Concrete slab cost in Salt Lake City, UT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (400 sq ft)
- $2,450 – $5,200
- Per sq ft
- $6 – $12
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #121
- 1 = most expensive
A concrete slab in Salt Lake City, UT usually costs $2,450 to $5,200 for 400 sq ft. That works out to about $6 to $12 per sq ft before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.4).
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Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in Salt Lake City, UT, standard level
$3,250 to $4,350
About $7.80 to $10 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,600 | $2,250 |
| Labor | $1,500 | $1,800 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $300 |
| Total | $3,250 | $4,350 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in Salt Lake City, UT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,950 | $2,700 | 51% |
| Labor | $1,250 | $1,650 | $2,050 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $230 | $400 | 6% |
| Total | $2,450 | $3,800 | $5,200 | 100% |
Why Salt Lake City prices look the way they do
Labor is 43% 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 Salt Lake City the blended ratio comes out at 1.04.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Salt Lake City is at 96.4 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $2,000 nationally becomes $1,950 here (midpoint, 400 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 100.9: $50 to $400.
Why two Salt Lake 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.
Optional extras in Salt Lake City
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.00 for Salt Lake City, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.04) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add rebar reinforcement | $400 – $1,200 |
| Remove old concrete first | $800 – $2,400 |
Salt Lake 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, Salt Lake City Intl Ap (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 Salt Lake City 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.
Salt Lake City gets about 16 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 52 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, April and May (2.2 inches in April). Inside the workable window, June and September are the driest, at 0.9 and 1.1 inches. The station averages about 62 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 | 39 | 24 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 45 | 29 | 1.3 | Cold |
| Mar | 55 | 36 | 1.8 | Cold |
| Apr | 62 | 42 | 2.2 | Workable |
| May | 73 | 50 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 59 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 94 | 68 | 0.5 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 67 | 0.6 | Hot |
| Sep | 81 | 56 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 44 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 33 | 1.3 | Cold |
| Dec | 39 | 25 | 1.4 | Cold |
Planning more than one job in Salt Lake City?
Jobs that often go together with concrete slab are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Salt Lake City wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, concrete driveway comes out highest (+1%) and detached garage lowest (−2%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,700 – $9,350 | +1% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,050 | +1% |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $28,300 – $56,900 | −2% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,000 | level |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,500 | +1% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,500 – $10,100 | −1% |
Is Salt Lake City cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $3,550 to $3,800 across Salt Lake City and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UTthis page | $2,450 – $5,200 | $3,800 | |
| Provo, UT60 miles | $2,350 – $4,950 | $3,650 | −4% |
| Ogden, UT70 miles | $2,350 – $4,950 | $3,650 | −4% |
| Logan, UT110 miles | $2,300 – $4,900 | $3,600 | −6% |
| Idaho Falls, ID210 miles | $2,350 – $4,950 | $3,650 | −4% |
| St. George, UT230 miles | $2,250 – $4,850 | $3,550 | −7% |
| Utah (statewide) | $2,400 – $5,050 | $3,700 | −3% |
| United States | $2,450 – $5,200 | $3,850 | level |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Salt Lake City ranks #121 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Salt Lake City is 3% above the Utah figure.
Elsewhere in Utah
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $2,350 – $4,950 | $3,650 | −4% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $2,350 – $4,950 | $3,650 | −4% |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $2,250 – $4,850 | $3,550 | −7% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $2,300 – $4,900 | $3,600 | −6% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Salt Lake City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, OH | 1,031,130 jobs | $2,550 – $5,300 | $3,950 | +3% |
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $2,700 – $5,550 | $4,100 | +8% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $2,750 – $5,750 | $4,250 | +11% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $2,250 – $4,850 | $3,550 | −7% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: concrete slab pricing in Salt Lake City
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Salt Lake 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
$2,450 to $3,550
4-inch broom-finish slab, light mesh, easy truck access
Standard
$3,250 to $4,350
4-5 inch slab with rebar or heavier mesh and standard base prep
Premium
$4,100 to $5,200
6-inch slab, heavy reinforcement, thick base, pump truck or tight access
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 pad (100 sq ft) | $650 – $1,050 | $930 – $1,300 | $1,200 – $1,600 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $910 – $1,400 | $1,300 – $1,750 | $1,650 – $2,100 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $2,450 – $3,550 | $3,250 – $4,350 | $4,100 – $5,200 |
| 24x24 garage floor (576 sq ft) | $3,500 – $5,000 | $4,650 – $6,150 | $5,750 – $7,300 |
| 30x40 foundation (1,200 sq ft) | $7,250 – $10,200 | $9,500 – $12,500 | $11,700 – $14,700 |
What local crews earn in Salt Lake 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 Salt Lake City the blend is 1.04.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 50% of the weighting: a median of $29.20 an hour, 7% above the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $23.93 and $30.40 an hour. About 1,850 work in the metro. That is 22.4 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 $22.82 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.03 and $27.96 an hour. BLS counts 7,790 of them working in the area, 94.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073), 10% of the weighting: a median of $29.69 an hour, 3% above the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $27.70 and $32.13 an hour. About 2,570 work in the metro. That is 31.1 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 $28.78 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.83 and $31.00 an hour. About 6,420 work in the metro. That is 77.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of 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 $35 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $150. That is a swing of roughly 4.0% to 0.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Salt Lake City-Murray has 826,210 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 37th 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% | $23.93 | $29.20 | $30.40 | $27.41 | 1.07 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $19.03 | $22.82 | $27.96 | $22.66 | 1.01 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $27.70 | $29.69 | $32.13 | $28.78 | 1.03 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $22.83 | $28.78 | $31.00 | $29.12 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.04 | |||||
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Concrete slab in Salt Lake City: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete slab in Salt Lake City?
For 400 sq ft, expect $2,450 to $5,200 in the Salt Lake City area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,250 to $4,350. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete slab in Salt Lake City?
About $6 to $12 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 Salt Lake City or Provo?
Provo is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 400 sq ft there is $3,650, which is 4% less than Salt Lake City ($3,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Salt Lake City?
About 43% at the midpoint, or $1,650 out of $3,800. Materials are 51% and permits 6%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 20x20 (400 sq ft) cost in Salt Lake City?
$2,450 to $5,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete slab need a permit in Salt Lake 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 Salt Lake City area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Salt Lake City expensive for concrete slab compared with the rest of Utah?
Salt Lake City is 3% above the Utah statewide estimate ($3,700 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Utah; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Salt Lake City?
The BLS median is $29.20 an hour in the Salt Lake City area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.93 to $30.40.
+What do basic and premium concrete slab work cost in Salt Lake City?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $2,450 to $3,550 and premium work $4,100 to $5,200. 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 Salt Lake City?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through June and September through October. June and September 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 Salt Lake City?
$400 to $1,200 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete slab near Salt Lake 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