Asphalt driveway cost in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (600 sq ft)
- $3,150 – $7,900
- Per sq ft
- $5.20 – $13
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +6%
- US $5,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #76
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for an asphalt driveway in the Coeur d'Alene area: $3,150 to $7,900 for 600 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 6% higher than the US figure. Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators earn a median of $35.20 an hour in the Coeur d'Alene area, 37% above the US median of $25.64.
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Estimated cost for 600 sq ft in Coeur d'Alene, ID, standard level
$4,600 to $6,450
About $7.50 to $10.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,250 |
| Labor | $2,000 | $3,100 |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $150 |
| Total | $4,600 | $6,450 |
Cost breakdown for 600 sq ft in Coeur d'Alene, ID
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $2,850 | $3,800 | 52% |
| Labor | $1,200 | $2,550 | $3,900 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $120 | $200 | 2% |
| Total | $3,150 | $5,550 | $7,900 | 100% |
What is behind the Coeur d'Alene 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 $35.20 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Coeur d'Alene is 1.20 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 46% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Idaho statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Coeur d'Alene is at 96.2 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 98.3: $50 to $200.
Data note: 40% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Coeur d'Alene. The wage table below marks each row.
Specs and site conditions that change a Coeur d'Alene 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.
Who does the work: Coeur d'Alene trade wages
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 Coeur d'Alene the blend is 1.20.
Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators (47-2071) carry 40% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Coeur d'Alene metro, so we used the Idaho statewide median: $35.20 an hour against $25.64 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $27.43 and $46.28 an hour.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $24.48 an hour, which is 8% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.40 and $28.20 an hour. BLS counts 1,080 of them working in the area, 149.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073), 30% of the weighting: a median of $31.03 an hour, 8% above the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $27.99 and $37.58 an hour. About 450 work in the metro. That is 62.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $370 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $260. That is a swing of roughly 4.7% to 6.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Coeur d'Alene has 72,280 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 254th 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% | $27.43 | $35.20 | $46.28 | $25.64 | 1.37 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $21.40 | $24.48 | $28.20 | $22.66 | 1.08 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $27.99 | $31.03 | $37.58 | $28.78 | 1.08 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.20 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Coeur d'Alene?
Jobs that often go together with asphalt driveway are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Coeur d'Alene wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, French drain comes out highest (+4%) and concrete slab lowest (−1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,650 – $9,300 | +1% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,550 – $10,400 | +2% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,050 – $5,500 | +1% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $630 – $2,200 | +4% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,450 – $5,150 | −1% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,000 | level |
The best months for asphalt driveway in Coeur d'Alene
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Coeur D'Alene (in the city). 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 Coeur d'Alene are April through October: 7 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March, November and December have an average overnight low at or below freezing (32°F).
In January, February, March, November and December the average low is at or below freezing, which means frozen ground and slower digging, compaction and sod or stone placement. NOAA counts about 121 days a year with a low at or below 32°F at this station.
Coeur d'Alene gets about 25 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, November and December (3.5 inches in December). Inside the workable window, July and August are the driest, at 0.7 and 0.8 inches. The station averages about 18 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 | 36 | 26 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 41 | 27 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Mar | 48 | 31 | 2.7 | Cold |
| Apr | 56 | 37 | 1.9 | Workable |
| May | 66 | 44 | 2.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 72 | 51 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 83 | 57 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 56 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 48 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 58 | 39 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 44 | 32 | 3.3 | Cold |
| Dec | 36 | 26 | 3.5 | Cold |
Cost by quality level and size in Coeur d'Alene
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Coeur d'Alene. 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
$3,150 to $5,050
New topcoat over a sound base, flat lot
Standard
$4,600 to $6,450
Full new driveway: base, 2-3 in of hot mix, edging
Premium
$6,000 to $7,900
Full tear-out and rebuild, drainage work, heavy-duty depth
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft | $1,300 – $2,100 | $1,900 – $2,700 | $2,500 – $3,250 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $2,150 – $3,400 | $3,100 – $4,350 | $4,050 – $5,300 |
| 2-car (20x30), 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $5,050 | $4,600 – $6,450 | $6,000 – $7,900 |
| long rural (10x100), 1,000 sq ft | $5,250 – $8,350 | $7,600 – $10,700 | $9,900 – $13,000 |
Optional extras in Coeur d'Alene
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.08 for Coeur d'Alene, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.20) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a sealcoat | $650 – $1,300 |
How Coeur d'Alene compares
Same job, same size (600 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Seattle is the priciest of the group at $6,600. Missoula is the cheapest at $5,250.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, IDthis page | $3,150 – $7,900 | $5,550 | |
| Spokane, WA55 miles | $3,550 – $8,800 | $6,200 | +12% |
| Missoula, MT120 miles | $3,050 – $7,400 | $5,250 | −5% |
| Kennewick, WA150 miles | $3,600 – $9,000 | $6,300 | +14% |
| Yakima, WA210 miles | $3,300 – $8,050 | $5,700 | +3% |
| Seattle, WA240 miles | $3,750 – $9,450 | $6,600 | +19% |
| Idaho (statewide) | $3,150 – $7,750 | $5,450 | −2% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,400 | $5,250 | −5% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Coeur d'Alene ranks #76 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Coeur d'Alene is 2% above the Idaho figure.
Elsewhere in Idaho
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise, ID | 391,790 jobs | $3,150 – $7,750 | $5,450 | −2% |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 81,840 jobs | $3,150 – $7,750 | $5,450 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Coeur d'Alene against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $2,950 – $7,200 | $5,100 | −8% |
| Bangor, ME | 72,270 jobs | $2,950 – $7,200 | $5,050 | −8% |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $2,700 – $6,400 | $4,550 | −18% |
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $3,050 – $7,500 | $5,250 | −5% |
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Asphalt driveway in Coeur d'Alene: your questions
+How much does it cost to pave a driveway in Coeur d'Alene?
For 600 sq ft, expect $3,150 to $7,900 in the Coeur d'Alene area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,600 to $6,450. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for asphalt driveway in Coeur d'Alene?
About $5.20 to $13 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 Coeur d'Alene or Spokane?
Spokane is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 600 sq ft there is $6,200, which is 12% more than Coeur d'Alene ($5,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Coeur d'Alene?
About 46% at the midpoint, or $2,550 out of $5,550. Materials are 52% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 41%.
+What would 2-car (20x30), 600 sq ft cost in Coeur d'Alene?
$3,150 to $7,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does asphalt driveway need a permit in Coeur d'Alene?
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 Coeur d'Alene area (our national range of $50 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Coeur d'Alene expensive for asphalt driveway compared with the rest of Idaho?
Coeur d'Alene is 2% above the Idaho statewide estimate ($5,450 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Idaho; see the state page to compare them.
+What do paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators earn in Coeur d'Alene?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $35.20 an hour, compared with $25.64 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.43 to $46.28.
+What do basic and premium asphalt driveway work cost in Coeur d'Alene?
For 600 sq ft, basic work runs $3,150 to $5,050 and premium work $6,000 to $7,900. 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 Coeur d'Alene?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through October. July and August 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 Coeur d'Alene?
$650 to $1,300 for 600 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Asphalt driveway near Coeur d'Alene
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.