Concrete Price per Yard by State

Select your state to see the current ready-mix concrete price per cubic yard, compare it to the national average, and calculate your total material cost instantly.

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✓ Ready-mix prices by state ✓ Low / average / high range shown ✓ Instant project cost calculator ✓ Last verified May 2026

Written by Rachel Sousa — prices cross-referenced against NRMCA regional surveys and contractor quotes, May 2026.

Concrete Price by State — Instant Delivered-Cost Estimator

1 Pick your state

Tap a state on the map (or use the dropdown). Colors show the average price tier.

Prices reflect standard 3,000–4,000 PSI ready-mix delivered within a plant's normal radius. Please choose a state to continue.

Select a state to see its
ready-mix price and where
it ranks nationally.

2 Size your pour

Enter dimensions and we'll work out the cubic yards — no separate calculator needed.

Project type

Length

Width

Thickness

Total length

Width

Depth / height

Diameter

Height

How many?

Concrete volume

Waste / overage factor

10% is standard. Ready-mix is ordered in ½-yard increments — always round up.

Estimated volume

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Raw volume before waste. This is what we price.

Concrete strength (PSI)

Delivery fee (flat)

Typical $100–$350. Set 0 if quoted a delivered price.

Air-entrained (+$8/yd³)Needed for freeze-thaw climates Fiber mix (+$12/yd³)Poly/steel fiber reinforcement Weekend / off-hours (+$15/yd³)Saturday or after-hours pour Concrete pump (+$200)Boom/line pump for tough access

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How to Use This Concrete Price by State Calculator

Select your state from the dropdown. The calculator loads the current ready-mix concrete price range for that state — low end, average, and high end. The gauge needle moves to show where your state falls relative to the national range. Prices reflect standard 3,000–4,000 PSI ready-mix concrete delivered to a typical jobsite within 20 miles of a plant.
Enter your project volume in cubic yards or cubic feet. If you already know your volume from a quote or your own calculation, type it directly. If you haven't calculated volume yet, use our Concrete Slab Calculator first. The tool converts cubic feet to cubic yards automatically.
Set your waste factor. The default 10% is standard for rectangular flatwork. Increase to 12–15% for irregular shapes, stepped pours, or projects with complex formwork. Never go below 5% — running short mid-pour creates a cold joint, a structural failure point that typically requires cutting out and repouring.
Read your cost range and use it to evaluate quotes. The total cost range (low to high) shows what you should realistically expect to pay for concrete material alone in your state. If a supplier quote falls significantly above the high end, ask for an itemized breakdown. If it falls well below the low end, verify the PSI specification and whether delivery is included.

⚠ Pro Tip: The single biggest driver of concrete price is your distance from the nearest batch plant. Every mile beyond the plant's standard delivery radius adds roughly $5–$15 per load in short-load and distance surcharges. Before committing to a supplier, ask: "What is your delivery radius and what are your distance surcharges?" — then get a quote from the closest plant to your jobsite, even if it isn't the cheapest per-yard price.

How Concrete Prices per Cubic Yard Are Calculated

Ready-mix concrete pricing is not a single number — it is a base price plus a series of adders that stack depending on your project's specifications. Here is the standard pricing model used by most US ready-mix plants:

Pricing Component	Typical Range	What Drives It
Base material cost	$85–$140/yd³	Cement, aggregate, sand, water — regional material costs
PSI strength adder	+$0 to +$20/yd³	3,000 PSI is base; 4,000–5,000 PSI adds cost
Air entrainment adder	+$5–$15/yd³	Required in freeze-thaw climates (most of US north of I-40)
Fiber reinforcement adder	+$8–$20/yd³	Polypropylene or steel fibers instead of / in addition to rebar
Delivery / short-load fee	$100–$350 flat	Distance from plant; loads under 8–10 yd³ incur short-load fees
Saturday / off-hours premium	+$10–$25/yd³	Weekend or after-hours pours
Fuel surcharge	+$5–$20/load	Diesel price fluctuations; varies by supplier

Ready-Mix Concrete Prices by State — Reference Table (2026)

Average ready-mix concrete prices per cubic yard by state, 2026. Standard 3,000–4,000 PSI mix, jobsite delivery within standard radius. Prices are mid-market estimates — actual quotes will vary.
State	Low ($/yd³)	Average ($/yd³)	High ($/yd³)	vs. National Avg
Alabama	$98	$112	$135	−10%
Alaska	$155	$195	$245	+56%
Arizona	$108	$125	$150	0%
Arkansas	$95	$110	$132	−12%
California	$140	$165	$200	+32%
Colorado	$118	$138	$165	+10%
Connecticut	$135	$158	$190	+26%
Delaware	$120	$140	$168	+12%
Florida	$105	$122	$148	−2%
Georgia	$100	$118	$142	−6%
Hawaii	$165	$205	$260	+64%
Idaho	$105	$122	$148	−2%
Illinois	$115	$135	$162	+8%
Indiana	$108	$126	$152	+1%
Iowa	$105	$122	$148	−2%
Kansas	$100	$118	$142	−6%
Kentucky	$98	$114	$138	−9%
Louisiana	$100	$116	$140	−7%
Maine	$118	$140	$170	+12%
Maryland	$125	$148	$178	+18%
Massachusetts	$138	$162	$195	+30%
Michigan	$108	$126	$152	+1%
Minnesota	$112	$130	$158	+4%
Mississippi	$95	$110	$132	−12%
Missouri	$100	$118	$142	−6%
Montana	$110	$130	$158	+4%
Nebraska	$100	$118	$142	−6%
Nevada	$115	$135	$162	+8%
New Hampshire	$128	$150	$180	+20%
New Jersey	$138	$162	$195	+30%
New Mexico	$105	$122	$148	−2%
New York	$140	$168	$205	+34%
North Carolina	$102	$120	$145	−4%
North Dakota	$108	$128	$155	+2%
Ohio	$108	$126	$152	+1%
Oklahoma	$98	$114	$138	−9%
Oregon	$120	$142	$172	+14%
Pennsylvania	$118	$138	$168	+10%
Rhode Island	$132	$155	$188	+24%
South Carolina	$100	$116	$140	−7%
South Dakota	$105	$122	$148	−2%
Tennessee	$100	$116	$140	−7%
Texas	$100	$118	$142	−6%
Utah	$112	$130	$158	+4%
Vermont	$125	$148	$178	+18%
Virginia	$115	$135	$162	+8%
Washington	$125	$148	$178	+18%
West Virginia	$100	$118	$142	−6%
Wisconsin	$108	$128	$155	+2%
Wyoming	$108	$128	$155	+2%

National average: approximately $125/yd³. Prices are for standard 3,000–4,000 PSI ready-mix concrete with standard jobsite delivery. Short-load fees, distance surcharges, and specialty mix adders are not included. Prices updated May 2026.

What Tier Is Your State's Concrete Market?

US ready-mix concrete markets fall into four broad pricing tiers based on labor costs, aggregate availability, fuel prices, and plant density. Knowing your tier tells you whether a supplier quote is fair before you pick up the phone.

Concrete pricing tiers by region — ready-mix market benchmarks for 2026.
Tier	Avg Price Range	States	What to Know
Budget (Below National Avg)	$95–$118/yd³	AL, AR, GA, KY, LA, MS, MO, NE, NC, OK, SC, TN, TX, WV	High aggregate availability, lower labor costs, dense plant networks keep prices competitive. Strong buyer leverage — always get 3 quotes.
Mid-Market (Near National Avg)	$118–$142/yd³	AZ, CO, DE, FL, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, ME, MI, MN, MT, NV, NM, ND, OH, OR, PA, SD, UT, VA, WA, WI, WY	Balanced markets. Prices track national trends closely. Seasonal demand spikes (spring/summer) can push toward the high end. Lock in orders early.
Premium (Above National Avg)	$142–$172/yd³	CT, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VT	High labor costs, union market influence, limited plant density in some areas. Delivery windows are tight — book 48–72 hours in advance minimum.
High-Cost (Remote / Island)	$165–$260/yd³	AK, HI	Aggregate importation costs, limited plant competition, and logistics drive extreme pricing. Bagged concrete for small jobs is often more economical below 2 yd³.

In premium and high-cost markets, using precast concrete elements (precast footings, precast walls, precast steps) instead of poured-in-place can cut total concrete costs by 20–40% on the right project types. Ask your contractor whether precast is an option before committing to a full ready-mix pour.

Common Mistakes When Budgeting Concrete by State Price

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Using a national average price instead of a state-specific price. The spread between the cheapest states (Mississippi, Arkansas: ~$110/yd³) and the most expensive (Hawaii: ~$205/yd³) is nearly 2×. Using the national average of $125/yd³ in Hawaii will leave you 40% short on your concrete budget. Always price your state before building any estimate.
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Forgetting delivery fees in the budget. The per-yard price your supplier quotes is usually the plant price — delivery is a separate line item. A standard load within the delivery radius costs $100–$250 in most markets. Short loads (under 8 yd³) trigger a short-load fee of $50–$150 on top of that. Never treat the per-yard quote as the all-in cost.
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Getting quotes in winter for a spring pour without locking in pricing. Ready-mix prices typically increase 4–8% annually, with the largest jumps occurring in spring when demand surges. A quote given in January may not be honored in May. Ask your supplier to honor a quote in writing or to explain their escalation policy before the pour date.
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Ordering to the exact calculated volume with no buffer. Ready-mix concrete is batched in whole or half-yard increments. If your calculation yields 4.3 yd³, you will be ordering 4.5 yd³ regardless. Ordering exactly 4.0 yd³ to save money risks leaving the pour short — which means a cold joint, or waiting hours for a second truck while your first placement sets. Always round up, never down.
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Not specifying PSI strength and air entrainment when getting quotes. A "concrete quote" without specifying mix design is meaningless for comparison. Two suppliers in the same city can quote $115/yd³ and $132/yd³ — but the cheaper quote may be for 2,500 PSI with no air entrainment, while the pricier one is for 4,000 PSI air-entrained. Always request quotes for the same specification: PSI strength, slump, air content, and aggregate size.

Frequently Asked Questions

The national average price for ready-mix concrete in 2026 is approximately $125 per cubic yard for standard 3,000–4,000 PSI mix with jobsite delivery. State-level prices range from around $110/yd³ in low-cost Southern and Plains states to $205/yd³ or more in Hawaii. This is the base material price — delivery fees, short-load charges, and specialty mix adders are separate. Use the calculator above to get a state-specific estimate for your project.
Four factors drive state-level price differences. First, raw material costs: cement, sand, and aggregate prices vary dramatically by region depending on local quarry availability and transportation distances. Second, labor costs: states with higher prevailing wages and union market penetration have higher concrete prices. Third, fuel and logistics: states far from cement manufacturing plants (like Hawaii or Alaska) pay significant freight premiums. Fourth, market density: states with fewer batch plants have less competition and higher prices. The combination of all four factors explains why Hawaii pays nearly double what Mississippi pays for the same mix design.
A short-load fee is a surcharge applied when you order less concrete than a full truck load — typically anything under 8–10 cubic yards. Ready-mix trucks cost the same amount to dispatch and operate whether they carry 3 yards or 10 yards, so plants charge a flat fee (commonly $50–$150) or a per-yard premium on small orders to cover their fixed costs. To avoid it: combine pours scheduled close together into one delivery, design projects to land at or above the minimum load threshold, or purchase surplus concrete for a neighboring project and split the delivery cost with a neighbor. On very small pours under 1 yd³, bagged concrete from a hardware store is almost always more economical once short-load and delivery fees are factored in.
Usually not. Most ready-mix suppliers quote the per-yard price as a plant or material price, with delivery as a separate line item. Some suppliers advertise a delivered price that bundles both — always ask explicitly: "Is delivery included in this per-yard price, and what is my delivery radius before surcharges begin?" Standard delivery within a 10–20 mile radius typically costs $100–$250 as a flat fee. Beyond the standard radius, you'll pay an additional $5–$15 per mile per load. Always get the complete quote in writing: per-yard price + delivery fee + any fuel or short-load surcharges = your true cost.
Get at least three quotes from local plants — not just the largest supplier you've heard of. The closest plant to your jobsite often wins on price because delivery cost is a major component. Order during off-peak times: mid-week morning pours are cheaper than Friday afternoons or Saturdays in most markets. Specify your mix design precisely (PSI, slump, air content) so quotes are directly comparable. Order enough to avoid short-load fees. Pay promptly — some plants offer a 1–2% discount for immediate payment. Finally, if you're a contractor doing repeat business, negotiate a volume discount or establish a house account — plants routinely offer 5–10% below retail for reliable high-volume customers.
The lowest concrete prices in the US are typically found in Mississippi, Arkansas, Alabama, and Oklahoma, where average ready-mix prices run $108–$115 per cubic yard. These states benefit from abundant local limestone and sand aggregates, lower labor costs, and dense plant networks built around the region's active construction market. Texas also has competitive pricing despite its size, because its aggregate supply is excellent and the market is highly competitive. Note that even in low-cost states, rural jobsites far from batch plants will pay distance surcharges that can erase the regional price advantage.
A standard ready-mix truck holds 8–10 cubic yards. At the national average of $125/yd³, a full load costs $1,000–$1,250 in material alone, plus delivery ($100–$250) for a total of $1,100–$1,500. In premium markets like New York or California, the same load runs $1,400–$2,000 or more. In budget markets like Mississippi or Arkansas, a full load can be as low as $880–$1,150 delivered. Drum trucks (8–10 yd³) are standard; some specialty pours use volumetric concrete mixers that price by the yard mixed on-site rather than plant-batched.
For any pour over about 1 cubic yard, ready-mix is almost always cheaper per yard and produces a more consistent mix. An 80 lb bag of Quikrete yields 0.60 ft³ — you need 45 bags to make 1 cubic yard, costing roughly $225–$270 at retail, versus $125–$165 for a yard of ready-mix delivered. That gap widens for larger pours. Bagged concrete makes sense for small repairs, post holes, or pours under 0.5 yd³ where a truck delivery fee would dwarf the material cost. For anything larger than a small set of footings, call your local plant.
For a standard 4-inch slab, material-only concrete cost runs approximately $1.50–$2.50 per square foot depending on your state's pricing. A professionally installed plain concrete slab — including labor, forming, finishing, and materials — costs $5–$10 per square foot nationally, with significant regional variation. Stamped or decorative concrete adds $5–$15 per square foot on top of that. The concrete material itself typically represents 25–40% of a fully installed project cost; labor and site prep make up the rest.
Ready-mix concrete prices have increased an average of 4–7% annually over the past five years, driven primarily by cement cost increases, diesel fuel volatility, and labor market tightening. For 2026, industry analysts expect continued moderate price pressure in most markets, with the Northeast and Pacific Coast seeing the steepest increases. If you're planning a project, locking in a supplier quote as early as possible is advisable — most plants will hold a quote for 30–60 days, and some will contract a fixed price for a committed delivery date. Waiting until peak season (April–August) to start quoting typically results in higher prices and longer lead times.

The people behind this calculator

Rachel Sousa · Written & maintained by

B.S. Civil Engineering, Purdue University. 10+ years turning construction and engineering standards into clear, usable calculator documentation; former documentation lead at a national ready-mix supplier.

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