Asphalt driveway cost in Myrtle Beach, SC
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
- $4.60 – $11
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $5,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #250
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to pave a driveway in Myrtle Beach, plan on $2,800 to $6,700 for 600 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $4.60 to $11 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 9% lower than the national one. Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators earn a median of $22.62 an hour in the Myrtle Beach area, 12% below the US median of $25.64.
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Estimated cost for 600 sq ft in Myrtle Beach, SC, standard level
$3,950 to $5,550
About $6.45 to $8.95 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 37% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,250 |
| Labor | $1,400 | $2,150 |
| Permits and fees | $90 | $150 |
| Total | $3,950 | $5,550 |
Cost breakdown for 600 sq ft in Myrtle Beach, SC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $2,850 | $3,800 | 60% |
| Labor | $850 | $1,750 | $2,700 | 37% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $120 | $190 | 2% |
| Total | $2,800 | $4,750 | $6,700 | 100% |
Where the Myrtle Beach 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 $22.62 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Myrtle Beach is 0.83 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 37% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Myrtle Beach metro is 96.3 (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 (93.6) and land at $45 to $190.
Is Myrtle Beach cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $4,750 to $4,900 across Myrtle Beach and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach, SCthis page | $2,800 – $6,700 | $4,750 | |
| Florence, SC50 miles | $2,850 – $6,850 | $4,850 | +2% |
| Wilmington, NC60 miles | $2,850 – $6,900 | $4,900 | +3% |
| Fayetteville, NC80 miles | $2,850 – $6,850 | $4,850 | +2% |
| Charleston, SC85 miles | $2,800 – $6,700 | $4,750 | level |
| Columbia, SC120 miles | $2,850 – $6,800 | $4,800 | +1% |
| South Carolina (statewide) | $2,850 – $6,800 | $4,850 | +2% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,400 | $5,250 | +10% |
Across 300 US metros, Myrtle Beach comes in at #250 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, Myrtle Beach is 2% below the South Carolina figure.
Other South Carolina metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, SC | 434,900 jobs | $2,850 – $6,850 | $4,850 | +2% |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $2,850 – $6,800 | $4,800 | +1% |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $2,800 – $6,700 | $4,750 | level |
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $2,850 – $6,800 | $4,800 | +1% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $2,850 – $6,850 | $4,850 | +2% |
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $2,850 – $6,900 | $4,900 | +3% |
Cities with a workforce like Myrtle Beach's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Myrtle Beach against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND | 148,660 jobs | $3,000 – $7,300 | $5,150 | +8% |
| Vallejo, CA | 144,130 jobs | $3,650 – $9,250 | $6,450 | +36% |
| Killeen, TX | 150,580 jobs | $2,750 – $6,600 | $4,650 | −2% |
| Huntington, WV | 140,740 jobs | $2,900 – $7,100 | $5,000 | +5% |
Add-ons priced for Myrtle Beach
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Myrtle Beach by the average of the local wage index (0.83) and goods index (0.96), 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 |
Why two Myrtle Beach quotes can differ
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: asphalt driveway pricing in Myrtle Beach
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Myrtle Beach 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 $5,550
Full new driveway: base, 2-3 in of hot mix, edging
Premium
$5,150 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 | $2,150 – $2,800 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,900 – $2,950 | $2,700 – $3,750 | $3,450 – $4,550 |
| 2-car (20x30), 600 sq ft | $2,800 – $4,350 | $3,950 – $5,550 | $5,150 – $6,700 |
| long rural (10x100), 1,000 sq ft | $4,650 – $7,200 | $6,550 – $9,100 | $8,500 – $11,000 |
What nearby projects cost in Myrtle Beach
Because every project leans on different trades, Myrtle Beach's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, concrete slab runs −11% and concrete driveway −15%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,800 | −15% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,200 – $9,000 | −12% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,600 – $4,750 | −13% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $530 – $1,850 | −11% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,150 – $4,700 | −11% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,500 | −12% |
Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach is 0.83 times the national level.
For paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators (47-2071, weighted 40%) the local median is $22.62 an hour, which is 12% below the national $25.64. The middle half of them earn between $19.47 and $22.62 an hour. BLS counts 150 of them working in the area, 10.3 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 $18.37 an hour, 19% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.32 and $22.65 an hour. About 1,440 work in the metro. That is 98.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073, weighted 30%) the local median is $22.59 an hour, which is 22% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $19.93 and $23.83 an hour. BLS counts 980 of them working in the area, 67.0 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 ($22.62 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $0. At the 25th percentile ($19.47) it shrinks by about $100. The total moves by 0.0% or 2.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 146,260 jobs in the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach area. That makes it the 157th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.09% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators (47-2071) | 40% | $19.47 | $22.62 | $22.62 | $25.64 | 0.88 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.32 | $18.37 | $22.65 | $22.66 | 0.81 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $19.93 | $22.59 | $23.83 | $28.78 | 0.78 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Climate in Myrtle Beach: timing your asphalt driveway job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Myrtle Beach (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for digging, grading and setting material in the ground in Myrtle Beach: 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.
Myrtle Beach gets about 54 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are July, August and September (6.8 inches in September). The station averages about 22 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 | 56 | 34 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 58 | 36 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 64 | 42 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 72 | 51 | 3.4 | Workable |
| May | 79 | 60 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 85 | 68 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 72 | 6.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 87 | 70 | 6.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 83 | 65 | 6.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 76 | 54 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 66 | 42 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 59 | 36 | 3.8 | Workable |
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Asphalt driveway in Myrtle Beach: your questions
+How much does it cost to pave a driveway in Myrtle Beach?
For 600 sq ft, expect $2,800 to $6,700 in the Myrtle Beach area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,950 to $5,550. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for asphalt driveway in Myrtle Beach?
About $4.60 to $11 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 Myrtle Beach or Florence?
Florence is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 600 sq ft there is $4,850, which is 2% more than Myrtle Beach ($4,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Myrtle Beach?
About 37% at the midpoint, or $1,750 out of $4,750. Materials are 60% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 41%.
+What would 2-car (20x30), 600 sq ft cost in Myrtle Beach?
$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 Myrtle Beach?
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 Myrtle Beach area (our national range of $50 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Myrtle Beach expensive for asphalt driveway compared with the rest of South Carolina?
Myrtle Beach is 2% below the South Carolina statewide estimate ($4,850 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in South Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators earn in Myrtle Beach?
The BLS median is $22.62 an hour in the Myrtle Beach area, compared with $25.64 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.47 to $22.62.
+What do basic and premium asphalt driveway work cost in Myrtle Beach?
For 600 sq ft, basic work runs $2,800 to $4,350 and premium work $5,150 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.
+Is there a bad season to pave a driveway in Myrtle Beach?
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 Myrtle Beach?
$540 to $1,100 for 600 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Asphalt driveway near Myrtle Beach
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.