Concrete driveway cost in Dothan, AL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (600 sq ft)
- $3,000 – $7,350
- Per sq ft
- $4.95 – $12
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −19%
- US $6,450
- Rank of 300 metros
- #293
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to pour a concrete driveway in Dothan, plan on $3,000 to $7,350 for 600 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $4.95 to $12 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 19% lower than the national one. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $21.06 an hour in the Dothan area, 23% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 600 sq ft in Dothan, AL, standard level
$4,300 to $6,050
About $7.05 to $9.85 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 63% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,650 | $2,000 |
| Labor | $2,600 | $3,900 |
| Permits and fees | $80 | $130 |
| Total | $4,300 | $6,050 |
Cost breakdown for 600 sq ft in Dothan, AL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,350 | $1,800 | $2,300 | 35% |
| Labor | $1,650 | $3,250 | $4,850 | 63% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $100 | $170 | 2% |
| Total | $3,000 | $5,200 | $7,350 | 100% |
Where the Dothan price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on cement masons and concrete finishers, who do 50% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $21.06 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Dothan is 0.74 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 63% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Dothan metro is 96.4 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 600 sq ft comes to $1,800, compared with $1,900 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (83.8) and land at $40 to $170.
Cost by quality level and size in Dothan
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Dothan 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
$3,000 to $4,750
Plain gray, 4-inch broom finish, flat site
Standard
$4,300 to $6,050
5-inch with rebar and saw-cut joints, a border or one color
Premium
$5,600 to $7,350
6-inch for heavy vehicles, stamped or colored, grading needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft | $1,250 – $1,950 | $1,750 – $2,500 | $2,300 – $3,050 |
| 2-car (20x24), 480 sq ft | $2,400 – $3,800 | $3,450 – $4,850 | $4,500 – $5,900 |
| 2-car + apron (600 sq ft) | $3,000 – $4,750 | $4,300 – $6,050 | $5,600 – $7,350 |
| 3-car (900 sq ft) | $4,500 – $7,050 | $6,450 – $9,000 | $8,350 – $10,900 |
Climate in Dothan: timing your concrete driveway job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Dothan Rgnl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through May and September through December are the stretches where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Dothan (8 of 12 months). January has an average overnight low of 40°F or below; June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
The 40°F line is a deliberately cautious stand-in. The American Concrete Institute's cold-weather guide (ACI 306R-16) defines cold-weather concreting around an average daily air temperature below 40°F, which is colder than our test of an average overnight low at or below 40°F, so we flag a few extra shoulder months. In cold weather crews may need heated enclosures, insulating blankets or accelerated mixes, and those measures can raise a quote.
Heat matters for concrete as well. With average highs of 90°F or more in June, July and August, crews often start early, wet the base and plan for faster set times.
Dothan gets about 54 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (6.2 inches in August). Inside the workable window, May and October are the driest, at 2.9 and 2.7 inches. The station averages about 89 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 | 62 | 40 | 4.8 | Cold |
| Feb | 66 | 43 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 73 | 49 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 79 | 55 | 4.8 | Workable |
| May | 87 | 64 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 71 | 5.1 | Hot |
| Jul | 93 | 73 | 6.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 72 | 6.2 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 67 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 81 | 57 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 71 | 47 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 42 | 4.8 | Workable |
Dothan against nearby metros and the rest of Alabama
Same job, same size (600 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Crestview is the priciest of the group at $5,800. Albany is the cheapest at $5,000.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dothan, ALthis page | $3,000 – $7,350 | $5,200 | |
| Panama City, FL70 miles | $3,250 – $8,150 | $5,700 | +10% |
| Crestview, FL70 miles | $3,350 – $8,300 | $5,800 | +12% |
| Albany, GA85 miles | $2,900 – $7,100 | $5,000 | −3% |
| Auburn, AL85 miles | $3,100 – $7,650 | $5,350 | +4% |
| Columbus, GA90 miles | $3,050 – $7,450 | $5,250 | +1% |
| Alabama (statewide) | $3,100 – $7,700 | $5,400 | +4% |
| United States | $3,650 – $9,200 | $6,450 | +24% |
Across 300 US metros, Dothan comes in at #293 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $10,000; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $4,950 (midpoints, 600 sq ft). Statewide, Dothan is 4% below the Alabama figure.
Other Alabama metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 520,290 jobs | $3,200 – $7,950 | $5,550 | +8% |
| Huntsville, AL | 266,650 jobs | $3,200 – $7,900 | $5,550 | +7% |
| Mobile, AL | 172,550 jobs | $3,150 – $7,700 | $5,400 | +5% |
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $3,100 – $7,600 | $5,350 | +3% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $3,100 – $7,650 | $5,400 | +4% |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $3,150 – $7,750 | $5,450 | +5% |
Cities with a workforce like Dothan's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Dothan against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, AL | 61,240 jobs | $3,150 – $7,800 | $5,500 | +6% |
| Sheboygan, WI | 60,630 jobs | $3,900 – $10,100 | $7,000 | +35% |
| Santa Fe, NM | 61,770 jobs | $3,400 – $8,450 | $5,900 | +14% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $2,950 – $7,250 | $5,100 | −1% |
Dothan labor market for concrete driveway
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 4 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Dothan is 0.74 times the national level.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 50%) the local median is $21.06 an hour, which is 23% below the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $16.83 and $24.97 an hour. BLS counts 70 of them working in the area, 11.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 13.3), so the local bench is about average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $15.39 an hour, 32% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $12.40 and $18.76 an hour. About 600 work in the metro. That is 98.8 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 10%) the local median is $22.66 an hour, which is 21% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $18.22 and $26.45 an hour. BLS counts 200 of them working in the area, 32.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is about average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 10%) the local median is $20.58 an hour, which is 29% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $17.19 and $23.52 an hour. BLS counts 130 of them working in the area, 21.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the cement masons and concrete finishers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($24.97 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $310. At the 25th percentile ($16.83) it shrinks by about $340. The total moves by 6.1% or 6.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 60,720 jobs in the Dothan area. That makes it the 284th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $16.83 | $21.06 | $24.97 | $27.41 | 0.77 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $12.40 | $15.39 | $18.76 | $22.66 | 0.68 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $18.22 | $22.66 | $26.45 | $28.78 | 0.79 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $17.19 | $20.58 | $23.52 | $29.12 | 0.71 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.74 | |||||
Concrete driveway: what moves the price in Dothan
Grading and drainage
Professional grading runs $3-$8 per sq ft or $700-$2,500 for a typical job. A sloped lot or poor soil raises it.
Finish
Decorative driveways run $10-$25 per sq ft installed: colors and borders at $10-$15, stamped patterns at $15-$20, and high-end finishes at $20-$25+ (HomeGuide).
Permits and the apron
A driveway permit is typically $50-$200 and is often required for new work. The apron where the driveway meets the street can need a separate right-of-way permit.
Planning more than one job in Dothan?
Because every project leans on different trades, Dothan's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, asphalt driveway runs −12% and paver patio −17%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,700 – $6,450 | −12% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,100 – $8,650 | −15% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,100 – $4,500 | −14% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $2,800 – $6,750 | −15% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,500 – $4,500 | −17% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,300 | −16% |
Add-ons priced for Dothan
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Dothan by the average of the local wage index (0.74) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.85. 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 rebar reinforcement | $510 – $1,550 |
| Remove the old driveway | $1,000 – $3,050 |
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Concrete driveway in Dothan: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete driveway in Dothan?
For 600 sq ft, expect $3,000 to $7,350 in the Dothan area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,300 to $6,050. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete driveway in Dothan?
About $4.95 to $12 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $170 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $6 to $15.
+Is concrete driveway cheaper in Dothan or Panama City?
Panama City is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 600 sq ft there is $5,700, which is 10% more than Dothan ($5,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Dothan?
About 63% at the midpoint, or $3,250 out of $5,200. Materials are 35% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 69%.
+What would 2-car + apron (600 sq ft) cost in Dothan?
$3,000 to $7,350. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete driveway need a permit in Dothan?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $40 to $170 for fees in the Dothan area (our national range of $50 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Dothan expensive for concrete driveway compared with the rest of Alabama?
Dothan is 4% below the Alabama statewide estimate ($5,400 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Alabama; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Dothan?
The BLS median is $21.06 an hour in the Dothan area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $16.83 to $24.97.
+What do basic and premium concrete driveway work cost in Dothan?
For 600 sq ft, basic work runs $3,000 to $4,750 and premium work $5,600 to $7,350. Basic means: plain gray, 4-inch broom finish, flat site. Premium means: 6-inch for heavy vehicles, stamped or colored, grading needed.
+When is the best time to pour a concrete driveway in Dothan?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through May and September through December. May and October 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 rebar reinforcement" add in Dothan?
$510 to $1,550 for 600 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete driveway near Dothan
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 a Concrete Driveway Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- SimplyWise: Concrete Estimate Template: Free PDF + Excel (2026) (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 = SimplyWise's sample 600 sq ft, 4-inch driveway line ($1,400-$2,400 in materials) divided by 600 sq ft.