Asphalt driveway cost in Eugene, OR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (600 sq ft)
- $3,350 – $8,200
- Per sq ft
- $5.45 – $13.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +10%
- US $5,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #57
- 1 = most expensive
An asphalt driveway in Eugene, OR usually costs $3,350 to $8,200 for 600 sq ft. That works out to about $5.45 to $13.50 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $540 more. Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators earn a median of $35.06 an hour in the Eugene area, 37% above the US median of $25.64.
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Estimated cost for 600 sq ft in Eugene, OR, standard level
$4,800 to $6,750
About $7.80 to $11 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 44% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,700 | $3,550 |
| Labor | $2,000 | $3,050 |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $160 |
| Total | $4,800 | $6,750 |
Cost breakdown for 600 sq ft in Eugene, OR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,100 | $3,150 | $4,150 | 54% |
| Labor | $1,200 | $2,500 | $3,800 | 44% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $130 | $200 | 2% |
| Total | $3,350 | $5,750 | $8,200 | 100% |
Where the Eugene price comes from
Labor is 44% of the midpoint bill here, against 41% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators (40%), construction laborers (30%), operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (30%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Eugene the blended ratio comes out at 1.18.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Eugene is at 105.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $2,950 nationally becomes $3,150 here (midpoint, 600 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 101.6: $50 to $200.
What local crews earn in Eugene
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 Eugene the blend is 1.18.
Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators (47-2071), 40% of the weighting: a median of $35.06 an hour, 37% above the US median of $25.64. The middle half of them earn between $28.77 and $49.36 an hour. About 40 work in the metro. That is 2.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $22.85 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $20.21 and $27.39 an hour. BLS counts 1,010 of them working in the area, 64.0 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 $31.44 an hour, 9% above the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $28.73 and $37.58 an hour. About 330 work in the metro. That is 20.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, so expect fewer 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 $480 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $210. That is a swing of roughly 3.6% to 8.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Eugene-Springfield has 157,710 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 150th 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% | $28.77 | $35.06 | $49.36 | $25.64 | 1.37 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $20.21 | $22.85 | $27.39 | $22.66 | 1.01 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $28.73 | $31.44 | $37.58 | $28.78 | 1.09 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.18 | |||||
Optional extras in Eugene
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.11 for Eugene, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.18) and goods price index (1.05). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a sealcoat | $670 – $1,350 |
Why two Eugene quotes can differ
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.
What nearby projects cost in Eugene
Jobs that often go together with asphalt driveway are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Eugene wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, paver patio comes out highest (+9%) and concrete patio lowest (+5%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,850 – $9,700 | +5% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,650 – $10,700 | +5% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,250 – $5,900 | +9% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $640 – $2,250 | +7% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,600 – $5,450 | +5% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,300 – $4,200 | +5% |
Eugene: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Eugene. 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
$3,350 to $5,300
New topcoat over a sound base, flat lot
Standard
$4,800 to $6,750
Full new driveway: base, 2-3 in of hot mix, edging
Premium
$6,250 to $8,200
Full tear-out and rebuild, drainage work, heavy-duty depth
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft | $1,350 – $2,200 | $1,950 – $2,800 | $2,600 – $3,400 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $2,250 – $3,550 | $3,250 – $4,550 | $4,200 – $5,500 |
| 2-car (20x30), 600 sq ft | $3,350 – $5,300 | $4,800 – $6,750 | $6,250 – $8,200 |
| long rural (10x100), 1,000 sq ft | $5,550 – $8,700 | $7,900 – $11,100 | $10,300 – $13,500 |
How Eugene compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 600 sq ft range from $5,600 to $5,950 across Eugene and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene, ORthis page | $3,350 – $8,200 | $5,750 | |
| Salem, OR65 miles | $3,350 – $8,200 | $5,750 | level |
| Bend, OR100 miles | $3,300 – $8,050 | $5,700 | −1% |
| Medford, OR105 miles | $3,250 – $7,950 | $5,600 | −3% |
| Portland, OR115 miles | $3,450 – $8,500 | $5,950 | +4% |
| Yakima, WA205 miles | $3,300 – $8,050 | $5,700 | −1% |
| Oregon (statewide) | $3,350 – $8,150 | $5,750 | level |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,400 | $5,250 | −9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Eugene ranks #57 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Eugene is 0% above the Oregon figure.
Elsewhere in Oregon
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | 1,208,410 jobs | $3,450 – $8,500 | $5,950 | +4% |
| Salem, OR | 188,620 jobs | $3,350 – $8,200 | $5,750 | level |
| Bend, OR | 108,240 jobs | $3,300 – $8,050 | $5,700 | −1% |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $3,250 – $7,950 | $5,600 | −3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Eugene against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MS | 158,310 jobs | $2,800 – $6,700 | $4,750 | −18% |
| Brownsville, TX | 157,450 jobs | $2,700 – $6,400 | $4,550 | −21% |
| Youngstown, OH | 160,160 jobs | $3,100 – $7,650 | $5,400 | −7% |
| Hickory, NC | 154,090 jobs | $2,850 – $6,800 | $4,800 | −17% |
Eugene weather and the asphalt driveway calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Eugene Mahlon Sweet Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for digging, grading and setting material in the ground in Eugene: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average overnight low at or below freezing (32°F)) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Eugene gets about 41 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, November and December (7.2 inches in December). 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 | 48 | 35 | 6.0 | Workable |
| Feb | 52 | 35 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Mar | 57 | 37 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 61 | 40 | 3.3 | Workable |
| May | 68 | 44 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 74 | 48 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 52 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 52 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 48 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 65 | 42 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 53 | 38 | 6.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 34 | 7.2 | Workable |
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Asphalt driveway in Eugene: your questions
+How much does it cost to pave a driveway in Eugene?
For 600 sq ft, expect $3,350 to $8,200 in the Eugene area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,800 to $6,750. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for asphalt driveway in Eugene?
About $5.45 to $13.50 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 Eugene or Salem?
Salem is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 600 sq ft there is $5,750, which is 0% more than Eugene ($5,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Eugene?
About 44% at the midpoint, or $2,500 out of $5,750. Materials are 54% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 41%.
+What would 2-car (20x30), 600 sq ft cost in Eugene?
$3,350 to $8,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does asphalt driveway need a permit in Eugene?
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 Eugene area (our national range of $50 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Eugene expensive for asphalt driveway compared with the rest of Oregon?
Eugene is 0% above the Oregon statewide estimate ($5,750 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Oregon; see the state page to compare them.
+What do paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators earn in Eugene?
The BLS median is $35.06 an hour in the Eugene area, compared with $25.64 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.77 to $49.36.
+What do basic and premium asphalt driveway work cost in Eugene?
For 600 sq ft, basic work runs $3,350 to $5,300 and premium work $6,250 to $8,200. Basic means: new topcoat over a sound base, flat lot. Premium means: full tear-out and rebuild, drainage work, heavy-duty depth.
+Is there a bad season to pave a driveway in Eugene?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
+What does "add a sealcoat" add in Eugene?
$670 to $1,350 for 600 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Asphalt driveway near Eugene
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.