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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.
At the time of publication, the average cost of concrete for a 400-square foot slab, the typical size for a two-car garage, ranges between $583 and $637 or between $1.46 and $1.59 per square foot. On average, contractors will put in about 13 hours of labor to finish a two-car concrete garage slab.