Asphalt driveway cost in Hattiesburg, MS
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (600 sq ft)
- $2,700 – $6,400
- Per sq ft
- $4.45 – $10.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $5,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #296
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for an asphalt driveway in the Hattiesburg area: $2,700 to $6,400 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 13% lower than the US figure. Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators earn a median of $17.80 an hour in the Hattiesburg area, 31% below the US median of $25.64.
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Estimated cost for 600 sq ft in Hattiesburg, MS, standard level
$3,800 to $5,300
About $6.20 to $8.60 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 35% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,250 |
| Labor | $1,250 | $1,900 |
| Permits and fees | $85 | $140 |
| Total | $3,800 | $5,300 |
Cost breakdown for 600 sq ft in Hattiesburg, MS
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $2,850 | $3,800 | 63% |
| Labor | $760 | $1,600 | $2,400 | 35% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $110 | $180 | 2% |
| Total | $2,700 | $4,550 | $6,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Hattiesburg 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 $17.80 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Hattiesburg is 0.74 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 35% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Mississippi statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Hattiesburg 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 87.6: $45 to $180.
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 Hattiesburg. The wage table below marks each row.
Related projects, priced for Hattiesburg
Jobs that often go together with asphalt driveway are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Hattiesburg wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, concrete slab comes out highest (−12%) and concrete driveway lowest (−17%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,600 | −17% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,150 – $8,850 | −13% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,550 – $4,550 | −16% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $520 – $1,850 | −13% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,100 – $4,600 | −12% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,400 | −14% |
Who does the work: Hattiesburg 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 Hattiesburg the blend is 0.74.
Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators (47-2071) carry 40% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Hattiesburg metro, so we used the Mississippi statewide median: $17.80 an hour against $25.64 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $16.09 and $21.76 an hour.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $17.17 an hour, which is 24% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $14.92 and $19.52 an hour. BLS counts 420 of them working in the area, 67.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073), 30% of the weighting: a median of $22.61 an hour, 21% below the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $17.99 and $27.82 an hour. About 180 work in the metro. That is 28.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $130 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $55. That is a swing of roughly 1.3% to 2.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Hattiesburg has 62,230 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 280th 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% | $16.09 | $17.80 | $21.76 | $25.64 | 0.69 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $14.92 | $17.17 | $19.52 | $22.66 | 0.76 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $17.99 | $22.61 | $27.82 | $28.78 | 0.79 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.74 | |||||
Extras that change the Hattiesburg total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.85 for Hattiesburg, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.74) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a sealcoat | $510 – $1,000 |
Pick a size, pick a tier: asphalt driveway pricing in Hattiesburg
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Hattiesburg. 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
$2,700 to $4,200
New topcoat over a sound base, flat lot
Standard
$3,800 to $5,300
Full new driveway: base, 2-3 in of hot mix, edging
Premium
$4,900 to $6,400
Full tear-out and rebuild, drainage work, heavy-duty depth
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft | $1,100 – $1,750 | $1,550 – $2,200 | $2,050 – $2,650 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,800 – $2,800 | $2,550 – $3,550 | $3,300 – $4,300 |
| 2-car (20x30), 600 sq ft | $2,700 – $4,200 | $3,800 – $5,300 | $4,900 – $6,400 |
| long rural (10x100), 1,000 sq ft | $4,500 – $6,900 | $6,300 – $8,700 | $8,100 – $10,500 |
The best months for asphalt driveway in Hattiesburg
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Hattiesburg Chain Muni Ap (5 miles from the city center). 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 Hattiesburg are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Hattiesburg gets about 59 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, June and July (5.8 inches in June). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 3.7 and 3.7 inches. The station averages about 96 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 | 60 | 38 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 65 | 42 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 72 | 48 | 5.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 54 | 5.4 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 62 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 70 | 5.8 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 72 | 5.7 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 72 | 4.8 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 67 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 80 | 55 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 69 | 44 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 62 | 41 | 5.0 | Workable |
Why two Hattiesburg quotes can differ
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.
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).
Is Hattiesburg cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Hattiesburg. Mobile comes closest at about $4,650.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg, MSthis page | $2,700 – $6,400 | $4,550 | |
| Gulfport, MS50 miles | $2,800 – $6,700 | $4,750 | +4% |
| Slidell, LA70 miles | $2,800 – $6,700 | $4,750 | +4% |
| Mobile, AL70 miles | $2,750 – $6,550 | $4,650 | +2% |
| Daphne, AL95 miles | $2,750 – $6,600 | $4,700 | +3% |
| Jackson, MS100 miles | $2,800 – $6,650 | $4,750 | +4% |
| Mississippi (statewide) | $2,700 – $6,450 | $4,600 | +1% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,400 | $5,250 | +15% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Hattiesburg ranks #296 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Hattiesburg is 1% below the Mississippi figure.
Elsewhere in Mississippi
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | 270,730 jobs | $2,800 – $6,650 | $4,750 | +4% |
| Gulfport, MS | 158,310 jobs | $2,800 – $6,700 | $4,750 | +4% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Hattiesburg against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vineland, NJ | 62,300 jobs | $3,350 – $8,300 | $5,800 | +28% |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $3,000 – $7,350 | $5,200 | +14% |
| Muskegon, MI | 62,340 jobs | $2,950 – $7,150 | $5,050 | +11% |
| Santa Fe, NM | 61,770 jobs | $2,850 – $6,950 | $4,900 | +8% |
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Asphalt driveway in Hattiesburg: your questions
+How much does it cost to pave a driveway in Hattiesburg?
For 600 sq ft, expect $2,700 to $6,400 in the Hattiesburg area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,800 to $5,300. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for asphalt driveway in Hattiesburg?
About $4.45 to $10.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $45 to $180 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $12.
+Is asphalt driveway cheaper in Hattiesburg or Gulfport?
Gulfport is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 600 sq ft there is $4,750, which is 4% more than Hattiesburg ($4,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Hattiesburg?
About 35% at the midpoint, or $1,600 out of $4,550. Materials are 63% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 41%.
+What would 2-car (20x30), 600 sq ft cost in Hattiesburg?
$2,700 to $6,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does asphalt driveway need a permit in Hattiesburg?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $45 to $180 for fees in the Hattiesburg area (our national range of $50 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Hattiesburg expensive for asphalt driveway compared with the rest of Mississippi?
Hattiesburg is 1% below the Mississippi statewide estimate ($4,600 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Mississippi; see the state page to compare them.
+What do paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators earn in Hattiesburg?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $17.80 an hour, compared with $25.64 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $16.09 to $21.76.
+What do basic and premium asphalt driveway work cost in Hattiesburg?
For 600 sq ft, basic work runs $2,700 to $4,200 and premium work $4,900 to $6,400. 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 Hattiesburg?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. 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 Hattiesburg?
$510 to $1,000 for 600 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Asphalt driveway near Hattiesburg
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.