Why is Jacksonville concrete work labor priced the way it is?

Local concrete finisher wages, trade availability, permitting, and climate all move the labor bill in Jacksonville. Metros with tighter labor markets and stricter codes sit at the upper end of the range.

How do I compare concrete finisher labor quotes in Jacksonville?

Ask each concrete finisher to break out labor per sq ft or per job separately from materials, confirm crew size and schedule, and get at least three written quotes before you commit.

Concrete Work Labor Cost in Jacksonville, FL (2026)

Concrete Work labor in Jacksonville runs $3.76-$9.40 per sq ft, about 6% below the national average. This is the concrete finisher labor charge only, separate from materials.

Estimate labor only

Size (sq ft)ComplexityCity

Estimated concrete work labor

$1,316

Range $752 - $1,880

Labor rate: $6.58 / sq ft

Local index: 0.94x

Labor only. Materials are billed separately.

City labor avg

$6.58 / sq ft

vs national

-6%

Local concrete finisher hourly

$25/hr

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A detailed Jacksonville labor guide for this trade is being prepared. In the meantime, use the calculator above for a local labor-only estimate.

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Frequently asked questions

Labor for a concrete work in Jacksonville, FL runs $3.76-$9.40 per sq ft, about 6% below the national average. That covers the concrete finisher crew's time, not materials.