Concrete slab cost in Akron, OH
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
- $6.25 – $12.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +2%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #89
- 1 = most expensive
Akron homeowners pay roughly $2,550 to $5,300 to pour a concrete slab at 400 sq ft, or $6.25 to $12.50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Akron is almost level. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $30.70 an hour in the Akron area, 12% above the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in Akron, OH, standard level
$3,350 to $4,450
About $8.05 to $10.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 47% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,550 | $2,150 |
| Labor | $1,650 | $2,000 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $280 |
| Total | $3,350 | $4,450 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in Akron, OH
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $1,850 | $2,600 | 48% |
| Labor | $1,350 | $1,850 | $2,300 | 47% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $210 | $370 | 5% |
| Total | $2,550 | $3,900 | $5,300 | 100% |
Why Akron prices look the way they do
Labor is 47% of the midpoint bill here, against 42% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is cement masons and concrete finishers (50%), construction laborers (30%), operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (10%), carpenters (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Akron the blended ratio comes out at 1.14.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Akron metro is 93.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 400 sq ft comes to $1,850, compared with $2,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (93.4) and land at $45 to $370.
When to schedule concrete slab in Akron
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Akron Fulton Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
May through October is the stretch where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Akron (6 of 12 months). January, February, March, April, 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.
Akron gets about 33 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and July (3.7 inches in June). Inside the workable window, August and October are the driest, at 3.0 and 2.5 inches. The station averages about 14 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 | 37 | 21 | 1.8 | Cold |
| Feb | 40 | 22 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Mar | 49 | 30 | 2.5 | Cold |
| Apr | 62 | 40 | 2.8 | Cold |
| May | 73 | 51 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 81 | 60 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 64 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 62 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 77 | 55 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 65 | 44 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 52 | 35 | 2.3 | Cold |
| Dec | 41 | 27 | 2.0 | Cold |
Planning more than one job in Akron?
Because every project leans on different trades, Akron's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, concrete driveway runs +8% and detached garage +1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,850 – $9,950 | +8% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,200 | +4% |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $29,400 – $58,900 | +1% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,300 | +4% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,700 | +3% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,650 – $10,700 | +5% |
Akron against nearby metros and the rest of Ohio
Same job, same size (400 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Pittsburgh is the priciest of the group at $3,950. Youngstown is the cheapest at $3,750.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron, OHthis page | $2,550 – $5,300 | $3,900 | |
| Canton, OH30 miles | $2,450 – $5,150 | $3,800 | −3% |
| Youngstown, OH30 miles | $2,400 – $5,050 | $3,750 | −5% |
| Cleveland, OH35 miles | $2,550 – $5,300 | $3,950 | +1% |
| Wheeling, WV85 miles | $2,450 – $5,150 | $3,800 | −2% |
| Pittsburgh, PA90 miles | $2,550 – $5,350 | $3,950 | +1% |
| Ohio (statewide) | $2,500 – $5,250 | $3,850 | −1% |
| United States | $2,450 – $5,200 | $3,850 | −2% |
Across 300 US metros, Akron comes in at #89 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $5,300; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $3,200 (midpoints, 400 sq ft). Statewide, Akron is 1% above the Ohio figure.
Other Ohio metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | 1,105,580 jobs | $2,600 – $5,400 | $4,000 | +2% |
| Cincinnati, OH | 1,101,030 jobs | $2,500 – $5,250 | $3,850 | −1% |
| Cleveland, OH | 1,031,130 jobs | $2,550 – $5,300 | $3,950 | +1% |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $2,500 – $5,150 | $3,800 | −2% |
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $2,450 – $5,150 | $3,800 | −3% |
| Canton, OH | 163,080 jobs | $2,450 – $5,150 | $3,800 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Akron's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Akron against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxnard, CA | 323,890 jobs | $2,750 – $5,800 | $4,250 | +9% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $2,400 – $5,150 | $3,800 | −3% |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $2,500 – $5,300 | $3,900 | level |
| Wichita, KS | 308,570 jobs | $2,200 – $4,700 | $3,450 | −12% |
Add-ons priced for Akron
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Akron by the average of the local wage index (1.14) and goods index (0.94), 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 | $420 – $1,250 |
| Remove old concrete first | $830 – $2,500 |
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 Akron is 1.14 times the national level.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 50%) the local median is $30.70 an hour, which is 12% above the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $23.72 and $37.37 an hour. BLS counts 390 of them working in the area, 12.2 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 $28.28 an hour, 25% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.50 and $37.65 an hour. About 1,830 work in the metro. That is 57.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073, weighted 10%) the local median is $30.73 an hour, which is 7% above the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $25.42 and $44.95 an hour. BLS counts 830 of them working in the area, 26.0 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 $29.36 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.61 and $37.10 an hour. BLS counts 980 of them working in the area, 30.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner 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 ($37.37 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $190. At the 25th percentile ($23.72) it shrinks by about $200. The total moves by 5.0% or 5.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 319,560 jobs in the Akron area. That makes it the 80th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.21% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $23.72 | $30.70 | $37.37 | $27.41 | 1.12 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.50 | $28.28 | $37.65 | $22.66 | 1.25 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $25.42 | $30.73 | $44.95 | $28.78 | 1.07 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $24.61 | $29.36 | $37.10 | $29.12 | 1.01 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.14 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: concrete slab pricing in Akron
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Akron 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 – $1,300 | $1,250 – $1,600 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $940 – $1,400 | $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 | $5,900 – $7,450 |
| 30x40 foundation (1,200 sq ft) | $7,550 – $10,600 | $9,800 – $12,800 | $12,100 – $15,100 |
Concrete slab: what moves the price in Akron
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.
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).
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Concrete slab in Akron: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete slab in Akron?
For 400 sq ft, expect $2,550 to $5,300 in the Akron 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 Akron?
About $6.25 to $12.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $45 to $370 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $6 to $12.
+Is concrete slab cheaper in Akron or Canton?
Canton is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 400 sq ft there is $3,800, which is 3% less than Akron ($3,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Akron?
About 47% at the midpoint, or $1,850 out of $3,900. Materials are 48% and permits 5%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 20x20 (400 sq ft) cost in Akron?
$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 Akron?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $45 to $370 for fees in the Akron area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Akron expensive for concrete slab compared with the rest of Ohio?
Akron is 1% above the Ohio statewide estimate ($3,850 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Ohio; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Akron?
The BLS median is $30.70 an hour in the Akron area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.72 to $37.37.
+What do basic and premium concrete slab work cost in Akron?
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 Akron?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are May through October. August and October 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 Akron?
$420 to $1,250 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete slab near Akron
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