Concrete slab cost in Jackson, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (400 sq ft)
- $2,200 – $4,700
- Per sq ft
- $5.35 – $11
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #251
- 1 = most expensive
A concrete slab in Jackson, TN usually costs $2,200 to $4,700 for 400 sq ft. That works out to about $5.35 to $11 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $390 less. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $21.02 an hour in the Jackson area, 23% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in Jackson, TN, standard level
$2,950 to $3,950
About $7 to $9.20 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 38% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,600 | $2,250 |
| Labor | $1,200 | $1,450 |
| Permits and fees | $130 | $250 |
| Total | $2,950 | $3,950 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in Jackson, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,900 | $2,700 | 56% |
| Labor | $990 | $1,300 | $1,650 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $190 | $340 | 6% |
| Total | $2,200 | $3,450 | $4,700 | 100% |
What is behind the Jackson 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, Jackson wages are 0.83 times the national level. Labor makes up about 38% of the midpoint estimate (42% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Jackson is at 96.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $2,000 nationally becomes $1,900 here (midpoint, 400 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 85.5: $45 to $340.
Optional extras in Jackson
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.89 for Jackson, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.83) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add rebar reinforcement | $360 – $1,050 |
| Remove old concrete first | $720 – $2,150 |
Jackson weather and the concrete slab calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Jackson Exp Stn (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For pouring concrete, the comfortable months in Jackson are April through June and September through October: 5 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March, November and December have an average overnight low of 40°F or below, and July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
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.
Heat matters for concrete as well. With average highs of 90°F or more in July and August, crews often start early, wet the base and plan for faster set times.
Jackson gets about 57 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 3 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, April and May (5.8 inches in March). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 4.1 and 4.0 inches. The station averages about 56 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49 | 27 | 4.3 | Cold |
| Feb | 53 | 30 | 4.7 | Cold |
| Mar | 62 | 39 | 5.8 | Cold |
| Apr | 73 | 48 | 5.5 | Workable |
| May | 80 | 58 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 66 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 69 | 5.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 67 | 3.6 | Hot |
| Sep | 85 | 60 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 48 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 61 | 37 | 4.5 | Cold |
| Dec | 52 | 31 | 5.3 | Cold |
Cost by quality level and size in Jackson
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Jackson. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from 10x10 pad (100 sq ft) to 30x40 foundation (1,200 sq ft).
Basic
$2,200 to $3,200
4-inch broom-finish slab, light mesh, easy truck access
Standard
$2,950 to $3,950
4-5 inch slab with rebar or heavier mesh and standard base prep
Premium
$3,700 to $4,700
6-inch slab, heavy reinforcement, thick base, pump truck or tight access
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 pad (100 sq ft) | $580 – $920 | $830 – $1,150 | $1,100 – $1,450 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $820 – $1,250 | $1,150 – $1,600 | $1,450 – $1,900 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $2,200 – $3,200 | $2,950 – $3,950 | $3,700 – $4,700 |
| 24x24 garage floor (576 sq ft) | $3,150 – $4,500 | $4,150 – $5,550 | $5,200 – $6,600 |
| 30x40 foundation (1,200 sq ft) | $6,500 – $9,250 | $8,550 – $11,300 | $10,600 – $13,400 |
Planning more than one job in Jackson?
Jobs that often go together with concrete slab are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Jackson wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, gravel driveway comes out highest (−9%) and concrete driveway lowest (−13%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,200 – $7,950 | −13% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,500 | −12% |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $26,100 – $52,300 | −10% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $2,950 – $7,050 | −11% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,800 – $6,700 | −9% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,300 – $9,300 | −9% |
Why two Jackson quotes can differ
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.
What local crews earn in Jackson
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 4 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Jackson the blend is 0.83.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 50% of the weighting: a median of $21.02 an hour, 23% below the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $18.64 and $23.04 an hour. About 180 work in the metro. That is 21.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 13.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $21.45 an hour, which is 5% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.83 and $23.42 an hour. BLS counts 580 of them working in the area, 68.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073), 10% of the weighting: a median of $22.71 an hour, 21% below the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $19.65 and $26.72 an hour. About 270 work in the metro. That is 31.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Carpenters (47-2031), 10% of the weighting: a median of $23.05 an hour, 21% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.81 and $26.72 an hour. About 170 work in the metro. That is 20.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (cement masons and concrete finishers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $60 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $70. That is a swing of roughly 2.0% to 1.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Jackson has 84,530 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 227th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $18.64 | $21.02 | $23.04 | $27.41 | 0.77 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.83 | $21.45 | $23.42 | $22.66 | 0.95 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $19.65 | $22.71 | $26.72 | $28.78 | 0.79 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $21.81 | $23.05 | $26.72 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Jackson against nearby metros and the rest of Tennessee
Same job, same size (400 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Nashville is the priciest of the group at $3,600. Jonesboro is the cheapest at $3,250.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, TNthis page | $2,200 – $4,700 | $3,450 | |
| Memphis, TN75 miles | $2,300 – $4,850 | $3,550 | +4% |
| Clarksville, TN95 miles | $2,200 – $4,750 | $3,500 | +2% |
| Jonesboro, AR100 miles | $2,050 – $4,450 | $3,250 | −6% |
| Nashville, TN125 miles | $2,300 – $4,900 | $3,600 | +5% |
| Decatur, AL135 miles | $2,150 – $4,650 | $3,400 | −1% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $2,250 – $4,800 | $3,550 | +3% |
| United States | $2,450 – $5,200 | $3,850 | +11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Jackson ranks #251 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Jackson is 3% below the Tennessee figure.
Elsewhere in Tennessee
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $2,300 – $4,900 | $3,600 | +5% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $2,300 – $4,850 | $3,550 | +4% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $2,250 – $4,800 | $3,500 | +2% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $2,200 – $4,750 | $3,450 | +1% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $2,200 – $4,700 | $3,450 | +1% |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $2,200 – $4,750 | $3,500 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Jackson against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $2,550 – $5,250 | $3,900 | +13% |
| La Crosse, WI | 84,380 jobs | $2,500 – $5,250 | $3,900 | +13% |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $2,150 – $4,650 | $3,400 | −1% |
| Waterloo, IA | 84,260 jobs | $2,500 – $5,150 | $3,800 | +11% |
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Concrete slab in Jackson: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete slab in Jackson?
For 400 sq ft, expect $2,200 to $4,700 in the Jackson area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,950 to $3,950. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete slab in Jackson?
About $5.35 to $11 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $45 to $340 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $6 to $12.
+Is concrete slab cheaper in Jackson or Memphis?
Memphis is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 400 sq ft there is $3,550, which is 4% more than Jackson ($3,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Jackson?
About 38% at the midpoint, or $1,300 out of $3,450. Materials are 56% and permits 6%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 20x20 (400 sq ft) cost in Jackson?
$2,200 to $4,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete slab need a permit in Jackson?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $45 to $340 for fees in the Jackson area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Jackson expensive for concrete slab compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Jackson is 3% below the Tennessee statewide estimate ($3,550 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Tennessee; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Jackson?
The BLS median is $21.02 an hour in the Jackson area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.64 to $23.04.
+What do basic and premium concrete slab work cost in Jackson?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $2,200 to $3,200 and premium work $3,700 to $4,700. 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 Jackson?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through June and September through October. September 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 Jackson?
$360 to $1,050 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete slab near Jackson
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