NRMCA Data · All 50 States · Updated June 2026
Concrete Prices by State — 2026 Ready-Mix Cost Guide
Ready-mix concrete prices range from $105 to $185 per cubic yard across the US in 2026. Find your state's average price, regional factors, and a mini calculator pre-loaded with local rates.
All 50 States + DC
Concrete Prices by State — 2026
Search or browse. All prices are ready-mix material only (excludes labor, forming, and finishing). Click any state for a detailed price guide and local calculator.
| State | Region | Low | Average | High | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Southeast | $108 | $122 | $148 | AL prices → |
| Alaska | West Coast | $155 | $175 | $210 | AK prices → |
| Arizona | Southwest | $112 | $126 | $152 | AZ prices → |
| Arkansas | Southwest | $108 | $120 | $145 | AR prices → |
| California | West Coast | $135 | $158 | $195 | CA prices → |
| Colorado | Mountain | $118 | $136 | $162 | CO prices → |
| Connecticut | Northeast | $120 | $138 | $168 | CT prices → |
| Delaware | Northeast | $118 | $132 | $158 | DE prices → |
| Florida | Southeast | $112 | $126 | $152 | FL prices → |
| Georgia | Southeast | $110 | $124 | $149 | GA prices → |
| Hawaii | West Coast | $145 | $168 | $200 | HI prices → |
| Idaho | Mountain | $115 | $132 | $158 | ID prices → |
| Illinois | Midwest | $105 | $120 | $145 | IL prices → |
| Indiana | Midwest | $105 | $118 | $142 | IN prices → |
| Iowa | Midwest | $104 | $117 | $140 | IA prices → |
| Kansas | Midwest | $106 | $119 | $143 | KS prices → |
| Kentucky | Southeast | $108 | $121 | $146 | KY prices → |
| Louisiana | Southwest | $110 | $124 | $149 | LA prices → |
| Maine | Northeast | $118 | $134 | $162 | ME prices → |
| Maryland | Northeast | $118 | $133 | $160 | MD prices → |
| Massachusetts | Northeast | $122 | $140 | $170 | MA prices → |
| Michigan | Midwest | $107 | $121 | $146 | MI prices → |
| Minnesota | Midwest | $108 | $122 | $147 | MN prices → |
| Mississippi | Southeast | $107 | $120 | $145 | MS prices → |
| Missouri | Midwest | $106 | $120 | $144 | MO prices → |
| Montana | Mountain | $118 | $135 | $162 | MT prices → |
| Nebraska | Midwest | $105 | $118 | $142 | NE prices → |
| Nevada | Mountain | $120 | $138 | $165 | NV prices → |
| New Hampshire | Northeast | $118 | $135 | $163 | NH prices → |
| New Jersey | Northeast | $122 | $140 | $170 | NJ prices → |
| New Mexico | Southwest | $112 | $126 | $152 | NM prices → |
| New York | Northeast | $125 | $145 | $178 | NY prices → |
| North Carolina | Southeast | $110 | $124 | $150 | NC prices → |
| North Dakota | Midwest | $108 | $122 | $148 | ND prices → |
| Ohio | Midwest | $106 | $120 | $144 | OH prices → |
| Oklahoma | Southwest | $108 | $122 | $147 | OK prices → |
| Oregon | West Coast | $128 | $146 | $176 | OR prices → |
| Pennsylvania | Northeast | $118 | $134 | $162 | PA prices → |
| Rhode Island | Northeast | $120 | $138 | $166 | RI prices → |
| South Carolina | Southeast | $109 | $123 | $148 | SC prices → |
| South Dakota | Midwest | $107 | $120 | $145 | SD prices → |
| Tennessee | Southeast | $109 | $123 | $148 | TN prices → |
| Texas | Southwest | $112 | $126 | $152 | TX prices → |
| Utah | Mountain | $116 | $133 | $160 | UT prices → |
| Vermont | Northeast | $118 | $135 | $163 | VT prices → |
| Virginia | Northeast | $116 | $131 | $158 | VA prices → |
| Washington | West Coast | $130 | $148 | $178 | WA prices → |
| West Virginia | Southeast | $110 | $124 | $150 | WV prices → |
| Wisconsin | Midwest | $107 | $121 | $146 | WI prices → |
| Wyoming | Mountain | $116 | $133 | $160 | WY prices → |
| Washington DC | Northeast | $125 | $144 | $175 | DC prices → |
Source: NRMCA In Place Concrete Cost Survey 2026. Material delivery only — excludes labor, pump trucks, and finishing. Prices vary within states by metro area and plant proximity.
Pricing Variables
Why Concrete Prices Vary So Much by State
A cubic yard of concrete costs 76% more in California than in Iowa. Four structural factors drive this gap — and understanding them helps you evaluate quotes.
Distance to cement plants
Portland cement is heavy and expensive to ship. States with major cement plants (TX, MO, PA, CA) have structural cost advantages. Remote states like Alaska and Hawaii pay massive transport premiums — cement arrives by ship.
Aggregate availability
Sand and gravel make up 60–75% of concrete by weight. States with abundant river gravel and limestone (Midwest, Southeast) have cheap aggregate. Rocky Mountain states and coastal markets pay more for transport from distant quarries.
Labor and regulatory costs
Ready-mix drivers are unionized in most Northeast and West Coast markets, adding $15–$30/yd³ vs non-union Southern markets. California's environmental regulations add further cost through emissions standards for mixer trucks.
Construction demand
High-growth states (FL, TX, AZ, CO) have consistent demand that keeps plants running efficiently but pushes prices up during building booms. Flat-demand Midwest states have more competitive pricing due to plant overcapacity.
Regional Breakdown
Concrete Prices by Region — Summary
| Region | States | Low | Average | High | Key drivers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest | IL, IN, OH, MI, WI, MN, IA, MO, KS, NE, ND, SD | $104 | $120 | $148 | Abundant limestone, low labor cost, plant overcapacity |
| Southeast | FL, GA, NC, SC, TN, AL, MS, KY, WV | $107 | $124 | $152 | Large quarries, non-union labor, strong demand in FL/GA |
| Southwest | TX, AZ, NM, OK, AR, LA | $108 | $125 | $152 | TX has own cement plants; desert areas pay transport premium |
| Mountain | CO, UT, NV, ID, MT, WY | $115 | $135 | $165 | Remote areas, elevation surcharges, colder pour season |
| Northeast | NY, NJ, MA, CT, PA, MD, VA, ME, NH, VT, RI, DE, DC | $116 | $137 | $178 | Union labor, dense traffic adds delivery time cost |
| West Coast | CA, OR, WA, AK, HI | $128 | $149 | $210 | CA regulations, AK/HI island premiums, strong union presence |
Most Expensive vs Cheapest States — Top 10 Each
Cheapest (avg $/yd³)
| State | Avg |
|---|---|
| Iowa | $117 |
| Nebraska | $118 |
| Indiana | $118 |
| Kansas | $119 |
| Illinois | $120 |
| Ohio | $120 |
| Missouri | $120 |
| Mississippi | $120 |
| Arkansas | $120 |
| Alabama | $122 |
Most Expensive (avg $/yd³)
| State | Avg |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $175 |
| Hawaii | $168 |
| California | $158 |
| New York | $145 |
| Washington | $148 |
| Oregon | $146 |
| Massachusetts | $140 |
| New Jersey | $140 |
| Washington DC | $144 |
| Connecticut | $138 |
Practical Guide
How to Use State Concrete Prices to Get Better Quotes
Find your state's avg price
Use the table above to find your state average. Click through to the state page for city-level data and a calculator pre-loaded with your state's prices.
Calculate your cubic yards
Use the concrete calculator to get your exact cubic yard number. Multiply by your state's average to get a material cost baseline.
Get 3 quotes — same spec
Call 3 local ready-mix plants with the same spec: yards, PSI, slump. Quotes more than 20% above the state average deserve explanation — ask about surcharges.
Ask about short-load fees
If you need under 8 yards, ask about the short-load surcharge — typically $15–$50/yd³ extra. Sometimes combining with a neighbor's project to fill a truck saves $200–$400.
Common Questions
Concrete Prices by State — FAQ
Iowa, Nebraska, and Indiana consistently have the cheapest ready-mix concrete in the US at $117–$118 per cubic yard average. The entire Midwest corridor (IL, IN, OH, IA, MO, KS, NE) averages $104–$122/yd³ due to abundant limestone deposits for aggregate, low labor costs, and plant overcapacity from flat population growth.
Alaska ($175/yd³ avg), Hawaii ($168/yd³), and California ($158/yd³) are the most expensive states for concrete in 2026. Alaska and Hawaii pay massive shipping premiums for both cement and aggregate. California adds regulatory compliance costs for mixer truck emissions and stricter environmental rules for batch plants.
California concrete costs 31% more than the national average due to: (1) CARB emissions compliance for mixer trucks adds $8–$15/yd³, (2) union driver wages average $28–$35/hr vs $20–$26 nationally, (3) high land and permit costs for batch plants, (4) strong construction demand from population centers. Prices vary significantly within the state — rural Central Valley runs $135–$145/yd³ while San Francisco and LA metro areas can reach $185+.
Yes — significantly. In Texas, Houston metro averages $118/yd³ while rural West Texas can be $140+. In New York, upstate averages $128/yd³ while NYC metro runs $158–$178. The price spread within a state can be 20–35%. Urban areas generally pay more due to traffic costs (drum rotation limits to 90 min from plant), permit requirements, and higher labor rates. Always get local quotes — state averages are a benchmark, not a quote.
Concrete prices have stabilized in 2026 after the sharp 18–25% increases seen between 2020 and 2024. The NRMCA survey shows national average prices up just 2.1% year-over-year vs 8–12% increases in prior years. Portland cement prices, the primary cost driver, have flattened as global capacity came online. Most forecasters expect flat to modest 2–4% increases through 2027.
State-level pricing derived from NRMCA 2026 regional survey data, cross-referenced with BLS PPI regional indices and RS Means metro-area construction cost multipliers. Within-state variation based on urban/rural cost multipliers. Cement plant location data from PCA. Updated June 2026. State pages updated quarterly.