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Concrete finishers usually are paid at the prevailing wage in their area, which differs around the country. Chicago area decorative finishers are paid up to $50 per hour, while in Alabama they earn about $23 an hour and in Southern California about $30. Beginning concrete finishers in Alabama earn $12 per hour, while in Southern California they start between $10 and $15. Chicago, again, is higher, with beginning finishers paid closer to $25 per hour.
However, since this is a labor-intensive project, the cost of labor will often be significantly more than the cost of the materials themselves. On average, the cost of installing a cement slab can run between $3 and $12 per square foot of space. However, that number may be higher or lower depending on whether the terrain needs extensive work beforehand, the concrete thickness is unusual or the homeowner helped prepare the site.