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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.
It will cost $5 to $8 per square foot of concrete to level a typical job. It can cost as much as $15 per square foot if you need extra slurry and it takes extra labor to get the machine into position, or you need to resod a part of your lawn after the job is completed.