Asphalt driveway cost in Sheboygan, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (600 sq ft)
- $3,150 – $7,800
- Per sq ft
- $5.15 – $12.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +4%
- US $5,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #84
- 1 = most expensive
An asphalt driveway in Sheboygan, WI usually costs $3,150 to $7,800 for 600 sq ft. That works out to about $5.15 to $12.50 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $230 more. Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators earn a median of $33.18 an hour in the Sheboygan area, 29% above the US median of $25.64.
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Estimated cost for 600 sq ft in Sheboygan, WI, standard level
$4,550 to $6,400
About $7.40 to $10.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 47% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,150 |
| Labor | $2,000 | $3,100 |
| Permits and fees | $90 | $150 |
| Total | $4,550 | $6,400 |
Cost breakdown for 600 sq ft in Sheboygan, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,850 | $2,800 | $3,700 | 51% |
| Labor | $1,200 | $2,550 | $3,900 | 47% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $120 | $190 | 2% |
| Total | $3,150 | $5,450 | $7,800 | 100% |
Where the Sheboygan price comes from
Labor is 47% 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 Sheboygan the blended ratio comes out at 1.20. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Wisconsin statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Sheboygan is at 93.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $2,950 nationally becomes $2,800 here (midpoint, 600 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 94.0: $45 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 Sheboygan. The wage table below marks each row.
What local crews earn in Sheboygan
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 Sheboygan the blend is 1.20.
Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators (47-2071) carry 40% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Sheboygan metro, so we used the Wisconsin statewide median: $33.18 an hour against $25.64 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $24.22 and $43.86 an hour.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $27.14 an hour, which is 20% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.69 and $31.93 an hour. BLS counts 310 of them working in the area, 51.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073), 30% of the weighting: a median of $30.91 an hour, 7% above the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $30.16 and $41.78 an hour. About 100 work in the metro. That is 16.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, so expect fewer 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 $350 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $300. That is a swing of roughly 5.5% to 6.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Sheboygan has 60,630 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 285th 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% | $24.22 | $33.18 | $43.86 | $25.64 | 1.29 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $21.69 | $27.14 | $31.93 | $22.66 | 1.20 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $30.16 | $30.91 | $41.78 | $28.78 | 1.07 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.20 | |||||
Asphalt driveway: what moves the price in Sheboygan
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.
Hot-mix price
Hot-mix asphalt is $100-$200 per ton delivered and moves with oil prices (PaveGauge).
Optional extras in Sheboygan
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.07 for Sheboygan, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.20) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a sealcoat | $640 – $1,300 |
Planning more than one job in Sheboygan?
Jobs that often go together with asphalt driveway are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Sheboygan wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, French drain comes out highest (+11%) and concrete slab lowest (+3%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,900 – $10,100 | +9% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,600 – $10,600 | +4% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,300 – $5,950 | +9% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $670 – $2,350 | +11% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,550 – $5,300 | +3% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,250 | +5% |
Cost by quality level and size in Sheboygan
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Sheboygan. 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
$3,150 to $5,000
New topcoat over a sound base, flat lot
Standard
$4,550 to $6,400
Full new driveway: base, 2-3 in of hot mix, edging
Premium
$5,900 to $7,800
Full tear-out and rebuild, drainage work, heavy-duty depth
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft | $1,300 – $2,050 | $1,850 – $2,650 | $2,450 – $3,250 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $2,100 – $3,350 | $3,050 – $4,300 | $4,000 – $5,250 |
| 2-car (20x30), 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $5,000 | $4,550 – $6,400 | $5,900 – $7,800 |
| long rural (10x100), 1,000 sq ft | $5,200 – $8,250 | $7,500 – $10,600 | $9,800 – $12,900 |
Sheboygan 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, Sheboygan (in the city). 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 Sheboygan are April through October: 7 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March, November and December have an average overnight low at or below freezing (32°F).
In January, February, March, 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 133 days a year with a low at or below 32°F at this station.
Sheboygan gets about 35 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and August (4.0 inches in August). Inside the workable window, July and September are the driest, at 3.2 and 2.7 inches. The station averages about 9 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 | 30 | 15 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 33 | 17 | 1.7 | Cold |
| Mar | 42 | 26 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Apr | 52 | 36 | 3.5 | Workable |
| May | 63 | 46 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 74 | 56 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 63 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 62 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 55 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 42 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 47 | 31 | 2.4 | Cold |
| Dec | 36 | 22 | 2.1 | Cold |
How Sheboygan 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 $5,250 to $5,850 across Sheboygan and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan, WIthis page | $3,150 – $7,800 | $5,450 | |
| Appleton, WI50 miles | $3,300 – $8,350 | $5,850 | +7% |
| Oshkosh, WI50 miles | $3,150 – $7,900 | $5,500 | +1% |
| Green Bay, WI50 miles | $3,050 – $7,500 | $5,250 | −4% |
| Milwaukee, WI55 miles | $3,300 – $8,400 | $5,850 | +7% |
| Racine, WI65 miles | $3,250 – $8,150 | $5,700 | +5% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $3,200 – $8,000 | $5,600 | +2% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,400 | $5,250 | −4% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Sheboygan ranks #84 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Sheboygan is 2% below the Wisconsin figure.
Elsewhere in Wisconsin
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $3,300 – $8,400 | $5,850 | +7% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $3,400 – $8,700 | $6,050 | +11% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $3,050 – $7,500 | $5,250 | −4% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $3,300 – $8,350 | $5,850 | +7% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $3,150 – $7,900 | $5,500 | +1% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $3,200 – $8,000 | $5,600 | +3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Sheboygan against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dothan, AL | 60,720 jobs | $2,700 – $6,450 | $4,550 | −16% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $2,700 – $6,450 | $4,600 | −16% |
| Decatur, AL | 61,240 jobs | $2,750 – $6,600 | $4,700 | −14% |
| Chambersburg, PA | 60,280 jobs | $3,050 – $7,450 | $5,250 | −3% |
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Asphalt driveway in Sheboygan: your questions
+How much does it cost to pave a driveway in Sheboygan?
For 600 sq ft, expect $3,150 to $7,800 in the Sheboygan area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,550 to $6,400. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for asphalt driveway in Sheboygan?
About $5.15 to $12.50 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 Sheboygan or Appleton?
Appleton is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 600 sq ft there is $5,850, which is 7% more than Sheboygan ($5,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Sheboygan?
About 47% at the midpoint, or $2,550 out of $5,450. Materials are 51% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 41%.
+What would 2-car (20x30), 600 sq ft cost in Sheboygan?
$3,150 to $7,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does asphalt driveway need a permit in Sheboygan?
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 Sheboygan area (our national range of $50 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Sheboygan expensive for asphalt driveway compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Sheboygan is 2% below the Wisconsin statewide estimate ($5,600 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Wisconsin; see the state page to compare them.
+What do paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators earn in Sheboygan?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $33.18 an hour, compared with $25.64 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.22 to $43.86.
+What do basic and premium asphalt driveway work cost in Sheboygan?
For 600 sq ft, basic work runs $3,150 to $5,000 and premium work $5,900 to $7,800. 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 Sheboygan?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through October. July 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 Sheboygan?
$640 to $1,300 for 600 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Asphalt driveway near Sheboygan
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.