Asphalt driveway cost in Palm Bay, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (600 sq ft)
- $2,850 – $6,850
- Per sq ft
- $4.70 – $11
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $5,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #211
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to pave a driveway in Palm Bay, plan on $2,850 to $6,850 for 600 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $4.70 to $11 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 7% lower than the national one. Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators earn a median of $22.58 an hour in the Palm Bay area, 12% below the US median of $25.64.
Estimate your asphalt driveway cost
Pick a size, a quality level and where you live. Prices update as you type.
Estimated cost for 600 sq ft in Palm Bay, FL, standard level
$4,050 to $5,650
About $6.60 to $9.20 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 39% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,250 |
| Labor | $1,500 | $2,250 |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $160 |
| Total | $4,050 | $5,650 |
Cost breakdown for 600 sq ft in Palm Bay, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $2,850 | $3,800 | 59% |
| Labor | $900 | $1,900 | $2,850 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $130 | $200 | 3% |
| Total | $2,850 | $4,850 | $6,850 | 100% |
Why Palm Bay prices look the way they do
Labor is 39% of the midpoint bill here, against 41% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators (40%), construction laborers (30%), operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (30%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Palm Bay the blended ratio comes out at 0.88.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Palm Bay metro is 96.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 600 sq ft comes to $2,850, compared with $2,950 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.0) and land at $50 to $200.
Palm Bay labor market for asphalt driveway
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Palm Bay is 0.88 times the national level.
For paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators (47-2071, weighted 40%) the local median is $22.58 an hour, which is 12% below the national $25.64. The middle half of them earn between $18.77 and $23.96 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $21.50 an hour, 5% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.96 and $23.16 an hour. About 1,870 work in the metro. That is 76.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073, weighted 30%) the local median is $23.62 an hour, which is 18% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $21.72 and $27.95 an hour. BLS counts 620 of them working in the area, 25.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($23.96 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $45. At the 25th percentile ($18.77) it shrinks by about $130. The total moves by 0.9% or 2.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 245,170 jobs in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville area. That makes it the 104th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.16% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators (47-2071) | 40% | $18.77 | $22.58 | $23.96 | $25.64 | 0.88 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.96 | $21.50 | $23.16 | $22.66 | 0.95 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $21.72 | $23.62 | $27.95 | $28.78 | 0.82 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
How Palm Bay compares
Same job, same size (600 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Deltona is the priciest of the group at $4,850. Lakeland is the cheapest at $4,750.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Bay, FLthis page | $2,850 – $6,850 | $4,850 | |
| Orlando, FL40 miles | $2,850 – $6,850 | $4,850 | level |
| Sebastian, FL40 miles | $2,850 – $6,900 | $4,850 | level |
| Lakeland, FL65 miles | $2,800 – $6,650 | $4,750 | −3% |
| Deltona, FL70 miles | $2,850 – $6,900 | $4,850 | level |
| Port St. Lucie, FL75 miles | $2,850 – $6,800 | $4,850 | −1% |
| Florida (statewide) | $2,900 – $6,950 | $4,900 | +1% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,400 | $5,250 | +7% |
Across 300 US metros, Palm Bay comes in at #211 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $7,650; the cheapest is Fort Smith, AR at $4,450 (midpoints, 600 sq ft). Statewide, Palm Bay is 1% below the Florida figure.
Other Florida metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $3,050 – $7,250 | $5,150 | +6% |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $2,850 – $6,850 | $4,850 | level |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $2,850 – $6,850 | $4,850 | level |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $2,850 – $6,850 | $4,850 | level |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $2,850 – $6,950 | $4,900 | +1% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $2,850 – $6,850 | $4,850 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Palm Bay's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Palm Bay against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $3,100 – $7,600 | $5,350 | +10% |
| Trenton, NJ | 240,190 jobs | $3,250 – $8,000 | $5,600 | +16% |
| Scranton, PA | 255,620 jobs | $3,100 – $7,500 | $5,300 | +9% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $2,800 – $6,700 | $4,750 | −2% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: asphalt driveway pricing in Palm Bay
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Palm Bay wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$2,850 to $4,450
New topcoat over a sound base, flat lot
Standard
$4,050 to $5,650
Full new driveway: base, 2-3 in of hot mix, edging
Premium
$5,250 to $6,850
Full tear-out and rebuild, drainage work, heavy-duty depth
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft | $1,150 – $1,850 | $1,700 – $2,350 | $2,200 – $2,850 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,900 – $3,000 | $2,750 – $3,850 | $3,550 – $4,650 |
| 2-car (20x30), 600 sq ft | $2,850 – $4,450 | $4,050 – $5,650 | $5,250 – $6,850 |
| long rural (10x100), 1,000 sq ft | $4,750 – $7,350 | $6,700 – $9,350 | $8,700 – $11,300 |
Climate in Palm Bay: timing your asphalt driveway job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Palm Bay (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through May is the stretch where digging, grading and setting material in the ground runs into the fewest weather problems in Palm Bay (9 of 12 months). June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Palm Bay gets about 56 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, August and September (8.0 inches in September). Inside the workable window, February and December are the driest, at 2.4 and 2.5 inches. The station averages about 102 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 73 | 49 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Feb | 75 | 52 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 79 | 55 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 83 | 60 | 2.8 | Workable |
| May | 87 | 65 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 71 | 7.6 | Hot |
| Jul | 91 | 73 | 6.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 73 | 7.1 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 72 | 8.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 85 | 67 | 5.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 79 | 59 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 75 | 52 | 2.5 | Workable |
Related projects, priced for Palm Bay
Because every project leans on different trades, Palm Bay's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, paver patio runs −5% and concrete driveway −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,200 | −11% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,300 – $9,450 | −8% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,850 – $5,200 | −5% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $570 – $2,000 | −6% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,800 | −8% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,650 | −9% |
Extras that change the Palm Bay total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Palm Bay by the average of the local wage index (0.88) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.92. Tick any of them in the estimator above to add them to your total. Treat these as planning figures: an add-on touches different trades than the main job, so the scaling is an approximation.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a sealcoat | $550 – $1,100 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Palm Bay bid
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).
Sealcoating
Sealing is $1-$2 per sq ft and is a maintenance cost, not part of the install.
Get 3 local quotes
Tell us about the job and we will try to connect you with up to three local contractors for written quotes. It is free and you are under no obligation to hire. Your estimate of $4,050 to $5,650 for Palm Bay, FL is attached.
Take this estimate with you: PDF report, $9
The report lays out the asphalt driveway numbers for Palm Bay, FL line by line, with the local wage and price inputs, permit and timing notes, a quote comparison sheet and the full method. Save your estimate above, preview page 1 free, and unlock the full report for $9 one-time, or get every report with CostLocal Pro.
Asphalt driveway in Palm Bay: your questions
+How much does it cost to pave a driveway in Palm Bay?
For 600 sq ft, expect $2,850 to $6,850 in the Palm Bay area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,050 to $5,650. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for asphalt driveway in Palm Bay?
About $4.70 to $11 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $50 to $200 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $12.
+Is asphalt driveway cheaper in Palm Bay or Orlando?
Orlando is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 600 sq ft there is $4,850, which is 0% less than Palm Bay ($4,850). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Palm Bay?
About 39% at the midpoint, or $1,900 out of $4,850. Materials are 59% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 41%.
+What would 2-car (20x30), 600 sq ft cost in Palm Bay?
$2,850 to $6,850. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does asphalt driveway need a permit in Palm Bay?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $50 to $200 for fees in the Palm Bay area (our national range of $50 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Palm Bay expensive for asphalt driveway compared with the rest of Florida?
Palm Bay is 1% below the Florida statewide estimate ($4,900 at the midpoint). We cover 19 metros in Florida; see the state page to compare them.
+What do paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators earn in Palm Bay?
The BLS median is $22.58 an hour in the Palm Bay area, compared with $25.64 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.77 to $23.96.
+What do basic and premium asphalt driveway work cost in Palm Bay?
For 600 sq ft, basic work runs $2,850 to $4,450 and premium work $5,250 to $6,850. 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 Palm Bay?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. February and December 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 Palm Bay?
$550 to $1,100 for 600 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Asphalt driveway near Palm Bay
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.