Asphalt driveway cost in Shreveport, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (600 sq ft)
- $2,800 – $6,700
- Per sq ft
- $4.55 – $11
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $5,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #260
- 1 = most expensive
Shreveport homeowners pay roughly $2,800 to $6,700 to pave a driveway at 600 sq ft, or $4.55 to $11 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Shreveport is 10% lower. Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators earn a median of $23.29 an hour in the Shreveport area, 9% below the US median of $25.64.
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Estimated cost for 600 sq ft in Shreveport, LA, standard level
$3,950 to $5,500
About $6.45 to $8.95 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 39% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,150 |
| Labor | $1,450 | $2,200 |
| Permits and fees | $80 | $130 |
| Total | $3,950 | $5,500 |
Cost breakdown for 600 sq ft in Shreveport, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,850 | $2,800 | $3,700 | 59% |
| Labor | $880 | $1,850 | $2,800 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $110 | $170 | 2% |
| Total | $2,800 | $4,750 | $6,700 | 100% |
What is behind the Shreveport number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators at 40%, construction laborers at 30%, operating engineers and other construction equipment operators at 30%. Weighted together, Shreveport wages are 0.86 times the national level. Labor makes up about 39% of the midpoint estimate (41% at national prices). BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Louisiana statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Shreveport metro is 93.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 600 sq ft comes to $2,800, compared with $2,950 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (84.8) and land at $40 to $170.
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 Shreveport. The wage table below marks each row.
Specs and site conditions that change a Shreveport bid
Sealcoating
Sealing is $1-$2 per sq ft and is a maintenance cost, not part of the install.
New versus overlay
Resurfacing an existing driveway runs $3-$7 per sq ft; a full new driveway runs $5-$12+ (HomeGuide). Tearing out and replacing one is higher still.
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.
Extras that change the Shreveport total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Shreveport by the average of the local wage index (0.86) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.90. 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 | $540 – $1,100 |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Shreveport is 0.86 times the national level.
Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators (47-2071) carry 40% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Shreveport metro, so we used the Louisiana statewide median: $23.29 an hour against $25.64 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $20.95 and $30.78 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $18.50 an hour, 18% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.43 and $22.95 an hour. About 1,170 work in the metro. That is 71.9 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 $24.52 an hour, which is 15% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $22.57 and $31.60 an hour. BLS counts 750 of them working in the area, 46.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is deeper 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 ($30.78 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $250. At the 25th percentile ($20.95) it shrinks by about $80. The total moves by 5.3% or 1.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 162,750 jobs in the Shreveport-Bossier City area. That makes it the 146th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.10% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators (47-2071) | 40% | $20.95 | $23.29 | $30.78 | $25.64 | 0.91 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $16.43 | $18.50 | $22.95 | $22.66 | 0.82 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $22.57 | $24.52 | $31.60 | $28.78 | 0.85 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
Shreveport: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Shreveport 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
$2,800 to $4,350
New topcoat over a sound base, flat lot
Standard
$3,950 to $5,500
Full new driveway: base, 2-3 in of hot mix, edging
Premium
$5,100 to $6,700
Full tear-out and rebuild, drainage work, heavy-duty depth
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft | $1,150 – $1,800 | $1,650 – $2,300 | $2,100 – $2,750 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,850 – $2,900 | $2,650 – $3,700 | $3,450 – $4,500 |
| 2-car (20x30), 600 sq ft | $2,800 – $4,350 | $3,950 – $5,500 | $5,100 – $6,700 |
| long rural (10x100), 1,000 sq ft | $4,600 – $7,150 | $6,550 – $9,100 | $8,450 – $11,000 |
When to schedule asphalt driveway in Shreveport
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Shreveport (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through May is the stretch where digging, grading and setting material in the ground runs into the fewest weather problems in Shreveport (8 of 12 months). June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Shreveport gets about 51 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, April and December (5.2 inches in April). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 4.3 and 4.0 inches. The station averages about 99 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 | 58 | 37 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 63 | 41 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 48 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 54 | 5.2 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 64 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 71 | 4.8 | Hot |
| Jul | 94 | 74 | 3.5 | Hot |
| Aug | 95 | 73 | 2.9 | Hot |
| Sep | 90 | 67 | 3.5 | Hot |
| Oct | 79 | 55 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 68 | 45 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 60 | 39 | 4.9 | Workable |
Shreveport against nearby metros and the rest of Louisiana
Same job, same size (600 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Shreveport is the priciest of the group. Tyler is the cheapest at $4,500.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport, LAthis page | $2,800 – $6,700 | $4,750 | |
| Longview, TX55 miles | $2,750 – $6,600 | $4,650 | −1% |
| Texarkana, TX75 miles | $2,750 – $6,550 | $4,650 | −2% |
| Tyler, TX90 miles | $2,650 – $6,350 | $4,500 | −5% |
| Monroe, LA100 miles | $2,750 – $6,550 | $4,650 | −2% |
| Alexandria, LA105 miles | $2,750 – $6,550 | $4,650 | −2% |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $2,800 – $6,700 | $4,750 | level |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,400 | $5,250 | +10% |
Across 300 US metros, Shreveport comes in at #260 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, Shreveport is 0% below the Louisiana figure.
Other Louisiana metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $2,850 – $6,850 | $4,850 | +2% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $2,950 – $7,250 | $5,100 | +8% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $2,750 – $6,650 | $4,700 | level |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $2,800 – $6,800 | $4,800 | +2% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $2,800 – $6,700 | $4,750 | level |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $2,750 – $6,550 | $4,650 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Shreveport's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Shreveport against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton, OH | 163,080 jobs | $3,000 – $7,450 | $5,250 | +10% |
| Waterbury, CT | 160,710 jobs | $3,350 – $8,400 | $5,850 | +24% |
| Beaumont, TX | 163,220 jobs | $2,900 – $7,050 | $4,950 | +5% |
| Youngstown, OH | 160,160 jobs | $3,100 – $7,650 | $5,400 | +14% |
What nearby projects cost in Shreveport
Because every project leans on different trades, Shreveport's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, paver patio runs −11% and concrete driveway −14%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,900 | −14% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,200 – $9,050 | −12% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,700 – $4,850 | −11% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $530 – $1,850 | −11% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,150 – $4,600 | −11% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,450 | −13% |
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Asphalt driveway in Shreveport: your questions
+How much does it cost to pave a driveway in Shreveport?
For 600 sq ft, expect $2,800 to $6,700 in the Shreveport area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,950 to $5,500. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for asphalt driveway in Shreveport?
About $4.55 to $11 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $170 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $12.
+Is asphalt driveway cheaper in Shreveport or Longview?
Longview is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 600 sq ft there is $4,650, which is 1% less than Shreveport ($4,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Shreveport?
About 39% at the midpoint, or $1,850 out of $4,750. Materials are 59% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 41%.
+What would 2-car (20x30), 600 sq ft cost in Shreveport?
$2,800 to $6,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does asphalt driveway need a permit in Shreveport?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $40 to $170 for fees in the Shreveport area (our national range of $50 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Shreveport expensive for asphalt driveway compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Shreveport is 0% below the Louisiana statewide estimate ($4,750 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Louisiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators earn in Shreveport?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $23.29 an hour, compared with $25.64 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.95 to $30.78.
+What do basic and premium asphalt driveway work cost in Shreveport?
For 600 sq ft, basic work runs $2,800 to $4,350 and premium work $5,100 to $6,700. 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 Shreveport?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. February and November 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 Shreveport?
$540 to $1,100 for 600 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Asphalt driveway near Shreveport
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.