Asphalt driveway cost in Montgomery, AL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (600 sq ft)
- $2,750 – $6,450
- Per sq ft
- $4.45 – $10.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $5,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #291
- 1 = most expensive
An asphalt driveway in Montgomery, AL usually costs $2,750 to $6,450 for 600 sq ft. That works out to about $4.45 to $10.50 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $640 less. Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators earn a median of $19.23 an hour in the Montgomery area, 25% below the US median of $25.64.
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Estimated cost for 600 sq ft in Montgomery, AL, standard level
$3,850 to $5,350
About $6.25 to $8.65 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 35% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,250 |
| Labor | $1,300 | $1,950 |
| Permits and fees | $85 | $140 |
| Total | $3,850 | $5,350 |
Cost breakdown for 600 sq ft in Montgomery, AL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $2,850 | $3,800 | 62% |
| Labor | $770 | $1,600 | $2,450 | 35% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $110 | $180 | 2% |
| Total | $2,750 | $4,600 | $6,450 | 100% |
What is behind the Montgomery number
The wage side of the estimate leans on paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators, who do 40% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $19.23 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Montgomery is 0.76 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 35% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Montgomery is at 96.4 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $2,950 nationally becomes $2,850 here (midpoint, 600 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 89.7: $45 to $180.
Montgomery: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Montgomery. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft to long rural (10x100), 1,000 sq ft.
Basic
$2,750 to $4,200
New topcoat over a sound base, flat lot
Standard
$3,850 to $5,350
Full new driveway: base, 2-3 in of hot mix, edging
Premium
$4,950 to $6,450
Full tear-out and rebuild, drainage work, heavy-duty depth
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft | $1,100 – $1,750 | $1,600 – $2,200 | $2,050 – $2,700 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,850 – $2,850 | $2,600 – $3,600 | $3,350 – $4,350 |
| 2-car (20x30), 600 sq ft | $2,750 – $4,200 | $3,850 – $5,350 | $4,950 – $6,450 |
| long rural (10x100), 1,000 sq ft | $4,500 – $6,950 | $6,350 – $8,800 | $8,200 – $10,600 |
Add-ons priced for Montgomery
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.86 for Montgomery, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.76) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a sealcoat | $520 – $1,050 |
What nearby projects cost in Montgomery
Jobs that often go together with asphalt driveway are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Montgomery wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, concrete slab comes out highest (−12%) and concrete driveway lowest (−17%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,600 | −17% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,150 – $8,800 | −14% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,600 – $4,700 | −13% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $530 – $1,850 | −12% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,150 – $4,600 | −12% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,400 | −14% |
What local crews earn in Montgomery
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 3 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Montgomery the blend is 0.76.
Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators (47-2071), 40% of the weighting: a median of $19.23 an hour, 25% below the US median of $25.64. The middle half of them earn between $17.69 and $21.71 an hour. About 60 work in the metro. That is 3.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $17.61 an hour, which is 22% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $14.10 and $21.41 an hour. BLS counts 1,040 of them working in the area, 62.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073), 30% of the weighting: a median of $21.57 an hour, 25% below the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $17.49 and $23.74 an hour. About 580 work in the metro. That is 35.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $80 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $50. That is a swing of roughly 1.1% to 1.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Montgomery has 165,550 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 142nd by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators (47-2071) | 40% | $17.69 | $19.23 | $21.71 | $25.64 | 0.75 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $14.10 | $17.61 | $21.41 | $22.66 | 0.78 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $17.49 | $21.57 | $23.74 | $28.78 | 0.75 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.76 | |||||
Montgomery weather and the asphalt driveway calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Montgomery Ap (10 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For digging, grading and setting material in the ground, the comfortable months in Montgomery are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Montgomery gets about 51 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, July and December (5.2 inches in March). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.7 and 2.9 inches. The station averages about 93 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60 | 37 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Feb | 65 | 40 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 72 | 47 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 79 | 53 | 4.0 | Workable |
| May | 86 | 61 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 92 | 69 | 4.1 | Hot |
| Jul | 94 | 72 | 5.1 | Hot |
| Aug | 94 | 71 | 4.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 66 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 80 | 55 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 70 | 43 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 62 | 39 | 5.0 | Workable |
How Montgomery compares
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Montgomery. Auburn is the lowest at about $4,550 (midpoint, 600 sq ft), 50 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery, ALthis page | $2,750 – $6,450 | $4,600 | |
| Auburn, AL50 miles | $2,700 – $6,400 | $4,550 | −1% |
| Birmingham, AL80 miles | $2,850 – $6,850 | $4,850 | +6% |
| Columbus, GA90 miles | $2,800 – $6,600 | $4,700 | +2% |
| Dothan, AL95 miles | $2,700 – $6,450 | $4,550 | level |
| Tuscaloosa, AL95 miles | $2,700 – $6,450 | $4,550 | level |
| Alabama (statewide) | $2,750 – $6,550 | $4,650 | +1% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,400 | $5,250 | +14% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Montgomery ranks #291 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Montgomery is 1% below the Alabama figure.
Elsewhere in Alabama
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 520,290 jobs | $2,850 – $6,850 | $4,850 | +6% |
| Huntsville, AL | 266,650 jobs | $2,800 – $6,750 | $4,800 | +4% |
| Mobile, AL | 172,550 jobs | $2,750 – $6,550 | $4,650 | +1% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $2,700 – $6,450 | $4,550 | level |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $2,750 – $6,600 | $4,700 | +2% |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $2,700 – $6,400 | $4,550 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Montgomery against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $3,300 – $8,350 | $5,850 | +27% |
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $2,850 – $6,800 | $4,800 | +5% |
| Lubbock, TX | 166,780 jobs | $2,750 – $6,550 | $4,650 | +1% |
| Beaumont, TX | 163,220 jobs | $2,900 – $7,050 | $4,950 | +8% |
Why two Montgomery quotes can differ
Base work
Four to eight inches of compacted aggregate under the asphalt is where cheap quotes cut corners. Base typically runs $1-$3 per sq ft.
Small jobs cost more per foot
Paving crews move a paver, roller and trucks to your address, so a 400 sq ft driveway carries more mobilization per square foot than a 1,000 sq ft one.
Hot-mix price
Hot-mix asphalt is $100-$200 per ton delivered and moves with oil prices (PaveGauge).
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Asphalt driveway in Montgomery: your questions
+How much does it cost to pave a driveway in Montgomery?
For 600 sq ft, expect $2,750 to $6,450 in the Montgomery area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,850 to $5,350. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for asphalt driveway in Montgomery?
About $4.45 to $10.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $45 to $180 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $12.
+Is asphalt driveway cheaper in Montgomery or Auburn?
Auburn is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 600 sq ft there is $4,550, which is 1% less than Montgomery ($4,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Montgomery?
About 35% at the midpoint, or $1,600 out of $4,600. Materials are 62% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 41%.
+What would 2-car (20x30), 600 sq ft cost in Montgomery?
$2,750 to $6,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does asphalt driveway need a permit in Montgomery?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $45 to $180 for fees in the Montgomery area (our national range of $50 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Montgomery expensive for asphalt driveway compared with the rest of Alabama?
Montgomery is 1% below the Alabama statewide estimate ($4,650 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Alabama; see the state page to compare them.
+What do paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators earn in Montgomery?
The BLS median is $19.23 an hour in the Montgomery area, compared with $25.64 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.69 to $21.71.
+What do basic and premium asphalt driveway work cost in Montgomery?
For 600 sq ft, basic work runs $2,750 to $4,200 and premium work $4,950 to $6,450. Basic means: new topcoat over a sound base, flat lot. Premium means: full tear-out and rebuild, drainage work, heavy-duty depth.
+When is the best time to pave a driveway in Montgomery?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. September and October are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
+What does "add a sealcoat" add in Montgomery?
$520 to $1,050 for 600 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Asphalt driveway near Montgomery
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Paving an Asphalt Driveway Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- PaveGauge: Asphalt Driveway Cost (2026): Price by Size (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: 2026 Building Permit Costs | Fees & Cost Calculator (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = hot-mix asphalt ($2.30-$3.60/sq ft at 3 in) plus aggregate base ($1-$3/sq ft) from PaveGauge's component table.