Concrete slab cost in New York
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (400 sq ft)
- $2,750 – $5,800
- Per sq ft
- $6.75 – $13.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +11%
- US $3,850
- Metros covered
- 9
What does it cost to pour a concrete slab in New York? Plan on $2,750 to $5,800 for 400 sq ft. Wages (1.17x the US blend), materials (price index 107.3) and permit costs (107.9) put the state above the national midpoint by 11%.
Inside New York, the metros we cover range from $3,850 (Utica) to $4,450 (New York) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in New York (statewide), standard level
$3,650 to $4,850
About $8.75 to $11.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 44% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,800 | $2,500 |
| Labor | $1,700 | $2,050 |
| Permits and fees | $170 | $320 |
| Total | $3,650 | $4,850 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in New York
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $2,150 | $3,000 | 50% |
| Labor | $1,400 | $1,900 | $2,350 | 44% |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $240 | $430 | 6% |
| Total | $2,750 | $4,250 | $5,800 | 100% |
Why two New York 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.
Small-job minimums
Many crews have a minimum charge, so a 10x10 pad can cost more per square foot than a 20x20 slab.
Finish
A broom finish is the baseline. Stamped, stained, or exposed-aggregate finishes are priced as add-ons on top of the slab.
Basic, standard or premium: New York prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from 10x10 pad (100 sq ft) to 30x40 foundation (1,200 sq ft).
Basic
$2,750 to $3,950
4-inch broom-finish slab, light mesh, easy truck access
Standard
$3,650 to $4,850
4-5 inch slab with rebar or heavier mesh and standard base prep
Premium
$4,550 to $5,800
6-inch slab, heavy reinforcement, thick base, pump truck or tight access
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 pad (100 sq ft) | $730 – $1,150 | $1,050 – $1,450 | $1,350 – $1,750 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $1,000 – $1,550 | $1,400 – $1,950 | $1,800 – $2,350 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $2,750 – $3,950 | $3,650 – $4,850 | $4,550 – $5,800 |
| 24x24 garage floor (576 sq ft) | $3,950 – $5,600 | $5,200 – $6,850 | $6,450 – $8,150 |
| 30x40 foundation (1,200 sq ft) | $8,150 – $11,500 | $10,600 – $14,000 | $13,100 – $16,500 |
Wages behind the New York number
New York's labor line is priced from 4 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 1.17 times the national level.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 50% of the weighting: a median of $30.79 an hour, 12% above the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $27.18 and $40.59 an hour. About 9,060 work in the state. That is 9.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 13.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $26.89 an hour, which is 19% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.13 and $38.18 an hour. BLS counts 52,090 of them working in the state, 53.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073), 10% of the weighting: a median of $38.94 an hour, 35% above the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $29.11 and $54.29 an hour. About 14,490 work in the state. That is 15.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Carpenters (47-2031), 10% of the weighting: a median of $34.77 an hour, 19% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $27.56 and $43.18 an hour. About 40,630 work in the state. That is 41.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for cement masons and concrete finishers ($40.59 an hour) would add about $290 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($27.18) would take off about $110. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 9,688,000 jobs across New York (May 2025), which is 6.2% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $27.18 | $30.79 | $40.59 | $27.41 | 1.12 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $21.13 | $26.89 | $38.18 | $22.66 | 1.19 | state |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $29.11 | $38.94 | $54.29 | $28.78 | 1.35 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $27.56 | $34.77 | $43.18 | $29.12 | 1.19 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.17 | |||||
New York metro-by-metro prices
1 of the 9 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $4,250, and the top-to-bottom gap is 15%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (400 sq ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $2,900 – $6,050 | $4,450 | +4% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | $2,700 – $5,750 | $4,250 | −1% |
| Albany, NY | $2,600 – $5,450 | $4,000 | −6% |
| Buffalo, NY | $2,550 – $5,350 | $3,950 | −7% |
| Rochester, NY | $2,550 – $5,300 | $3,900 | −8% |
| Binghamton, NY | $2,550 – $5,300 | $3,900 | −8% |
| Syracuse, NY | $2,500 – $5,300 | $3,900 | −8% |
| Kingston, NY | $2,500 – $5,250 | $3,850 | −9% |
| Utica, NY | $2,500 – $5,250 | $3,850 | −9% |
When New York weather lets you pour
Weather decides when pouring concrete can happen, and New York is not uniform. The table uses NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals from the weather station nearest each metro we cover, and counts the months that are neither cold nor hot enough to complicate the job.
New York has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in New York at 8 months (April through November); Kingston has the shortest at 5 (May through September). Rainfall runs from 35 inches a year in Rochester to 51 inches in Kingston.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 28 | 85 | 50 | 8: April through November |
| Buffalo | 19 | 80 | 41 | 6: May through October |
| Rochester | 19 | 83 | 35 | 6: May through October |
| Albany | 16 | 84 | 41 | 6: May through October |
| Syracuse | 17 | 82 | 40 | 6: May through October |
| Poughkeepsie | 19 | 83 | 47 | 6: May through October |
| Utica | 14 | 81 | 44 | 6: May through October |
| Binghamton | 16 | 78 | 42 | 6: May through October |
| Kingston | 11 | 86 | 51 | 5: May through September |
New York versus the states around it
New York ranks 7 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for concrete slab, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $5,150 and the cheapest Arkansas at $3,350, both for 400 sq ft at the midpoint. New York sits at $4,250. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 80 miles away | $2,550 – $5,400 | $4,000 | −7% |
| New Jersey | 100 miles away | $2,800 – $5,850 | $4,300 | +1% |
| Pennsylvania | 140 miles away | $2,500 – $5,300 | $3,900 | −9% |
| Delaware | 150 miles away | $2,400 – $5,050 | $3,700 | −13% |
| Rhode Island | 160 miles away | $2,550 – $5,400 | $3,950 | −7% |
Extras that change the New York total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.12 for New York, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.17) and goods price index (1.07). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add rebar reinforcement | $450 – $1,350 |
| Remove old concrete first | $900 – $2,700 |
Related projects, priced for New York
Each project weights the trades differently, so New York's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, gravel driveway is +17% and stamped concrete +12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $4,150 – $10,500 | +14% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,400 – $4,500 | +12% |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $32,700 – $65,600 | +13% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,600 – $8,900 | +12% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,450 – $8,450 | +14% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,950 – $11,900 | +17% |
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Concrete slab in New York: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete slab in New York?
$2,750 to $5,800 for 400 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside New York can sit above or below that.
+Which city in New York is cheapest for concrete slab?
Utica at about $3,850 (midpoint, 400 sq ft). The priciest is New York at $4,450.
+Is concrete slab cheaper in New York than the US average?
It is 11% more expensive: $4,250 against $3,850 for 400 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in New York?
About 44% ($1,900). Materials are 50%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.17x the national wage level.
+Does a concrete slab need a permit?
Often yes if it's structural (a garage floor or foundation) and often no for a small at-grade pad. Permit fees run $50-$400 depending on the city (HomeGuide).
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in New York?
The BLS statewide median is $30.79 an hour, against $27.41 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.18 to $40.59.
+Where does New York rank for concrete slab costs?
7th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $4,250 for 400 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium concrete slab work cost in New York?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $2,750 to $3,950 and premium work $4,550 to $5,800. 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.
+Does the season matter for concrete slab in New York?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the New York metros we cover, New York has the most comfortable months (8 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
+What does "add rebar reinforcement" add in New York?
$450 to $1,350 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Concrete slab by city in New York
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