Concrete slab cost in Pittsfield, MA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (400 sq ft)
- $2,550 – $5,300
- Per sq ft
- $6.20 – $12.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +2%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #88
- 1 = most expensive
Pittsfield homeowners pay roughly $2,550 to $5,300 to pour a concrete slab at 400 sq ft, or $6.20 to $12.50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Pittsfield is almost level. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $30.69 an hour in the Pittsfield area, 12% above the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in Pittsfield, MA, standard level
$3,350 to $4,450
About $8.05 to $10.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,650 | $2,250 |
| Labor | $1,600 | $1,950 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $280 |
| Total | $3,350 | $4,450 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in Pittsfield, MA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,950 | $2,700 | 50% |
| Labor | $1,300 | $1,750 | $2,200 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $210 | $380 | 5% |
| Total | $2,550 | $3,900 | $5,300 | 100% |
What is behind the Pittsfield number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 4 trades: cement masons and concrete finishers at 50%, construction laborers at 30%, operating engineers and other construction equipment operators at 10%, carpenters at 10%. Weighted together, Pittsfield wages are 1.10 times the national level. Labor makes up about 45% of the midpoint estimate (42% at national prices). BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Massachusetts statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Pittsfield metro is 97.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 400 sq ft comes to $1,950, compared with $2,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (95.1) and land at $50 to $380.
Data note: 50% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Pittsfield. The wage table below marks each row.
Concrete slab: what moves the price in Pittsfield
Finish
A broom finish is the baseline. Stamped, stained, or exposed-aggregate finishes are priced as add-ons on top of the slab.
Thickness and mix
A 4-inch slab uses about 1.23 cubic yards of concrete per 100 sq ft; a 6-inch slab uses about 1.85. Stepping up from a 3,000 PSI to a 4,000-4,500 PSI mix adds $10-$40 per cubic yard (Estimators.us).
Base and reinforcement
A compacted gravel base, vapor barrier, and wire mesh or rebar are priced separately by some contractors and bundled by others. Ask which one your quote does.
Extras that change the Pittsfield total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Pittsfield by the average of the local wage index (1.10) and goods index (0.97), a factor of 1.04. Tick any of them in the estimator above to add them to your total. Treat these as planning figures: an add-on touches different trades than the main job, so the scaling is an approximation.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add rebar reinforcement | $410 – $1,250 |
| Remove old concrete first | $830 – $2,500 |
Pick a size, pick a tier: concrete slab pricing in Pittsfield
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Pittsfield wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 5 common sizes.
Basic
$2,550 to $3,650
4-inch broom-finish slab, light mesh, easy truck access
Standard
$3,350 to $4,450
4-5 inch slab with rebar or heavier mesh and standard base prep
Premium
$4,200 to $5,300
6-inch slab, heavy reinforcement, thick base, pump truck or tight access
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 pad (100 sq ft) | $670 – $1,050 | $950 – $1,350 | $1,250 – $1,600 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $940 – $1,450 | $1,300 – $1,800 | $1,650 – $2,150 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $2,550 – $3,650 | $3,350 – $4,450 | $4,200 – $5,300 |
| 24x24 garage floor (576 sq ft) | $3,650 – $5,150 | $4,800 – $6,300 | $5,950 – $7,450 |
| 30x40 foundation (1,200 sq ft) | $7,500 – $10,600 | $9,800 – $12,900 | $12,100 – $15,100 |
When to schedule concrete slab in Pittsfield
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Pittsfield Muni Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
May through September is the stretch where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Pittsfield (5 of 12 months). January, February, March, April, October, November and December have an average overnight low of 40°F or below.
The 40°F line is a deliberately cautious stand-in. The American Concrete Institute's cold-weather guide (ACI 306R-16) defines cold-weather concreting around an average daily air temperature below 40°F, which is colder than our test of an average overnight low at or below 40°F, so we flag a few extra shoulder months. In cold weather crews may need heated enclosures, insulating blankets or accelerated mixes, and those measures can raise a quote.
Pittsfield gets about 44 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, September and October (4.6 inches in June). Inside the workable window, May and August are the driest, at 3.8 and 3.8 inches. The station averages about 3 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 14 | 2.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 33 | 15 | 2.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 42 | 23 | 3.1 | Cold |
| Apr | 55 | 34 | 3.4 | Cold |
| May | 67 | 44 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 75 | 53 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 79 | 58 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 78 | 57 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Sep | 70 | 49 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 58 | 39 | 4.6 | Cold |
| Nov | 47 | 29 | 3.5 | Cold |
| Dec | 36 | 21 | 3.6 | Cold |
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 4 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Pittsfield is 1.10 times the national level.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Pittsfield metro, so we used the Massachusetts statewide median: $30.69 an hour against $27.41 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $26.87 and $37.60 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $25.06 an hour, 11% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.32 and $30.23 an hour. About 350 work in the metro. That is 61.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073, weighted 10%) the local median is $30.99 an hour, which is 8% above the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $23.72 and $36.05 an hour. BLS counts 150 of them working in the area, 26.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is about average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 10%) the local median is $30.31 an hour, which is 4% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $25.70 and $37.40 an hour. BLS counts 430 of them working in the area, 75.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the cement masons and concrete finishers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($37.60 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $200. At the 25th percentile ($26.87) it shrinks by about $110. The total moves by 5.1% or 2.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 56,810 jobs in the Pittsfield area. That makes it the 298th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $26.87 | $30.69 | $37.60 | $27.41 | 1.12 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $21.32 | $25.06 | $30.23 | $22.66 | 1.11 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $23.72 | $30.99 | $36.05 | $28.78 | 1.08 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $25.70 | $30.31 | $37.40 | $29.12 | 1.04 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.10 | |||||
Pittsfield against nearby metros and the rest of Massachusetts
Same job, same size (400 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Springfield is the priciest of the group at $4,100.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield, MAthis page | $2,550 – $5,300 | $3,900 | |
| Amherst, MA30 miles | $2,600 – $5,400 | $4,000 | +2% |
| Springfield, MA35 miles | $2,650 – $5,500 | $4,100 | +4% |
| Albany, NY45 miles | $2,600 – $5,450 | $4,000 | +3% |
| Hartford, CT60 miles | $2,550 – $5,350 | $3,950 | level |
| Waterbury, CT60 miles | $2,550 – $5,350 | $3,950 | +1% |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | $2,700 – $5,600 | $4,150 | +6% |
| United States | $2,450 – $5,200 | $3,850 | −2% |
Across 300 US metros, Pittsfield comes in at #88 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $5,300; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $3,200 (midpoints, 400 sq ft). Statewide, Pittsfield is 6% below the Massachusetts figure.
Other Massachusetts metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $2,700 – $5,650 | $4,150 | +6% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $2,650 – $5,550 | $4,100 | +4% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $2,650 – $5,500 | $4,100 | +4% |
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $2,650 – $5,450 | $4,050 | +3% |
| Amherst, MA | 65,670 jobs | $2,600 – $5,400 | $4,000 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Pittsfield's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Pittsfield against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punta Gorda, FL | 57,530 jobs | $2,250 – $4,850 | $3,550 | −10% |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 56,490 jobs | $2,250 – $4,850 | $3,550 | −9% |
| Texarkana, TX | 57,580 jobs | $2,050 – $4,450 | $3,250 | −17% |
| Cheyenne, WY | 48,470 jobs | $2,400 – $5,100 | $3,750 | −4% |
Related projects, priced for Pittsfield
Because every project leans on different trades, Pittsfield's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, concrete driveway runs +6% and detached garage +2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,850 – $9,800 | +6% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,150 | +4% |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $29,600 – $59,400 | +2% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,250 | +4% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,650 | +3% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,600 – $10,500 | +3% |
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Concrete slab in Pittsfield: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete slab in Pittsfield?
For 400 sq ft, expect $2,550 to $5,300 in the Pittsfield area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,350 to $4,450. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete slab in Pittsfield?
About $6.20 to $12.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $50 to $380 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $6 to $12.
+Is concrete slab cheaper in Pittsfield or Amherst?
Amherst is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 400 sq ft there is $4,000, which is 2% more than Pittsfield ($3,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Pittsfield?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $1,750 out of $3,900. Materials are 50% and permits 5%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 20x20 (400 sq ft) cost in Pittsfield?
$2,550 to $5,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete slab need a permit in Pittsfield?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $50 to $380 for fees in the Pittsfield area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Pittsfield expensive for concrete slab compared with the rest of Massachusetts?
Pittsfield is 6% below the Massachusetts statewide estimate ($4,150 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Massachusetts; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Pittsfield?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $30.69 an hour, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.87 to $37.60.
+What do basic and premium concrete slab work cost in Pittsfield?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $2,550 to $3,650 and premium work $4,200 to $5,300. Basic means: 4-inch broom-finish slab, light mesh, easy truck access. Premium means: 6-inch slab, heavy reinforcement, thick base, pump truck or tight access.
+When is the best time to pour a concrete slab in Pittsfield?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are May through September. May and August are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
+What does "add rebar reinforcement" add in Pittsfield?
$410 to $1,250 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete slab near Pittsfield
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does a Concrete Slab Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Estimators.us: Concrete Slab Cost in 2026 | $6-$12/Sq Ft Guide (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: How Much Does a Concrete Patio Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: How Much Does a Concrete Driveway Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020