Asphalt driveway cost in Odessa, 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
- #235
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to pave a driveway in Odessa, plan on $2,800 to $6,800 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 8% lower than the national one. Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators earn a median of $23.89 an hour in the Odessa area, 7% below the US median of $25.64.
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Estimated cost for 600 sq ft in Odessa, 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 Odessa, 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 | $45 | $120 | $190 | 2% |
| Total | $2,800 | $4,800 | $6,800 | 100% |
Why Odessa prices look the way they do
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 $23.89 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Odessa is 0.89 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 40% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Odessa 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 (93.9) and land at $45 to $190.
Asphalt driveway: what moves the price in Odessa
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.
What nearby projects cost in Odessa
Because every project leans on different trades, Odessa's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, gravel driveway runs −10% and concrete driveway −13%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,200 – $8,000 | −13% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,250 – $9,250 | −10% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,700 – $4,850 | −11% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $540 – $1,900 | −10% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,200 – $4,700 | −10% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,550 | −11% |
Extras that change the Odessa total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Odessa 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 |
Cost by quality level and size in Odessa
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Odessa 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 – $2,950 | $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 |
Odessa 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 Odessa is 0.89 times the national level.
For paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators (47-2071, weighted 40%) the local median is $23.89 an hour, which is 7% below the national $25.64. The middle half of them earn between $22.12 and $25.64 an hour. BLS counts 50 of them working in the area, 6.2 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 $18.45 an hour, 19% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.34 and $22.12 an hour. About 970 work in the metro. That is 119.9 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 $26.65 an hour, which is 7% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $23.13 and $29.64 an hour. BLS counts 670 of them working in the area, 82.8 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 ($25.64 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $60. At the 25th percentile ($22.12) it shrinks by about $60. The total moves by 1.2% or 1.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 80,910 jobs in the Odessa area. That makes it the 235th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators (47-2071) | 40% | $22.12 | $23.89 | $25.64 | $25.64 | 0.93 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.34 | $18.45 | $22.12 | $22.66 | 0.81 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $23.13 | $26.65 | $29.64 | $28.78 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
Climate in Odessa: timing your asphalt driveway job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Odessa (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through May and September through December are the stretches where digging, grading and setting material in the ground runs into the fewest weather problems in Odessa (8 of 12 months). January has an average overnight low at or below freezing (32°F); June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
In January the average low is at or below freezing, which means frozen ground and slower digging, compaction and sod or stone placement. NOAA counts about 44 days a year with a low at or below 32°F at this station.
Odessa gets about 12 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, August and September (1.6 inches in May). Inside the workable window, February and December are the driest, at 0.5 and 0.6 inches. The station averages about 106 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 | 57 | 32 | 0.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 62 | 36 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 71 | 44 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 79 | 51 | 0.7 | Workable |
| May | 87 | 61 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 94 | 68 | 1.0 | Hot |
| Jul | 94 | 71 | 1.5 | Hot |
| Aug | 93 | 70 | 1.6 | Hot |
| Sep | 85 | 62 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 77 | 53 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 66 | 41 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 58 | 33 | 0.6 | Workable |
Odessa against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Odessa. El Paso is the lowest at about $4,500 (midpoint, 600 sq ft), 175 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa, TXthis page | $2,800 – $6,800 | $4,800 | |
| Midland, TX35 miles | $2,800 – $6,800 | $4,800 | level |
| Lubbock, TX115 miles | $2,750 – $6,550 | $4,650 | −3% |
| Abilene, TX170 miles | $2,750 – $6,650 | $4,700 | −2% |
| El Paso, TX175 miles | $2,650 – $6,350 | $4,500 | −6% |
| Amarillo, TX235 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, Odessa comes in at #235 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, Odessa 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 | +7% |
| 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 | −6% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $2,650 – $6,250 | $4,450 | −7% |
Cities with a workforce like Odessa's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Odessa against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City, TN | 81,690 jobs | $2,750 – $6,500 | $4,600 | −4% |
| Greenville, NC | 80,770 jobs | $2,850 – $6,800 | $4,850 | level |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 81,840 jobs | $3,150 – $7,750 | $5,450 | +13% |
| Jefferson City, MO | 80,220 jobs | $3,100 – $7,750 | $5,450 | +13% |
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Asphalt driveway in Odessa: your questions
+How much does it cost to pave a driveway in Odessa?
For 600 sq ft, expect $2,800 to $6,800 in the Odessa 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 Odessa?
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 Odessa or Midland?
Midland is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 600 sq ft there is $4,800, which is 0% more than Odessa ($4,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Odessa?
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 Odessa?
$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 Odessa?
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 Odessa area (our national range of $50 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Odessa expensive for asphalt driveway compared with the rest of Texas?
Odessa 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 Odessa?
The BLS median is $23.89 an hour in the Odessa area, compared with $25.64 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.12 to $25.64.
+What do basic and premium asphalt driveway work cost in Odessa?
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 Odessa?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through May and September through December. 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 Odessa?
$550 to $1,100 for 600 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Asphalt driveway near Odessa
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.