Asphalt driveway cost in Bangor, ME
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (600 sq ft)
- $2,950 – $7,200
- Per sq ft
- $4.85 – $11.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $5,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #161
- 1 = most expensive
Bangor homeowners pay roughly $2,950 to $7,200 to pave a driveway at 600 sq ft, or $4.85 to $11.50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Bangor is almost level. Building materials run about 3% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 97.2).
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Estimated cost for 600 sq ft in Bangor, ME, standard level
$4,250 to $5,900
About $6.90 to $9.60 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 41% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,250 |
| Labor | $1,650 | $2,500 |
| Permits and fees | $90 | $150 |
| Total | $4,250 | $5,900 |
Cost breakdown for 600 sq ft in Bangor, ME
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $2,900 | $3,850 | 57% |
| Labor | $990 | $2,050 | $3,150 | 41% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $120 | $190 | 2% |
| Total | $2,950 | $5,050 | $7,200 | 100% |
Where the Bangor price comes from
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 $27.42 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Bangor is 0.97 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 41% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Maine statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Bangor metro is 97.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 600 sq ft comes to $2,900, compared with $2,950 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (96.5) and land at $50 to $190.
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 Bangor. The wage table below marks each row.
Why two Bangor quotes can differ
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.
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.
Optional extras in Bangor
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Bangor by the average of the local wage index (0.97) and goods index (0.97), a factor of 0.97. 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 | $580 – $1,150 |
Bangor against nearby metros and the rest of Maine
Same job, same size (600 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Boston is the priciest of the group at $5,850.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor, MEthis page | $2,950 – $7,200 | $5,050 | |
| Portland, ME150 miles | $3,050 – $7,500 | $5,250 | +4% |
| Burlington, VT220 miles | $3,050 – $7,400 | $5,200 | +3% |
| Manchester, NH230 miles | $3,100 – $7,550 | $5,300 | +5% |
| Boston, MA230 miles | $3,350 – $8,400 | $5,850 | +16% |
| Barnstable, MA265 miles | $3,200 – $7,950 | $5,550 | +10% |
| Maine (statewide) | $3,000 – $7,300 | $5,150 | +1% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,400 | $5,250 | +3% |
Across 300 US metros, Bangor comes in at #161 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, Bangor is 1% below the Maine figure.
Other Maine metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, ME | 288,480 jobs | $3,050 – $7,500 | $5,250 | +4% |
Cities with a workforce like Bangor's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bangor against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $3,150 – $7,900 | $5,550 | +9% |
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $3,050 – $7,500 | $5,250 | +4% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $2,950 – $7,200 | $5,100 | level |
| Redding, CA | 71,550 jobs | $3,500 – $8,800 | $6,150 | +21% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: asphalt driveway pricing in Bangor
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Bangor 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
$2,950 to $4,650
New topcoat over a sound base, flat lot
Standard
$4,250 to $5,900
Full new driveway: base, 2-3 in of hot mix, edging
Premium
$5,500 to $7,200
Full tear-out and rebuild, drainage work, heavy-duty depth
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft | $1,200 – $1,900 | $1,750 – $2,450 | $2,300 – $3,000 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $2,000 – $3,150 | $2,850 – $4,000 | $3,700 – $4,850 |
| 2-car (20x30), 600 sq ft | $2,950 – $4,650 | $4,250 – $5,900 | $5,500 – $7,200 |
| long rural (10x100), 1,000 sq ft | $4,900 – $7,700 | $7,000 – $9,750 | $9,050 – $11,800 |
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 Bangor is 0.97 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 Bangor metro, so we used the Maine statewide median: $27.42 an hour against $25.64 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.84 and $35.90 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $21.35 an hour, 6% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.60 and $22.35 an hour. About 530 work in the metro. That is 73.3 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 $25.00 an hour, which is 13% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $22.23 and $28.94 an hour. BLS counts 310 of them working in the area, 42.9 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 ($35.90 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $280. At the 25th percentile ($23.84) it shrinks by about $120. The total moves by 5.6% or 2.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 72,270 jobs in the Bangor area. That makes it the 255th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators (47-2071) | 40% | $23.84 | $27.42 | $35.90 | $25.64 | 1.07 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.60 | $21.35 | $22.35 | $22.66 | 0.94 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $22.23 | $25.00 | $28.94 | $28.78 | 0.87 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.97 | |||||
When to schedule asphalt driveway in Bangor
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Bangor Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
May through October is the stretch where digging, grading and setting material in the ground runs into the fewest weather problems in Bangor (6 of 12 months). January, February, March, April, November and December have an average overnight low at or below freezing (32°F).
In January, February, March, April, 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 161 days a year with a low at or below 32°F at this station.
Bangor gets about 42 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 75 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, October and November (4.6 inches in October). Inside the workable window, July and August are the driest, at 3.2 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 6 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 | 28 | 9 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 31 | 11 | 2.4 | Cold |
| Mar | 40 | 21 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Apr | 53 | 32 | 3.6 | Cold |
| May | 66 | 43 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 75 | 53 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 80 | 59 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 79 | 57 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 71 | 49 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 58 | 38 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 46 | 29 | 3.8 | Cold |
| Dec | 35 | 17 | 3.7 | Cold |
Related projects, priced for Bangor
Because every project leans on different trades, Bangor's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, French drain runs −4% 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 | $2,350 – $9,600 | −6% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,800 – $5,050 | −7% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $570 – $2,000 | −4% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,800 | −8% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,650 | −9% |
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Asphalt driveway in Bangor: your questions
+How much does it cost to pave a driveway in Bangor?
For 600 sq ft, expect $2,950 to $7,200 in the Bangor area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,250 to $5,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for asphalt driveway in Bangor?
About $4.85 to $11.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $50 to $190 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $12.
+Is asphalt driveway cheaper in Bangor or Portland?
Portland is 150 miles away. The midpoint for 600 sq ft there is $5,250, which is 4% more than Bangor ($5,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bangor?
About 41% at the midpoint, or $2,050 out of $5,050. Materials are 57% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 41%.
+What would 2-car (20x30), 600 sq ft cost in Bangor?
$2,950 to $7,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does asphalt driveway need a permit in Bangor?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $50 to $190 for fees in the Bangor area (our national range of $50 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bangor expensive for asphalt driveway compared with the rest of Maine?
Bangor is 1% below the Maine statewide estimate ($5,150 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Maine; see the state page to compare them.
+What do paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators earn in Bangor?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $27.42 an hour, compared with $25.64 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.84 to $35.90.
+What do basic and premium asphalt driveway work cost in Bangor?
For 600 sq ft, basic work runs $2,950 to $4,650 and premium work $5,500 to $7,200. 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 Bangor?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are May 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 Bangor?
$580 to $1,150 for 600 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Asphalt driveway near Bangor
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.