Concrete slab cost in Missoula, MT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (400 sq ft)
- $2,450 – $5,200
- Per sq ft
- $6.05 – $12
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #115
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to pour a concrete slab in Missoula, plan on $2,450 to $5,200 for 400 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $6.05 to $12 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $29.59 an hour in the Missoula area, 8% above the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in Missoula, MT, standard level
$3,300 to $4,400
About $7.85 to $10 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 44% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,600 | $2,250 |
| Labor | $1,500 | $1,850 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $280 |
| Total | $3,300 | $4,400 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in Missoula, MT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,900 | $2,700 | 50% |
| Labor | $1,250 | $1,700 | $2,100 | 44% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $220 | $390 | 6% |
| Total | $2,450 | $3,850 | $5,200 | 100% |
Why Missoula prices look the way they do
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, Missoula wages are 1.06 times the national level. Labor makes up about 44% of the midpoint estimate (42% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Missoula metro is 96.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 400 sq ft comes to $1,900, compared with $2,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (96.4) and land at $50 to $390.
Missoula labor market for concrete slab
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 Missoula is 1.06 times the national level.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 50%) the local median is $29.59 an hour, which is 8% above the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $27.48 and $31.81 an hour. BLS counts 100 of them working in the area, 14.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 13.3), so the local bench is about average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $24.00 an hour, 6% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.41 and $26.36 an hour. About 510 work in the metro. That is 76.0 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 $30.79 an hour, which is 7% above the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $27.85 and $34.50 an hour. BLS counts 310 of them working in the area, 46.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 10%) the local median is $27.48 an hour, which is 6% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.35 and $30.07 an hour. BLS counts 400 of them working in the area, 59.6 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 ($31.81 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $65. At the 25th percentile ($27.48) it shrinks by about $60. The total moves by 1.7% or 1.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 67,070 jobs in the Missoula area. That makes it the 270th 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% | $27.48 | $29.59 | $31.81 | $27.41 | 1.08 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $21.41 | $24.00 | $26.36 | $22.66 | 1.06 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $27.85 | $30.79 | $34.50 | $28.78 | 1.07 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $23.35 | $27.48 | $30.07 | $29.12 | 0.94 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.06 | |||||
Why two Missoula quotes can differ
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.
Truck and pump access
If the mixer truck can't back up to the forms, someone has to wheelbarrow it in or hire a pump. Pump or line-pump hire is typically billed per day.
Small-job minimums
Many crews have a minimum charge, so a 10x10 pad can cost more per square foot than a 20x20 slab.
What nearby projects cost in Missoula
Because every project leans on different trades, Missoula's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, concrete driveway runs +3% and detached garage level.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,700 – $9,500 | +3% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,050 | +1% |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $28,900 – $58,000 | level |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,100 | +1% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,400 | level |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,550 – $10,300 | +1% |
Extras that change the Missoula total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Missoula by the average of the local wage index (1.06) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 1.01. 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 | $400 – $1,200 |
| Remove old concrete first | $810 – $2,400 |
Pick a size, pick a tier: concrete slab pricing in Missoula
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Missoula 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
$2,450 to $3,550
4-inch broom-finish slab, light mesh, easy truck access
Standard
$3,300 to $4,400
4-5 inch slab with rebar or heavier mesh and standard base prep
Premium
$4,100 to $5,200
6-inch slab, heavy reinforcement, thick base, pump truck or tight access
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 pad (100 sq ft) | $650 – $1,050 | $930 – $1,300 | $1,200 – $1,600 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $920 – $1,400 | $1,300 – $1,750 | $1,650 – $2,100 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $2,450 – $3,550 | $3,300 – $4,400 | $4,100 – $5,200 |
| 24x24 garage floor (576 sq ft) | $3,550 – $5,050 | $4,650 – $6,200 | $5,800 – $7,300 |
| 30x40 foundation (1,200 sq ft) | $7,300 – $10,300 | $9,550 – $12,600 | $11,800 – $14,800 |
How Missoula compares
Same job, same size (400 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Kennewick is the priciest of the group at $4,350. Idaho Falls is the cheapest at $3,650.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missoula, MTthis page | $2,450 – $5,200 | $3,850 | |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID120 miles | $2,450 – $5,150 | $3,800 | −1% |
| Spokane, WA175 miles | $2,750 – $5,750 | $4,250 | +11% |
| Bozeman, MT185 miles | $2,550 – $5,350 | $3,950 | +4% |
| Kennewick, WA240 miles | $2,850 – $5,900 | $4,350 | +14% |
| Idaho Falls, ID255 miles | $2,350 – $4,950 | $3,650 | −5% |
| Montana (statewide) | $2,450 – $5,200 | $3,850 | level |
| United States | $2,450 – $5,200 | $3,850 | level |
Across 300 US metros, Missoula comes in at #115 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $5,300; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $3,200 (midpoints, 400 sq ft). Statewide, Missoula is 0% above the Montana figure.
Other Montana metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings, MT | 93,800 jobs | $2,500 – $5,200 | $3,850 | level |
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $2,550 – $5,350 | $3,950 | +4% |
Cities with a workforce like Missoula's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Missoula against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $2,350 – $5,000 | $3,700 | −4% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $2,300 – $4,900 | $3,600 | −6% |
| Morgantown, WV | 67,370 jobs | $2,250 – $4,850 | $3,550 | −7% |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $2,400 – $5,100 | $3,750 | −2% |
Climate in Missoula: timing your concrete slab job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Missoula Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
June through September is the stretch where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Missoula (4 of 12 months). January, February, March, April, May, 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.
Missoula gets about 14 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 43 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and June (2.1 inches in June). Inside the workable window, July and August are the driest, at 0.8 and 0.8 inches. The station averages about 27 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 | 32 | 18 | 1.0 | Cold |
| Feb | 37 | 21 | 0.9 | Cold |
| Mar | 48 | 27 | 0.9 | Cold |
| Apr | 56 | 32 | 1.4 | Cold |
| May | 66 | 40 | 1.8 | Cold |
| Jun | 73 | 46 | 2.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 52 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 50 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Sep | 73 | 42 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 56 | 32 | 1.2 | Cold |
| Nov | 40 | 25 | 1.2 | Cold |
| Dec | 31 | 18 | 1.1 | Cold |
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Concrete slab in Missoula: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete slab in Missoula?
For 400 sq ft, expect $2,450 to $5,200 in the Missoula area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,300 to $4,400. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete slab in Missoula?
About $6.05 to $12 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $50 to $390 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $6 to $12.
+Is concrete slab cheaper in Missoula or Coeur d'Alene?
Coeur d'Alene is 120 miles away. The midpoint for 400 sq ft there is $3,800, which is 1% less than Missoula ($3,850). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Missoula?
About 44% at the midpoint, or $1,700 out of $3,850. Materials are 50% and permits 6%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 20x20 (400 sq ft) cost in Missoula?
$2,450 to $5,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete slab need a permit in Missoula?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $50 to $390 for fees in the Missoula area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Missoula expensive for concrete slab compared with the rest of Montana?
Missoula is 0% above the Montana statewide estimate ($3,850 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Montana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Missoula?
The BLS median is $29.59 an hour in the Missoula area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.48 to $31.81.
+What do basic and premium concrete slab work cost in Missoula?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $2,450 to $3,550 and premium work $4,100 to $5,200. 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 Missoula?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are June through September. July 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 Missoula?
$400 to $1,200 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete slab near Missoula
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