Asphalt driveway cost in Beaumont, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (600 sq ft)
- $2,900 – $7,050
- Per sq ft
- $4.75 – $11.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $5,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #185
- 1 = most expensive
Beaumont homeowners pay roughly $2,900 to $7,050 to pave a driveway at 600 sq ft, or $4.75 to $11.50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Beaumont is 5% lower. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.8).
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Estimated cost for 600 sq ft in Beaumont, TX, standard level
$4,150 to $5,800
About $6.75 to $9.45 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 42% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,150 |
| Labor | $1,650 | $2,500 |
| Permits and fees | $85 | $140 |
| Total | $4,150 | $5,800 |
Cost breakdown for 600 sq ft in Beaumont, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,850 | $2,800 | $3,700 | 56% |
| Labor | $990 | $2,050 | $3,150 | 42% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $110 | $180 | 2% |
| Total | $2,900 | $4,950 | $7,050 | 100% |
Why Beaumont prices look the way they do
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, Beaumont wages are 0.97 times the national level. Labor makes up about 42% of the midpoint estimate (41% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Beaumont metro is 93.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 600 sq ft comes to $2,800, compared with $2,950 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (90.0) and land at $45 to $180.
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 Beaumont is 0.97 times the national level.
For paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators (47-2071, weighted 40%) the local median is $26.02 an hour, which is in line with the national $25.64. The middle half of them earn between $21.43 and $30.07 an hour. BLS counts 80 of them working in the area, 4.9 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 $21.27 an hour, 6% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.64 and $28.00 an hour. About 3,340 work in the metro. That is 204.6 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 $27.33 an hour, which is 5% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $22.43 and $29.26 an hour. BLS counts 1,120 of them working in the area, 68.6 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 ($30.07 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $130. At the 25th percentile ($21.43) it shrinks by about $150. The total moves by 2.7% or 3.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 163,220 jobs in the Beaumont-Port Arthur area. That makes it the 144th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.10% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators (47-2071) | 40% | $21.43 | $26.02 | $30.07 | $25.64 | 1.01 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.64 | $21.27 | $28.00 | $22.66 | 0.94 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $22.43 | $27.33 | $29.26 | $28.78 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.97 | |||||
Add-ons priced for Beaumont
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Beaumont by the average of the local wage index (0.97) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.95. 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 | $570 – $1,150 |
Asphalt driveway: what moves the price in Beaumont
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).
What nearby projects cost in Beaumont
Because every project leans on different trades, Beaumont's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, gravel driveway runs −6% and concrete driveway −9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,350 | −9% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,350 – $9,600 | −6% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,800 – $5,050 | −8% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $560 – $1,950 | −6% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,800 | −8% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,650 | −9% |
Cost by quality level and size in Beaumont
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Beaumont 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
$2,900 to $4,550
New topcoat over a sound base, flat lot
Standard
$4,150 to $5,800
Full new driveway: base, 2-3 in of hot mix, edging
Premium
$5,400 to $7,050
Full tear-out and rebuild, drainage work, heavy-duty depth
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft | $1,200 – $1,900 | $1,700 – $2,400 | $2,250 – $2,950 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,950 – $3,050 | $2,800 – $3,900 | $3,650 – $4,750 |
| 2-car (20x30), 600 sq ft | $2,900 – $4,550 | $4,150 – $5,800 | $5,400 – $7,050 |
| long rural (10x100), 1,000 sq ft | $4,800 – $7,500 | $6,850 – $9,550 | $8,900 – $11,600 |
When to schedule asphalt driveway in Beaumont
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Beaumont City (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through May is the stretch where digging, grading and setting material in the ground runs into the fewest weather problems in Beaumont (9 of 12 months). June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Beaumont gets about 65 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, August and September (7.4 inches in September). Inside the workable window, February and March are the driest, at 3.7 and 3.7 inches. The station averages about 95 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 | 63 | 43 | 5.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 66 | 47 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Mar | 72 | 54 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 59 | 3.9 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 68 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 74 | 7.0 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 76 | 6.5 | Hot |
| Aug | 93 | 75 | 7.2 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 70 | 7.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 82 | 61 | 5.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 71 | 51 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 45 | 5.3 | Workable |
Beaumont against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
Same job, same size (600 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Beaumont is the priciest of the group. College Station is the cheapest at $4,600.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont, TXthis page | $2,900 – $7,050 | $4,950 | |
| Lake Charles, LA60 miles | $2,800 – $6,800 | $4,800 | −3% |
| Houston, TX70 miles | $2,950 – $7,000 | $4,950 | level |
| Lafayette, LA125 miles | $2,750 – $6,650 | $4,700 | −5% |
| Alexandria, LA130 miles | $2,750 – $6,550 | $4,650 | −7% |
| College Station, TX145 miles | $2,700 – $6,500 | $4,600 | −7% |
| Texas (statewide) | $2,850 – $6,900 | $4,900 | −2% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,400 | $5,250 | +5% |
Across 300 US metros, Beaumont comes in at #185 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, Beaumont is 2% above the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $3,000 – $7,250 | $5,100 | +3% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $2,950 – $7,000 | $4,950 | level |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $2,800 – $6,850 | $4,850 | −3% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $2,750 – $6,650 | $4,700 | −5% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $2,650 – $6,350 | $4,500 | −10% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $2,650 – $6,250 | $4,450 | −10% |
Cities with a workforce like Beaumont's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Beaumont against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $2,850 – $6,800 | $4,800 | −3% |
| Canton, OH | 163,080 jobs | $3,000 – $7,450 | $5,250 | +5% |
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $2,750 – $6,450 | $4,600 | −8% |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $2,800 – $6,700 | $4,750 | −5% |
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Asphalt driveway in Beaumont: your questions
+How much does it cost to pave a driveway in Beaumont?
For 600 sq ft, expect $2,900 to $7,050 in the Beaumont area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,150 to $5,800. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for asphalt driveway in Beaumont?
About $4.75 to $11.50 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 Beaumont or Lake Charles?
Lake Charles is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 600 sq ft there is $4,800, which is 3% less than Beaumont ($4,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Beaumont?
About 42% at the midpoint, or $2,050 out of $4,950. Materials are 56% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 41%.
+What would 2-car (20x30), 600 sq ft cost in Beaumont?
$2,900 to $7,050. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does asphalt driveway need a permit in Beaumont?
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 Beaumont area (our national range of $50 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Beaumont expensive for asphalt driveway compared with the rest of Texas?
Beaumont is 2% above the Texas statewide estimate ($4,900 at the midpoint). We cover 21 metros in Texas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators earn in Beaumont?
The BLS median is $26.02 an hour in the Beaumont area, compared with $25.64 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.43 to $30.07.
+What do basic and premium asphalt driveway work cost in Beaumont?
For 600 sq ft, basic work runs $2,900 to $4,550 and premium work $5,400 to $7,050. 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 Beaumont?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. February and March 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 Beaumont?
$570 to $1,150 for 600 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Asphalt driveway near Beaumont
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.