Concrete Labor Cost Calculator — Estimate Labor Expenses

Concrete Labor Cost Calculator

Estimate labor costs for concrete projects including slabs, footings, and foundations. Calculate crew rates, hours needed, and total labor expenses.

Step 1: Project Details

Average Labor Rates

Simple projects: $40-60 per cubic yard
Moderate projects: $60-85 per cubic yard
Complex projects: $85-120+ per cubic yard

Step 2: Labor Details

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$45

Labor Cost Factors

Site prep: 15-25% of total labor
Pouring/placing: 40-50% of total labor
Finishing: 20-30% of total labor
Cleanup: 5-10% of total labor

Concrete Labor Cost Results

Cost Summary
Cost Breakdown
Project Timeline

Total Labor Cost

$1,440
20′ × 10′ × 4″ slab with 4 workers
Cost per Cubic Yard
$90/yd³
Total Hours Needed
32 hours
Project Duration
4 days
Crew Daily Cost
$360/day

Labor Cost Breakdown

Labor Component Percentage Hours Cost Description

Project Timeline Estimate

Day 1: Site Preparation

Estimated hours: 8 hours
Crew needed: 4 workers
Tasks: Excavation, formwork setup, reinforcement placement

Day 2: Concrete Pouring

Estimated hours: 8 hours
Crew needed: 4 workers
Tasks: Concrete delivery coordination, pouring, initial leveling

Day 3: Finishing Work

Estimated hours: 8 hours
Crew needed: 3 workers
Tasks: Bull floating, edging, jointing, troweling

Day 4: Curing & Cleanup

Estimated hours: 8 hours
Crew needed: 2 workers
Tasks: Curing compound application, form removal, site cleanup

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