Concrete slab cost in St. George, UT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (400 sq ft)
- $2,250 – $4,850
- Per sq ft
- $5.55 – $11
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #189
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to pour a concrete slab in St. George, plan on $2,250 to $4,850 for 400 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $5.55 to $11 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 7% lower than the national one. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $23.11 an hour in the St. George area, 16% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in St. George, UT, standard level
$3,050 to $4,100
About $7.25 to $9.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 40% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,600 | $2,250 |
| Labor | $1,300 | $1,550 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $290 |
| Total | $3,050 | $4,100 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in St. George, UT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,950 | $2,700 | 54% |
| Labor | $1,050 | $1,400 | $1,750 | 40% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $220 | $390 | 6% |
| Total | $2,250 | $3,550 | $4,850 | 100% |
Where the St. George price comes from
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 $23.11 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for St. George is 0.89 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 40% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the St. George metro is 96.4 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 400 sq ft comes to $1,950, compared with $2,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (97.3) and land at $50 to $390.
St. George against nearby metros and the rest of Utah
Same job, same size (400 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Las Vegas is the priciest of the group at $3,850. Lake Havasu City is the cheapest at $3,550.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. George, UTthis page | $2,250 – $4,850 | $3,550 | |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ110 miles | $2,250 – $4,850 | $3,550 | level |
| Las Vegas, NV110 miles | $2,450 – $5,200 | $3,850 | +7% |
| Flagstaff, AZ135 miles | $2,400 – $5,100 | $3,750 | +5% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ190 miles | $2,300 – $4,950 | $3,600 | +2% |
| Provo, UT190 miles | $2,350 – $4,950 | $3,650 | +2% |
| Utah (statewide) | $2,400 – $5,050 | $3,700 | +4% |
| United States | $2,450 – $5,200 | $3,850 | +7% |
Across 300 US metros, St. George comes in at #189 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $5,300; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $3,200 (midpoints, 400 sq ft). Statewide, St. George is 4% below the Utah figure.
Other Utah metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $2,450 – $5,200 | $3,800 | +7% |
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $2,350 – $4,950 | $3,650 | +2% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $2,350 – $4,950 | $3,650 | +2% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $2,300 – $4,900 | $3,600 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like St. George's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is St. George against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama City, FL | 90,610 jobs | $2,250 – $4,800 | $3,500 | −2% |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $2,600 – $5,450 | $4,050 | +13% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $2,900 – $6,000 | $4,450 | +25% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $2,250 – $4,750 | $3,500 | −2% |
St. George: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for St. George 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
$2,250 to $3,300
4-inch broom-finish slab, light mesh, easy truck access
Standard
$3,050 to $4,100
4-5 inch slab with rebar or heavier mesh and standard base prep
Premium
$3,850 to $4,850
6-inch slab, heavy reinforcement, thick base, pump truck or tight access
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 pad (100 sq ft) | $600 – $970 | $880 – $1,250 | $1,150 – $1,500 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $850 – $1,300 | $1,200 – $1,650 | $1,550 – $2,000 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $2,250 – $3,300 | $3,050 – $4,100 | $3,850 – $4,850 |
| 24x24 garage floor (576 sq ft) | $3,250 – $4,700 | $4,300 – $5,750 | $5,400 – $6,850 |
| 30x40 foundation (1,200 sq ft) | $6,700 – $9,550 | $8,850 – $11,700 | $11,000 – $13,800 |
Why two St. George quotes can differ
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).
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.
What nearby projects cost in St. George
Because every project leans on different trades, St. George's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, gravel driveway runs −3% and detached garage −9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,350 | −9% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,700 | −7% |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $26,300 – $52,700 | −9% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,400 | −7% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,900 – $7,100 | −4% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,400 – $9,850 | −3% |
Climate in St. George: timing your concrete slab job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for St George (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through May and October are the stretches where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in St. George (3 of 12 months). January, February, March, November and December have an average overnight low of 40°F or below; June, July, August and September 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 June, July, August and September, crews often start early, wet the base and plan for faster set times.
St. George gets about 9 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 1 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, February and August (1.4 inches in February). Inside the workable window, April and May are the driest, at 0.7 and 0.3 inches. The station averages about 128 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 | 54 | 28 | 1.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 59 | 32 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Mar | 68 | 39 | 1.0 | Cold |
| Apr | 75 | 46 | 0.7 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 56 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 96 | 65 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Jul | 102 | 72 | 0.5 | Hot |
| Aug | 100 | 70 | 1.1 | Hot |
| Sep | 92 | 61 | 0.7 | Hot |
| Oct | 79 | 47 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 64 | 35 | 0.7 | Cold |
| Dec | 53 | 28 | 0.9 | Cold |
St. George labor market for concrete slab
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 St. George is 0.89 times the national level.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 50%) the local median is $23.11 an hour, which is 16% below the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $22.22 and $28.78 an hour. BLS counts 520 of them working in the area, 57.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 13.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $21.96 an hour, 3% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.37 and $23.78 an hour. About 1,500 work in the metro. That is 165.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073, weighted 10%) the local median is $27.84 an hour, which is 3% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $23.59 and $29.54 an hour. BLS counts 670 of them working in the area, 74.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 10%) the local median is $22.63 an hour, which is 22% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.45 and $28.36 an hour. BLS counts 1,110 of them working in the area, 122.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper 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 ($28.78 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $170. At the 25th percentile ($22.22) it shrinks by about $25. The total moves by 4.6% or 0.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 90,500 jobs in the St. George area. That makes it the 219th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $22.22 | $23.11 | $28.78 | $27.41 | 0.84 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.37 | $21.96 | $23.78 | $22.66 | 0.97 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $23.59 | $27.84 | $29.54 | $28.78 | 0.97 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $19.45 | $22.63 | $28.36 | $29.12 | 0.78 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
Optional extras in St. George
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to St. George by the average of the local wage index (0.89) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.93. 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 | $370 – $1,100 |
| Remove old concrete first | $740 – $2,200 |
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Concrete slab in St. George: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete slab in St. George?
For 400 sq ft, expect $2,250 to $4,850 in the St. George area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,050 to $4,100. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete slab in St. George?
About $5.55 to $11 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $50 to $390 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $6 to $12.
+Is concrete slab cheaper in St. George or Lake Havasu City?
Lake Havasu City is 110 miles away. The midpoint for 400 sq ft there is $3,550, which is 0% less than St. George ($3,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in St. George?
About 40% at the midpoint, or $1,400 out of $3,550. Materials are 54% and permits 6%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 20x20 (400 sq ft) cost in St. George?
$2,250 to $4,850. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete slab need a permit in St. George?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $50 to $390 for fees in the St. George area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is St. George expensive for concrete slab compared with the rest of Utah?
St. George is 4% below 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 St. George?
The BLS median is $23.11 an hour in the St. George area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.22 to $28.78.
+What do basic and premium concrete slab work cost in St. George?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $2,250 to $3,300 and premium work $3,850 to $4,850. 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 St. George?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through May and October. April and May 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 St. George?
$370 to $1,100 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete slab near St. George
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