Asphalt driveway cost in Huntington, WV
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
- #176
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to pave a driveway in Huntington, plan on $2,900 to $7,100 for 600 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $4.80 to $11.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 4% lower than the national one. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.3).
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Estimated cost for 600 sq ft in Huntington, WV, standard level
$4,150 to $5,850
About $6.80 to $9.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 41% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,250 |
| Labor | $1,600 | $2,450 |
| Permits and fees | $85 | $140 |
| Total | $4,150 | $5,850 |
Cost breakdown for 600 sq ft in Huntington, WV
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $2,850 | $3,800 | 57% |
| Labor | $970 | $2,050 | $3,100 | 41% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $110 | $180 | 2% |
| Total | $2,900 | $5,000 | $7,100 | 100% |
What is behind the Huntington number
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, Huntington wages are 0.95 times the national level. Labor makes up about 41% of the midpoint estimate (41% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Huntington metro is 96.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 600 sq ft comes to $2,850, compared with $2,950 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (88.4) and land at $45 to $180.
What nearby projects cost in Huntington
Because every project leans on different trades, Huntington's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, French drain runs −2% and paver patio −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,500 – $8,850 | −4% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,400 – $9,800 | −4% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,700 – $4,900 | −10% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $590 – $2,050 | −2% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,350 – $5,000 | −4% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,800 | −4% |
Huntington 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 Huntington is 0.95 times the national level.
For paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators (47-2071, weighted 40%) the local median is $24.22 an hour, which is 6% below the national $25.64. The middle half of them earn between $21.80 and $28.69 an hour. BLS counts 50 of them working in the area, 3.6 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 $21.72 an hour, 4% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.76 and $28.49 an hour. About 1,580 work in the metro. That is 112.3 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 $27.56 an hour, which is 4% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $22.17 and $37.01 an hour. BLS counts 1,040 of them working in the area, 73.9 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 ($28.69 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $150. At the 25th percentile ($21.80) it shrinks by about $80. The total moves by 3.0% or 1.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 140,740 jobs in the Huntington-Ashland area. That makes it the 159th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.09% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators (47-2071) | 40% | $21.80 | $24.22 | $28.69 | $25.64 | 0.94 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.76 | $21.72 | $28.49 | $22.66 | 0.96 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $22.17 | $27.56 | $37.01 | $28.78 | 0.96 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.95 | |||||
Extras that change the Huntington total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Huntington by the average of the local wage index (0.95) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.96. 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 |
Climate in Huntington: timing your asphalt driveway job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Huntington Tri State Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where digging, grading and setting material in the ground runs into the fewest weather problems in Huntington (9 of 12 months). January, February and December have an average overnight low at or below freezing (32°F).
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 90 days a year with a low at or below 32°F at this station.
Huntington gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 20 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and July (5.1 inches in July). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 3.0 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 25 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 | 43 | 26 | 3.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 47 | 29 | 3.4 | Cold |
| Mar | 57 | 36 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 69 | 46 | 3.9 | Workable |
| May | 76 | 54 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 83 | 62 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 86 | 66 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 65 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 80 | 58 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 69 | 46 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 57 | 37 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 30 | 3.6 | Cold |
Is Huntington cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $4,850 to $5,550 across Huntington and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington, WVthis page | $2,900 – $7,100 | $5,000 | |
| Charleston, WV60 miles | $2,950 – $7,150 | $5,050 | +1% |
| Lexington, KY100 miles | $2,900 – $7,000 | $4,950 | −1% |
| Columbus, OH110 miles | $3,200 – $7,950 | $5,550 | +11% |
| Cincinnati, OH115 miles | $3,050 – $7,600 | $5,350 | +7% |
| Kingsport, TN120 miles | $2,850 – $6,850 | $4,850 | −3% |
| West Virginia (statewide) | $2,900 – $6,950 | $4,900 | −2% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,400 | $5,250 | +4% |
Across 300 US metros, Huntington comes in at #176 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, Huntington is 2% above the West Virginia figure.
Other West Virginia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, WV | 103,450 jobs | $2,950 – $7,150 | $5,050 | +1% |
| Morgantown, WV | 67,370 jobs | $2,900 – $7,000 | $4,950 | −1% |
| Wheeling, WV | 58,130 jobs | $2,950 – $7,150 | $5,050 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Huntington's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Huntington against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vallejo, CA | 144,130 jobs | $3,650 – $9,250 | $6,450 | +29% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 139,260 jobs | $3,000 – $7,400 | $5,200 | +4% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $2,800 – $6,700 | $4,750 | −5% |
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $3,350 – $8,450 | $5,900 | +18% |
Why two Huntington quotes can differ
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.
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.
Cost by quality level and size in Huntington
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Huntington 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 $4,600
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 Huntington: your questions
+How much does it cost to pave a driveway in Huntington?
For 600 sq ft, expect $2,900 to $7,100 in the Huntington 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 Huntington?
About $4.80 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 Huntington or Charleston?
Charleston is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 600 sq ft there is $5,050, which is 1% more than Huntington ($5,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Huntington?
About 41% at the midpoint, or $2,050 out of $5,000. Materials are 57% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 41%.
+What would 2-car (20x30), 600 sq ft cost in Huntington?
$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 Huntington?
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 Huntington area (our national range of $50 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Huntington expensive for asphalt driveway compared with the rest of West Virginia?
Huntington is 2% above the West Virginia statewide estimate ($4,900 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in West Virginia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators earn in Huntington?
The BLS median is $24.22 an hour in the Huntington area, compared with $25.64 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.80 to $28.69.
+What do basic and premium asphalt driveway work cost in Huntington?
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 Huntington?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. October and November 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 Huntington?
$570 to $1,150 for 600 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Asphalt driveway near Huntington
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.