Asphalt driveway cost in Hagerstown, MD
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (600 sq ft)
- $2,950 – $7,100
- Per sq ft
- $4.80 – $11.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $5,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #172
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to pave a driveway in Hagerstown, plan on $2,950 to $7,100 for 600 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $4.80 to $11.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 4% lower than the national one. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.4).
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Estimated cost for 600 sq ft in Hagerstown, MD, standard level
$4,200 to $5,850
About $6.85 to $9.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 41% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,250 |
| Labor | $1,600 | $2,450 |
| Permits and fees | $90 | $150 |
| Total | $4,200 | $5,850 |
Cost breakdown for 600 sq ft in Hagerstown, MD
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $2,850 | $3,800 | 57% |
| Labor | $980 | $2,050 | $3,100 | 41% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $120 | $190 | 2% |
| Total | $2,950 | $5,000 | $7,100 | 100% |
Where the Hagerstown price comes from
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, Hagerstown wages are 0.96 times the national level. Labor makes up about 41% of the midpoint estimate (41% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Hagerstown metro is 96.4 (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 (94.2) and land at $45 to $190.
Optional extras in Hagerstown
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Hagerstown by the average of the local wage index (0.96) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.96. 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 |
Hagerstown 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 Hagerstown is 0.96 times the national level.
For paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators (47-2071, weighted 40%) the local median is $27.70 an hour, which is 8% above the national $25.64. The middle half of them earn between $26.75 and $29.35 an hour. BLS counts 50 of them working in the area, 4.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $20.59 an hour, 9% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.55 and $23.61 an hour. About 560 work in the metro. That is 52.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073, weighted 30%) the local median is $24.43 an hour, which is 15% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $21.90 and $29.53 an hour. BLS counts 380 of them working in the area, 35.5 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 ($29.35 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $55. At the 25th percentile ($26.75) it shrinks by about $30. The total moves by 1.1% or 0.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 107,170 jobs in the Hagerstown-Martinsburg area. That makes it the 195th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.07% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators (47-2071) | 40% | $26.75 | $27.70 | $29.35 | $25.64 | 1.08 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.55 | $20.59 | $23.61 | $22.66 | 0.91 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $21.90 | $24.43 | $29.53 | $28.78 | 0.85 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.96 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Hagerstown
Because every project leans on different trades, Hagerstown's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, French drain runs −5% and concrete driveway −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,250 | −10% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,300 – $9,400 | −8% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,800 – $5,100 | −7% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $570 – $2,000 | −5% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,800 | −8% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,650 | −9% |
Hagerstown against nearby metros and the rest of Maryland
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Hagerstown. Winchester is the lowest at about $4,850 (midpoint, 600 sq ft), 30 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown, MDthis page | $2,950 – $7,100 | $5,000 | |
| Chambersburg, PA30 miles | $3,050 – $7,450 | $5,250 | +5% |
| Winchester, VA30 miles | $2,850 – $6,850 | $4,850 | −3% |
| Washington, DC55 miles | $3,200 – $7,800 | $5,500 | +9% |
| Altoona, PA65 miles | $3,000 – $7,300 | $5,150 | +3% |
| York, PA70 miles | $3,100 – $7,550 | $5,350 | +6% |
| Maryland (statewide) | $3,150 – $7,700 | $5,450 | +8% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,400 | $5,250 | +4% |
Across 300 US metros, Hagerstown comes in at #172 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, Hagerstown is 8% below the Maryland figure.
Other Maryland metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MD | 1,356,680 jobs | $3,150 – $7,650 | $5,400 | +8% |
| Lexington Park, MD | 70,650 jobs | $3,100 – $7,550 | $5,300 | +6% |
Cities with a workforce like Hagerstown's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Hagerstown against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $3,100 – $7,700 | $5,400 | +7% |
| Champaign, IL | 105,500 jobs | $3,300 – $8,400 | $5,850 | +17% |
| Bend, OR | 108,240 jobs | $3,300 – $8,050 | $5,700 | +13% |
| St. Cloud, MN | 103,920 jobs | $3,250 – $8,100 | $5,650 | +13% |
Climate in Hagerstown: timing your asphalt driveway job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Hagerstown 1 E (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through November is the stretch where digging, grading and setting material in the ground runs into the fewest weather problems in Hagerstown (8 of 12 months). January, February, March and December have an average overnight low at or below freezing (32°F).
In January, February, March 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 103 days a year with a low at or below 32°F at this station.
Hagerstown gets about 44 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, May and September (4.8 inches in September). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 3.4 and 2.9 inches. The station averages about 32 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 | 40 | 22 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 44 | 25 | 2.7 | Cold |
| Mar | 53 | 32 | 3.9 | Cold |
| Apr | 65 | 41 | 3.9 | Workable |
| May | 74 | 53 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 83 | 62 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 86 | 66 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Aug | 85 | 65 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 56 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 45 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 54 | 34 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 44 | 27 | 3.7 | Cold |
Specs and site conditions that change a Hagerstown bid
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.
Hagerstown: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Hagerstown 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 $4,600
New topcoat over a sound base, flat lot
Standard
$4,200 to $5,850
Full new driveway: base, 2-3 in of hot mix, edging
Premium
$5,450 to $7,100
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 | $2,250 – $2,950 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,950 – $3,100 | $2,800 – $3,950 | $3,650 – $4,800 |
| 2-car (20x30), 600 sq ft | $2,950 – $4,600 | $4,200 – $5,850 | $5,450 – $7,100 |
| long rural (10x100), 1,000 sq ft | $4,850 – $7,600 | $6,900 – $9,650 | $9,000 – $11,700 |
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Asphalt driveway in Hagerstown: your questions
+How much does it cost to pave a driveway in Hagerstown?
For 600 sq ft, expect $2,950 to $7,100 in the Hagerstown area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,200 to $5,850. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for asphalt driveway in Hagerstown?
About $4.80 to $11.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $45 to $190 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $12.
+Is asphalt driveway cheaper in Hagerstown or Chambersburg?
Chambersburg is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 600 sq ft there is $5,250, which is 5% more than Hagerstown ($5,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Hagerstown?
About 41% at the midpoint, or $2,050 out of $5,000. Materials are 57% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 41%.
+What would 2-car (20x30), 600 sq ft cost in Hagerstown?
$2,950 to $7,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does asphalt driveway need a permit in Hagerstown?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $45 to $190 for fees in the Hagerstown area (our national range of $50 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Hagerstown expensive for asphalt driveway compared with the rest of Maryland?
Hagerstown is 8% below the Maryland statewide estimate ($5,450 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Maryland; see the state page to compare them.
+What do paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators earn in Hagerstown?
The BLS median is $27.70 an hour in the Hagerstown area, compared with $25.64 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.75 to $29.35.
+What do basic and premium asphalt driveway work cost in Hagerstown?
For 600 sq ft, basic work runs $2,950 to $4,600 and premium work $5,450 to $7,100. 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 Hagerstown?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. October 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 Hagerstown?
$580 to $1,150 for 600 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Asphalt driveway near Hagerstown
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.