Asphalt driveway cost in Midland, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (600 sq ft)
- $2,800 – $6,800
- Per sq ft
- $4.60 – $11
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $5,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #233
- 1 = most expensive
Midland homeowners pay roughly $2,800 to $6,800 to pave a driveway at 600 sq ft, or $4.60 to $11 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Midland is 8% lower. Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators earn a median of $22.63 an hour in the Midland area, 12% below the US median of $25.64.
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Estimated cost for 600 sq ft in Midland, TX, standard level
$4,000 to $5,600
About $6.55 to $9.10 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 40% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,150 |
| Labor | $1,500 | $2,300 |
| Permits and fees | $90 | $150 |
| Total | $4,000 | $5,600 |
Cost breakdown for 600 sq ft in Midland, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,850 | $2,800 | $3,700 | 58% |
| Labor | $910 | $1,900 | $2,900 | 40% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $120 | $190 | 2% |
| Total | $2,800 | $4,800 | $6,800 | 100% |
What is behind the Midland number
Labor is 40% 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 Midland the blended ratio comes out at 0.89. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Texas statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Midland 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 (95.8) and land at $50 to $190.
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 Midland. The wage table below marks each row.
Cost by quality level and size in Midland
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Midland 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 $4,400
New topcoat over a sound base, flat lot
Standard
$4,000 to $5,600
Full new driveway: base, 2-3 in of hot mix, edging
Premium
$5,200 to $6,800
Full tear-out and rebuild, drainage work, heavy-duty depth
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft | $1,150 – $1,850 | $1,650 – $2,350 | $2,150 – $2,850 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,900 – $3,000 | $2,700 – $3,800 | $3,500 – $4,600 |
| 2-car (20x30), 600 sq ft | $2,800 – $4,400 | $4,000 – $5,600 | $5,200 – $6,800 |
| long rural (10x100), 1,000 sq ft | $4,650 – $7,300 | $6,650 – $9,250 | $8,600 – $11,200 |
Related projects, priced for Midland
Because every project leans on different trades, Midland's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, gravel driveway runs −8% and concrete driveway −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,150 | −11% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,300 – $9,400 | −8% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,700 – $4,950 | −9% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $550 – $1,900 | −8% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,200 – $4,750 | −9% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,600 | −10% |
When to schedule asphalt driveway in Midland
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Midland Odessa (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 Midland (9 of 12 months). June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Midland gets about 14 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 4 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, August and September (1.8 inches in June). Inside the workable window, February and December are the driest, at 0.6 and 0.6 inches. The station averages about 115 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 | 59 | 33 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Feb | 64 | 37 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 72 | 44 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 81 | 52 | 0.7 | Workable |
| May | 89 | 62 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 95 | 70 | 1.8 | Hot |
| Jul | 96 | 73 | 1.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 95 | 72 | 1.7 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 65 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 54 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 67 | 42 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 59 | 34 | 0.6 | Workable |
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 Midland is 0.89 times the national level.
Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators (47-2071) carry 40% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Midland metro, so we used the Texas statewide median: $22.63 an hour against $25.64 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $20.01 and $26.25 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $18.99 an hour, 16% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.56 and $22.28 an hour. About 1,970 work in the metro. That is 161.2 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 $27.84 an hour, which is 3% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $23.91 and $30.10 an hour. BLS counts 1,150 of them working in the area, 94.1 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 ($26.25 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $120. At the 25th percentile ($20.01) it shrinks by about $85. The total moves by 2.5% or 1.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 122,180 jobs in the Midland area. That makes it the 177th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators (47-2071) | 40% | $20.01 | $22.63 | $26.25 | $25.64 | 0.88 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.56 | $18.99 | $22.28 | $22.66 | 0.84 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $23.91 | $27.84 | $30.10 | $28.78 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
How Midland compares
Same job, same size (600 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Midland is the priciest of the group. El Paso is the cheapest at $4,500.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland, TXthis page | $2,800 – $6,800 | $4,800 | |
| Odessa, TX35 miles | $2,800 – $6,800 | $4,800 | level |
| Lubbock, TX95 miles | $2,750 – $6,550 | $4,650 | −3% |
| Abilene, TX135 miles | $2,750 – $6,650 | $4,700 | −2% |
| El Paso, TX210 miles | $2,650 – $6,350 | $4,500 | −7% |
| Amarillo, TX220 miles | $2,750 – $6,600 | $4,700 | −2% |
| Texas (statewide) | $2,850 – $6,900 | $4,900 | +1% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,400 | $5,250 | +9% |
Across 300 US metros, Midland comes in at #233 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, Midland is 1% below the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $3,000 – $7,250 | $5,100 | +6% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $2,950 – $7,000 | $4,950 | +3% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $2,800 – $6,850 | $4,850 | level |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $2,750 – $6,650 | $4,700 | −2% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $2,650 – $6,350 | $4,500 | −7% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $2,650 – $6,250 | $4,450 | −7% |
Cities with a workforce like Midland's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Midland against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, MN | 122,980 jobs | $3,350 – $8,500 | $5,900 | +23% |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | 122,020 jobs | $3,550 – $8,950 | $6,250 | +30% |
| Amarillo, TX | 123,930 jobs | $2,750 – $6,600 | $4,700 | −2% |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 121,790 jobs | $3,000 – $7,400 | $5,200 | +8% |
Why two Midland quotes can differ
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.
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.
Add-ons priced for Midland
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Midland by the average of the local wage index (0.89) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.92. 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 | $550 – $1,100 |
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Asphalt driveway in Midland: your questions
+How much does it cost to pave a driveway in Midland?
For 600 sq ft, expect $2,800 to $6,800 in the Midland area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,000 to $5,600. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for asphalt driveway in Midland?
About $4.60 to $11 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $50 to $190 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $12.
+Is asphalt driveway cheaper in Midland or Odessa?
Odessa is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 600 sq ft there is $4,800, which is 0% less than Midland ($4,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Midland?
About 40% at the midpoint, or $1,900 out of $4,800. Materials are 58% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 41%.
+What would 2-car (20x30), 600 sq ft cost in Midland?
$2,800 to $6,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does asphalt driveway need a permit in Midland?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $50 to $190 for fees in the Midland area (our national range of $50 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Midland expensive for asphalt driveway compared with the rest of Texas?
Midland is 1% below 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 Midland?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $22.63 an hour, compared with $25.64 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.01 to $26.25.
+What do basic and premium asphalt driveway work cost in Midland?
For 600 sq ft, basic work runs $2,800 to $4,400 and premium work $5,200 to $6,800. 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 Midland?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. February and December 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 Midland?
$550 to $1,100 for 600 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Asphalt driveway near Midland
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.