Asphalt driveway cost in St. George, 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
- #175
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for an asphalt driveway in the St. George area: $2,900 to $7,100 for 600 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 4% lower than the US figure. Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators earn a median of $23.49 an hour in the St. George area, 8% below the US median of $25.64.
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Estimated cost for 600 sq ft in St. George, 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 | $90 | $150 |
| Total | $4,150 | $5,850 |
Cost breakdown for 600 sq ft in St. George, UT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $2,850 | $3,800 | 57% |
| Labor | $970 | $2,000 | $3,050 | 40% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $120 | $190 | 2% |
| Total | $2,900 | $5,000 | $7,100 | 100% |
What is behind the St. George 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 St. George the blended ratio comes out at 0.95. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Utah statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. St. George 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 97.3: $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 St. George. The wage table below marks each row.
Is St. George cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (600 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Las Vegas is the priciest of the group at $5,150. Lake Havasu City is the cheapest at $4,950.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. George, UTthis page | $2,900 – $7,100 | $5,000 | |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ110 miles | $2,900 – $7,000 | $4,950 | −1% |
| Las Vegas, NV110 miles | $3,000 – $7,300 | $5,150 | +3% |
| Flagstaff, AZ135 miles | $2,950 – $7,200 | $5,050 | +1% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ190 miles | $2,950 – $7,200 | $5,100 | +2% |
| Provo, UT190 miles | $2,900 – $7,050 | $5,000 | level |
| Utah (statewide) | $2,950 – $7,150 | $5,050 | +1% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,400 | $5,250 | +4% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, St. George ranks #175 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, St. George 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 |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 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 St. George against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama City, FL | 90,610 jobs | $2,850 – $6,850 | $4,850 | −3% |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $3,250 – $7,950 | $5,600 | +12% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $3,650 – $9,250 | $6,450 | +29% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $2,850 – $6,850 | $4,850 | −3% |
Add-ons priced for St. George
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.96 for St. George, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.95) 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 |
Who does the work: St. George trade wages
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 St. George the blend is 0.95.
Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators (47-2071) carry 40% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the St. George metro, so we used the Utah statewide median: $23.49 an hour against $25.64 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $22.08 and $30.03 an hour.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $21.96 an hour, which is 3% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.37 and $23.78 an hour. BLS counts 1,500 of them working in the area, 165.7 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 $27.84 an hour, 3% below the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $23.59 and $29.54 an hour. About 670 work in the metro. That is 74.0 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 $220 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $45. That is a swing of roughly 0.9% to 4.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
St. George has 90,500 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 219th 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% | $22.08 | $23.49 | $30.03 | $25.64 | 0.92 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.37 | $21.96 | $23.78 | $22.66 | 0.97 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $23.59 | $27.84 | $29.54 | $28.78 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.95 | |||||
Planning more than one job in St. George?
Jobs that often go together with asphalt driveway are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same St. George wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, French drain comes out highest (−2%) and concrete driveway lowest (−9%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,350 | −9% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,400 – $9,850 | −3% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,850 – $5,150 | −6% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $590 – $2,050 | −2% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,850 | −7% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,700 | −7% |
The best months for asphalt driveway in St. George
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, St George (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 St. George are March through May and October through November: 5 of 12. Outside them, January, February and December have an average overnight low at or below freezing (32°F), and June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
In January, February 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 63 days a year with a low at or below 32°F at this station.
St. George gets about 9 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 1 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, February and August (1.4 inches in February). Inside the workable window, April and May are the driest, at 0.7 and 0.3 inches. The station averages about 128 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 | 54 | 28 | 1.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 59 | 32 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Mar | 68 | 39 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 75 | 46 | 0.7 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 56 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 96 | 65 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Jul | 102 | 72 | 0.5 | Hot |
| Aug | 100 | 70 | 1.1 | Hot |
| Sep | 92 | 61 | 0.7 | Hot |
| Oct | 79 | 47 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 64 | 35 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 53 | 28 | 0.9 | Cold |
Asphalt driveway: what moves the price in St. George
Hot-mix price
Hot-mix asphalt is $100-$200 per ton delivered and moves with oil prices (PaveGauge).
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.
St. George: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to St. George. 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 – $2,400 | $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 – $7,600 | $6,900 – $9,650 | $8,950 – $11,700 |
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Asphalt driveway in St. George: your questions
+How much does it cost to pave a driveway in St. George?
For 600 sq ft, expect $2,900 to $7,100 in the St. George 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 St. George?
About $4.80 to $11.50 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 St. George or Lake Havasu City?
Lake Havasu City is 110 miles away. The midpoint for 600 sq ft there is $4,950, which is 1% less than St. George ($5,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in St. George?
About 40% at the midpoint, or $2,000 out of $5,000. Materials are 57% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 41%.
+What would 2-car (20x30), 600 sq ft cost in St. George?
$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 St. George?
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 St. George area (our national range of $50 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is St. George expensive for asphalt driveway compared with the rest of Utah?
St. George 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 St. George?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $23.49 an hour, compared with $25.64 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.08 to $30.03.
+What do basic and premium asphalt driveway work cost in St. George?
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 St. George?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through May and October through November. April and May 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 St. George?
$570 to $1,150 for 600 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Asphalt driveway near St. George
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.