Concrete slab cost in Johnson City, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (400 sq ft)
- $2,200 – $4,750
- Per sq ft
- $5.40 – $11
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #236
- 1 = most expensive
A concrete slab in Johnson City, TN usually costs $2,200 to $4,750 for 400 sq ft. That works out to about $5.40 to $11 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $360 less. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $23.04 an hour in the Johnson City area, 16% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in Johnson City, TN, standard level
$2,950 to $3,950
About $7.05 to $9.30 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 39% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,600 | $2,250 |
| Labor | $1,200 | $1,500 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $260 |
| Total | $2,950 | $3,950 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in Johnson City, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,900 | $2,700 | 56% |
| Labor | $1,000 | $1,350 | $1,700 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $200 | $350 | 6% |
| Total | $2,200 | $3,450 | $4,750 | 100% |
What is behind the Johnson City number
The wage side of the estimate leans on cement masons and concrete finishers, who do 50% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $23.04 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Johnson City is 0.84 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 39% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Tennessee statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Johnson City 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 87.9: $45 to $350.
Data note: 50% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Johnson City. The wage table below marks each row.
Johnson City against nearby metros and the rest of Tennessee
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 400 sq ft range from $3,450 to $3,550 across Johnson City and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City, TNthis page | $2,200 – $4,750 | $3,450 | |
| Kingsport, TN25 miles | $2,200 – $4,700 | $3,450 | level |
| Asheville, NC45 miles | $2,250 – $4,800 | $3,550 | +2% |
| Hickory, NC60 miles | $2,200 – $4,750 | $3,450 | level |
| Knoxville, TN100 miles | $2,250 – $4,800 | $3,500 | +1% |
| Spartanburg, SC105 miles | $2,250 – $4,800 | $3,500 | +1% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $2,250 – $4,800 | $3,550 | +2% |
| United States | $2,450 – $5,200 | $3,850 | +10% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Johnson City ranks #236 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Johnson City is 2% 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 | +4% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $2,300 – $4,850 | $3,550 | +3% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $2,250 – $4,800 | $3,500 | +1% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $2,200 – $4,750 | $3,450 | level |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $2,200 – $4,700 | $3,450 | level |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $2,200 – $4,750 | $3,500 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Johnson City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, ID | 81,840 jobs | $2,350 – $4,950 | $3,650 | +5% |
| Odessa, TX | 80,910 jobs | $2,200 – $4,700 | $3,450 | −1% |
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $2,250 – $4,850 | $3,550 | +3% |
| Greenville, NC | 80,770 jobs | $2,150 – $4,600 | $3,350 | −3% |
What local crews earn in Johnson City
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 Johnson City the blend is 0.84.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Johnson City metro, so we used the Tennessee statewide median: $23.04 an hour against $27.41 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $20.92 and $25.38 an hour.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $19.79 an hour, which is 13% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.74 and $22.37 an hour. BLS counts 580 of them working in the area, 71.0 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 $22.87 an hour, 21% below the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $21.37 and $26.76 an hour. About 200 work in the metro. That is 24.5 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 $23.04 an hour, 21% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.81 and $26.92 an hour. About 160 work in the metro. That is 19.6 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 $70 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $60. That is a swing of roughly 1.8% to 2.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Johnson City has 81,690 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 234th 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% | $20.92 | $23.04 | $25.38 | $27.41 | 0.84 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.74 | $19.79 | $22.37 | $22.66 | 0.87 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $21.37 | $22.87 | $26.76 | $28.78 | 0.79 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $21.81 | $23.04 | $26.92 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
Add-ons priced for Johnson City
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.90 for Johnson City, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.84) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add rebar reinforcement | $360 – $1,100 |
| Remove old concrete first | $720 – $2,150 |
Johnson City 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, Bristol Tri City Ap (10 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 Johnson City are April through October: 7 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March, 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.
Johnson City gets about 44 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 9 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, June and July (5.0 inches in July). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 2.8 and 2.5 inches. The station averages about 23 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 | 47 | 26 | 3.6 | Cold |
| Feb | 51 | 29 | 3.8 | Cold |
| Mar | 59 | 35 | 4.0 | Cold |
| Apr | 69 | 43 | 3.8 | Workable |
| May | 77 | 52 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 61 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 86 | 65 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 63 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Sep | 81 | 56 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 70 | 44 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 59 | 34 | 3.1 | Cold |
| Dec | 50 | 29 | 3.8 | Cold |
What nearby projects cost in Johnson City
Jobs that often go together with concrete slab are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Johnson City wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, stamped concrete comes out highest (−10%) and concrete driveway lowest (−12%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,050 | −12% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,550 | −11% |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $25,800 – $51,800 | −11% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $2,950 – $7,150 | −10% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,750 – $6,500 | −12% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,250 – $9,150 | −10% |
Cost by quality level and size in Johnson City
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Johnson City. 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 $4,750
6-inch slab, heavy reinforcement, thick base, pump truck or tight access
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 pad (100 sq ft) | $580 – $930 | $840 – $1,200 | $1,100 – $1,450 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $820 – $1,250 | $1,150 – $1,600 | $1,500 – $1,950 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $2,200 – $3,200 | $2,950 – $3,950 | $3,700 – $4,750 |
| 24x24 garage floor (576 sq ft) | $3,150 – $4,550 | $4,200 – $5,600 | $5,250 – $6,650 |
| 30x40 foundation (1,200 sq ft) | $6,550 – $9,300 | $8,600 – $11,400 | $10,700 – $13,500 |
Concrete slab: what moves the price in Johnson City
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 Johnson City: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete slab in Johnson City?
For 400 sq ft, expect $2,200 to $4,750 in the Johnson City 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 Johnson City?
About $5.40 to $11 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $45 to $350 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $6 to $12.
+Is concrete slab cheaper in Johnson City or Kingsport?
Kingsport is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 400 sq ft there is $3,450, which is 0% less than Johnson City ($3,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Johnson City?
About 39% at the midpoint, or $1,350 out of $3,450. Materials are 56% and permits 6%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 20x20 (400 sq ft) cost in Johnson City?
$2,200 to $4,750. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete slab need a permit in Johnson City?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $45 to $350 for fees in the Johnson City area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Johnson City expensive for concrete slab compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Johnson City is 2% 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 Johnson City?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $23.04 an hour, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.92 to $25.38.
+What do basic and premium concrete slab work cost in Johnson City?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $2,200 to $3,200 and premium work $3,700 to $4,750. 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 Johnson City?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April 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 Johnson City?
$360 to $1,100 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete slab near Johnson 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