Concrete Cost by State: Ready-Mix Prices & Regional Guide
US Concrete Pricing Comparison Table (By State)
The table below outlines average ready-mix concrete costs per yard, finishing labor rates per square foot, and primary regional engineering requirements across major US construction markets:
| State | Ready-Mix ($/cu yd) | Finishing Labor ($/sq ft) | Gravel Base ($/ton) | Climate / Engineering Factor | State Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas (TX) | $130 – $165 (avg $145) | $4.50 – $7.00 | $28 – $42 | Hot / Humid & Expansive Clay Soils | View Texas Rates → |
| California (CA) | $150 – $195 (avg $170) | $6.00 – $9.50 | $35 – $55 | Mediterranean / Semi-Arid & Active Seismic | View California Rates → |
| Florida (FL) | $135 – $175 (avg $150) | $5.00 – $7.50 | $30 – $48 | Subtropical / High Humidity & Sandy Soils | View Florida Rates → |
| New York (NY) | $155 – $205 (avg $175) | $6.50 – $10.50 | $32 – $50 | Severe Freeze-Thaw & Deicing Salt Exposure | View New York Rates → |
| Ohio (OH) | $130 – $165 (avg $142) | $4.50 – $7.00 | $26 – $38 | Humid Continental / Moderate-to-Severe Freeze-Thaw | View Ohio Rates → |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | $135 – $170 (avg $148) | $5.00 – $7.50 | $28 – $42 | Variable Continental / Freeze-Thaw & Hilly Terrain | View Pennsylvania Rates → |
| Illinois (IL) | $140 – $180 (avg $155) | $5.50 – $8.50 | $28 – $44 | Continental / Deep Frost & Severe Winter Salting | View Illinois Rates → |
| North Carolina (NC) | $125 – $160 (avg $140) | $4.25 – $6.75 | $26 – $38 | Humid Subtropical / Piedmont Red Clay Soils | View North Carolina Rates → |
| Georgia (GA) | $125 – $158 (avg $138) | $4.25 – $6.50 | $25 – $36 | Humid Subtropical / Expansive Red Clay & Coastal Sand | View Georgia Rates → |
| Michigan (MI) | $138 – $175 (avg $150) | $5.00 – $7.75 | $27 – $40 | Cold Continental / Lake-Effect Snow & Severe Frost | View Michigan Rates → |
| Arizona (AZ) | $140 – $180 (avg $158) | $4.75 – $7.25 | $28 – $42 | Arid Hot Desert / Caliche Hardpan Subgrades | View Arizona Rates → |
| Colorado (CO) | $145 – $185 (avg $162) | $5.50 – $8.50 | $30 – $46 | High-Altitude Semiarid / Rapid Diurnal Freeze-Thaw | View Colorado Rates → |
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Texas
Labor: $4.50–$7.00/sq ft • Hot / Humid & Expansive Clay Soils
Explore Texas Pricing →California
Labor: $6.00–$9.50/sq ft • Mediterranean / Semi-Arid & Active Seismic
Explore California Pricing →Florida
Labor: $5.00–$7.50/sq ft • Subtropical / High Humidity & Sandy Soils
Explore Florida Pricing →New York
Labor: $6.50–$10.50/sq ft • Severe Freeze-Thaw & Deicing Salt Exposure
Explore New York Pricing →Ohio
Labor: $4.50–$7.00/sq ft • Humid Continental / Moderate-to-Severe Freeze-Thaw
Explore Ohio Pricing →Pennsylvania
Labor: $5.00–$7.50/sq ft • Variable Continental / Freeze-Thaw & Hilly Terrain
Explore Pennsylvania Pricing →Illinois
Labor: $5.50–$8.50/sq ft • Continental / Deep Frost & Severe Winter Salting
Explore Illinois Pricing →North Carolina
Labor: $4.25–$6.75/sq ft • Humid Subtropical / Piedmont Red Clay Soils
Explore North Carolina Pricing →Georgia
Labor: $4.25–$6.50/sq ft • Humid Subtropical / Expansive Red Clay & Coastal Sand
Explore Georgia Pricing →Michigan
Labor: $5.00–$7.75/sq ft • Cold Continental / Lake-Effect Snow & Severe Frost
Explore Michigan Pricing →Arizona
Labor: $4.75–$7.25/sq ft • Arid Hot Desert / Caliche Hardpan Subgrades
Explore Arizona Pricing →Colorado
Labor: $5.50–$8.50/sq ft • High-Altitude Semiarid / Rapid Diurnal Freeze-Thaw
Explore Colorado Pricing →What Drives Regional Concrete Price Variations?
1. Raw Aggregate & Cement Proximity
Concrete consists of approximately 60%–75% sand and crushed stone. States with abundant limestone and granite quarries (such as Georgia, Ohio, and Texas) enjoy lower baseline aggregate transport costs than coastal or island zones.
2. Winter Freeze-Thaw Specifications
Northern states (such as New York, Illinois, and Michigan) mandate 4,000+ PSI air-entrained mixes to withstand frost heave and road deicing salts. Microscopic air bubbles increase chemical admixture costs but are mandatory to prevent surface spalling.
3. Diesel & Dispatch Distance
Ready-mix transit mixers burn substantial fuel and must discharge their load within 90 minutes of batching. Urban congestion, bridge tolls, and remote rural deliveries frequently incur distance or environmental delivery surcharges.
4. Regional Labor Markets
Union flatwork finisher rates in major coastal metro areas (San Francisco, New York City, Chicago) are higher than non-union southern and midwestern markets, influencing the total turnkey installed price per square foot.