Concrete slab cost in Atlantic City, NJ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (400 sq ft)
- $2,600 – $5,450
- Per sq ft
- $6.40 – $12.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +6%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #56
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to pour a concrete slab in Atlantic City, plan on $2,600 to $5,450 for 400 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $6.40 to $12.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 6% higher than the national one. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $30.80 an hour in the Atlantic City area, 12% above the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in Atlantic City, NJ, standard level
$3,450 to $4,600
About $8.30 to $11 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,700 | $2,300 |
| Labor | $1,650 | $2,000 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $290 |
| Total | $3,450 | $4,600 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in Atlantic City, NJ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $2,000 | $2,800 | 49% |
| Labor | $1,350 | $1,800 | $2,300 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $220 | $400 | 6% |
| Total | $2,600 | $4,050 | $5,450 | 100% |
Where the Atlantic City price comes from
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, Atlantic City wages are 1.14 times the national level. Labor makes up about 45% of the midpoint estimate (42% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Atlantic City metro is 99.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 400 sq ft comes to $2,000, compared with $2,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (98.9) and land at $50 to $400.
Cost by quality level and size in Atlantic City
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Atlantic City 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
$2,600 to $3,750
4-inch broom-finish slab, light mesh, easy truck access
Standard
$3,450 to $4,600
4-5 inch slab with rebar or heavier mesh and standard base prep
Premium
$4,350 to $5,450
6-inch slab, heavy reinforcement, thick base, pump truck or tight access
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 pad (100 sq ft) | $690 – $1,100 | $980 – $1,350 | $1,250 – $1,650 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $970 – $1,450 | $1,350 – $1,850 | $1,700 – $2,200 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $2,600 – $3,750 | $3,450 – $4,600 | $4,350 – $5,450 |
| 24x24 garage floor (576 sq ft) | $3,750 – $5,350 | $4,950 – $6,500 | $6,100 – $7,700 |
| 30x40 foundation (1,200 sq ft) | $7,750 – $10,900 | $10,100 – $13,300 | $12,500 – $15,600 |
Climate in Atlantic City: timing your concrete slab job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Atlantic City (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through November is the stretch where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Atlantic City (8 of 12 months). January, February, March 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.
Atlantic City gets about 44 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, October and December (4.3 inches in March). Inside the workable window, May and June are the driest, at 3.1 and 3.2 inches. The station averages about 6 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 | 42 | 30 | 3.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 43 | 31 | 3.3 | Cold |
| Mar | 48 | 37 | 4.3 | Cold |
| Apr | 57 | 46 | 3.4 | Workable |
| May | 66 | 55 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 75 | 65 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 80 | 71 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 79 | 70 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 65 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Oct | 65 | 54 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 55 | 43 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 35 | 4.2 | Cold |
Why two Atlantic City quotes can differ
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.
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.
Atlantic City 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 Atlantic City is 1.14 times the national level.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 50%) the local median is $30.80 an hour, which is 12% above the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $27.13 and $38.75 an hour. BLS counts 130 of them working in the area, 7.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 13.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $26.50 an hour, 17% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $20.00 and $35.67 an hour. About 1,140 work in the metro. That is 67.6 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 $36.65 an hour, which is 27% above the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $29.46 and $59.01 an hour. BLS counts 320 of them working in the area, 19.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 10%) the local median is $29.25 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.62 and $35.44 an hour. BLS counts 970 of them working in the area, 57.5 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 ($38.75 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $230. At the 25th percentile ($27.13) it shrinks by about $110. The total moves by 5.7% or 2.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 168,700 jobs in the Atlantic City-Hammonton area. That makes it the 139th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.11% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $27.13 | $30.80 | $38.75 | $27.41 | 1.12 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $20.00 | $26.50 | $35.67 | $22.66 | 1.17 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $29.46 | $36.65 | $59.01 | $28.78 | 1.27 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $23.62 | $29.25 | $35.44 | $29.12 | 1.00 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.14 | |||||
Optional extras in Atlantic City
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Atlantic City by the average of the local wage index (1.14) and goods index (1.00), a factor of 1.07. 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 | $430 – $1,300 |
| Remove old concrete first | $860 – $2,550 |
Related projects, priced for Atlantic City
Because every project leans on different trades, Atlantic City's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, gravel driveway runs +11% and asphalt driveway +3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,950 – $10,100 | +10% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,300 – $4,300 | +7% |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $30,300 – $60,900 | +5% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,450 – $8,550 | +7% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,650 | +3% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,800 – $11,300 | +11% |
Atlantic City against nearby metros and the rest of New Jersey
Same job, same size (400 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Trenton is the priciest of the group at $4,350. Dover is the cheapest at $3,600.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City, NJthis page | $2,600 – $5,450 | $4,050 | |
| Vineland, NJ20 miles | $2,800 – $5,800 | $4,300 | +6% |
| Dover, DE45 miles | $2,300 – $4,950 | $3,600 | −10% |
| Philadelphia, PA50 miles | $2,550 – $5,300 | $3,950 | −3% |
| Trenton, NJ70 miles | $2,800 – $5,850 | $4,350 | +7% |
| Lancaster, PA95 miles | $2,500 – $5,250 | $3,900 | −4% |
| New Jersey (statewide) | $2,800 – $5,850 | $4,300 | +7% |
| United States | $2,450 – $5,200 | $3,850 | −5% |
Across 300 US metros, Atlantic City comes in at #56 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $5,300; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $3,200 (midpoints, 400 sq ft). Statewide, Atlantic City is 6% below the New Jersey figure.
Other New Jersey metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton, NJ | 240,190 jobs | $2,800 – $5,850 | $4,350 | +7% |
| Vineland, NJ | 62,300 jobs | $2,800 – $5,800 | $4,300 | +6% |
Cities with a workforce like Atlantic City's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Atlantic City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $2,450 – $5,150 | $3,800 | −6% |
| Lubbock, TX | 166,780 jobs | $2,150 – $4,600 | $3,350 | −17% |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 170,820 jobs | $2,250 – $4,800 | $3,500 | −13% |
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $2,750 – $5,600 | $4,150 | +3% |
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Concrete slab in Atlantic City: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete slab in Atlantic City?
For 400 sq ft, expect $2,600 to $5,450 in the Atlantic City area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,450 to $4,600. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete slab in Atlantic City?
About $6.40 to $12.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $50 to $400 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $6 to $12.
+Is concrete slab cheaper in Atlantic City or Vineland?
Vineland is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 400 sq ft there is $4,300, which is 6% more than Atlantic City ($4,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Atlantic City?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $1,800 out of $4,050. Materials are 49% and permits 6%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 20x20 (400 sq ft) cost in Atlantic City?
$2,600 to $5,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete slab need a permit in Atlantic City?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $50 to $400 for fees in the Atlantic City area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Atlantic City expensive for concrete slab compared with the rest of New Jersey?
Atlantic City is 6% below the New Jersey statewide estimate ($4,300 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in New Jersey; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Atlantic City?
The BLS median is $30.80 an hour in the Atlantic City area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.13 to $38.75.
+What do basic and premium concrete slab work cost in Atlantic City?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $2,600 to $3,750 and premium work $4,350 to $5,450. 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 Atlantic City?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. May and June 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 Atlantic City?
$430 to $1,300 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete slab near Atlantic City
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