Asphalt driveway cost in Ogden, UT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (600 sq ft)
- $2,900 – $7,100
- Per sq ft
- $4.80 – $11.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $5,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #177
- 1 = most expensive
An asphalt driveway in Ogden, UT usually costs $2,900 to $7,100 for 600 sq ft. That works out to about $4.80 to $11.50 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $230 less. Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators earn a median of $22.17 an hour in the Ogden area, 14% below the US median of $25.64.
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Estimated cost for 600 sq ft in Ogden, UT, standard level
$4,150 to $5,850
About $6.80 to $9.45 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 40% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,250 |
| Labor | $1,600 | $2,450 |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $160 |
| Total | $4,150 | $5,850 |
Cost breakdown for 600 sq ft in Ogden, UT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $2,850 | $3,800 | 57% |
| Labor | $960 | $2,000 | $3,050 | 40% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $130 | $200 | 3% |
| Total | $2,900 | $5,000 | $7,100 | 100% |
Where the Ogden price comes from
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 Ogden the blended ratio comes out at 0.94.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Ogden is at 96.4 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $2,950 nationally becomes $2,850 here (midpoint, 600 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 100.3: $50 to $200.
Ogden: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Ogden. 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
$2,900 to $4,600
New topcoat over a sound base, flat lot
Standard
$4,150 to $5,850
Full new driveway: base, 2-3 in of hot mix, edging
Premium
$5,400 to $7,100
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 – $2,450 | $2,250 – $2,950 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,950 – $3,100 | $2,800 – $3,950 | $3,650 – $4,800 |
| 2-car (20x30), 600 sq ft | $2,900 – $4,600 | $4,150 – $5,850 | $5,400 – $7,100 |
| long rural (10x100), 1,000 sq ft | $4,850 – $7,550 | $6,900 – $9,600 | $8,950 – $11,700 |
Ogden 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, Ogden Hinkley Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For digging, grading and setting material in the ground, the comfortable months in Ogden are March through June and August through October: 7 of 12. Outside them, January, February, November and December have an average overnight low at or below freezing (32°F), and July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
In January, February, November and December the average low is at or below freezing, which means frozen ground and slower digging, compaction and sod or stone placement. NOAA counts about 121 days a year with a low at or below 32°F at this station.
Ogden gets about 16 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, April and May (2.2 inches in May). Inside the workable window, August and September are the driest, at 0.7 and 1.1 inches. The station averages about 49 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 | 36 | 21 | 1.5 | Cold |
| Feb | 42 | 25 | 1.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 53 | 33 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 60 | 39 | 2.0 | Workable |
| May | 70 | 47 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 82 | 55 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 65 | 0.3 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 63 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 53 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 41 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 49 | 31 | 1.2 | Cold |
| Dec | 37 | 22 | 1.3 | Cold |
Add-ons priced for Ogden
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.95 for Ogden, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.94) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a sealcoat | $570 – $1,150 |
What nearby projects cost in Ogden
Jobs that often go together with asphalt driveway are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Ogden wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, French drain comes out highest (−2%) and concrete driveway lowest (−6%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,450 – $8,650 | −6% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,450 – $10,000 | −2% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,950 – $5,350 | −2% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $590 – $2,050 | −2% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,350 – $4,950 | −5% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,800 | −5% |
How Ogden 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 $5,000 to $5,450 across Ogden and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden, UTthis page | $2,900 – $7,100 | $5,000 | |
| Logan, UT55 miles | $2,900 – $7,050 | $5,000 | level |
| Salt Lake City, UT70 miles | $3,050 – $7,500 | $5,300 | +6% |
| Provo, UT90 miles | $2,900 – $7,050 | $5,000 | level |
| Idaho Falls, ID175 miles | $3,150 – $7,750 | $5,450 | +9% |
| Grand Junction, CO230 miles | $3,000 – $7,300 | $5,150 | +3% |
| Utah (statewide) | $2,950 – $7,150 | $5,050 | +1% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,400 | $5,250 | +5% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Ogden ranks #177 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Ogden is 1% below the Utah figure.
Elsewhere in Utah
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $3,050 – $7,500 | $5,300 | +6% |
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $2,900 – $7,050 | $5,000 | level |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $2,900 – $7,100 | $5,000 | level |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $2,900 – $7,050 | $5,000 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Ogden against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $2,850 – $6,850 | $4,850 | −3% |
| Jackson, MS | 270,730 jobs | $2,800 – $6,650 | $4,750 | −5% |
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $2,750 – $6,650 | $4,700 | −6% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $3,400 – $8,250 | $5,850 | +17% |
Asphalt driveway: what moves the price in Ogden
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 local crews earn in Ogden
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 Ogden the blend is 0.94.
Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators (47-2071), 40% of the weighting: a median of $22.17 an hour, 14% below the US median of $25.64. The middle half of them earn between $22.05 and $28.14 an hour. About 110 work in the metro. That is 4.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $22.31 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.74 and $26.80 an hour. BLS counts 3,140 of them working in the area, 115.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073), 30% of the weighting: a median of $28.96 an hour, in line with the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $24.54 and $31.46 an hour. About 1,160 work in the metro. That is 42.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of 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 $200 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $5. That is a swing of roughly 0.1% to 4.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Ogden has 271,370 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 95th 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% | $22.05 | $22.17 | $28.14 | $25.64 | 0.86 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.74 | $22.31 | $26.80 | $22.66 | 0.98 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $24.54 | $28.96 | $31.46 | $28.78 | 1.01 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.94 | |||||
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Asphalt driveway in Ogden: your questions
+How much does it cost to pave a driveway in Ogden?
For 600 sq ft, expect $2,900 to $7,100 in the Ogden area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,150 to $5,850. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for asphalt driveway in Ogden?
About $4.80 to $11.50 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 Ogden or Logan?
Logan is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 600 sq ft there is $5,000, which is 0% less than Ogden ($5,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Ogden?
About 40% at the midpoint, or $2,000 out of $5,000. Materials are 57% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 41%.
+What would 2-car (20x30), 600 sq ft cost in Ogden?
$2,900 to $7,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does asphalt driveway need a permit in Ogden?
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 Ogden area (our national range of $50 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Ogden expensive for asphalt driveway compared with the rest of Utah?
Ogden is 1% below the Utah statewide estimate ($5,050 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Utah; see the state page to compare them.
+What do paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators earn in Ogden?
The BLS median is $22.17 an hour in the Ogden area, compared with $25.64 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.05 to $28.14.
+What do basic and premium asphalt driveway work cost in Ogden?
For 600 sq ft, basic work runs $2,900 to $4,600 and premium work $5,400 to $7,100. 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 Ogden?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through June and August through October. August and September 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 Ogden?
$570 to $1,150 for 600 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Asphalt driveway near Ogden
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.