Concrete driveway cost in Phoenix, AZ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (600 sq ft)
- $3,650 – $9,250
- Per sq ft
- $5.95 – $15
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $6,450
- Rank of 300 metros
- #137
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a concrete driveway in the Phoenix area: $3,650 to $9,250 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 lands close to the US figure. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $28.49 an hour in the Phoenix area, 4% above the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 600 sq ft in Phoenix, AZ, standard level
$5,300 to $7,550
About $8.70 to $12.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 70% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,600 | $2,000 |
| Labor | $3,600 | $5,400 |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $160 |
| Total | $5,300 | $7,550 |
Cost breakdown for 600 sq ft in Phoenix, AZ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $1,800 | $2,300 | 28% |
| Labor | $2,250 | $4,500 | $6,750 | 70% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $130 | $210 | 2% |
| Total | $3,650 | $6,450 | $9,250 | 100% |
Why Phoenix prices look the way they do
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 $28.49 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Phoenix is 1.02 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 70% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Phoenix is at 95.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,900 nationally becomes $1,800 here (midpoint, 600 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 103.3: $50 to $210.
Who does the work: Phoenix trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 4 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 Phoenix the blend is 1.02.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 50% of the weighting: a median of $28.49 an hour, 4% above the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $23.79 and $32.02 an hour. About 6,120 work in the metro. That is 25.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 13.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $22.56 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.79 and $24.90 an hour. BLS counts 29,230 of them working in the area, 123.0 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), 10% of the weighting: a median of $30.07 an hour, 4% above the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $25.19 and $32.47 an hour. About 7,980 work in the metro. That is 33.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Carpenters (47-2031), 10% of the weighting: a median of $29.00 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.36 and $35.30 an hour. About 12,710 work in the metro. That is 53.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (cement masons and concrete finishers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $280 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $380. That is a swing of roughly 5.9% to 4.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler has 2,375,760 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 11th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $23.79 | $28.49 | $32.02 | $27.41 | 1.04 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $19.79 | $22.56 | $24.90 | $22.66 | 1.00 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $25.19 | $30.07 | $32.47 | $28.78 | 1.04 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $23.36 | $29.00 | $35.30 | $29.12 | 1.00 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.02 | |||||
Concrete driveway: what moves the price in Phoenix
Thickness
HomeGuide prices a standard 4-inch driveway at $6-$15/sq ft and a 6-inch one, recommended for heavy vehicles, at $8-$20/sq ft.
Old driveway removal
Tearing out the old surface adds about $2-$6 per sq ft, and some cities want the haul-off documented.
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.
Planning more than one job in Phoenix?
Jobs that often go together with concrete driveway are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Phoenix wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, concrete patio comes out highest (−1%) and paver patio lowest (−3%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,300 | −2% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,450 – $10,100 | −1% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,400 – $5,100 | −1% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,200 – $7,900 | −1% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,900 – $5,300 | −3% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $4,000 | −1% |
Phoenix against nearby metros and the rest of Arizona
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 $5,800 to $6,700 across Phoenix and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZthis page | $3,650 – $9,250 | $6,450 | |
| Tucson, AZ75 miles | $3,550 – $8,900 | $6,200 | −3% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ105 miles | $3,400 – $8,600 | $6,000 | −7% |
| Yuma, AZ110 miles | $3,300 – $8,250 | $5,800 | −10% |
| Flagstaff, AZ185 miles | $3,600 – $9,100 | $6,350 | −1% |
| El Centro, CA190 miles | $3,800 – $9,600 | $6,700 | +4% |
| Arizona (statewide) | $3,600 – $9,150 | $6,400 | −1% |
| United States | $3,650 – $9,200 | $6,450 | level |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Phoenix ranks #137 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Phoenix is 1% above the Arizona figure.
Elsewhere in Arizona
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson, AZ | 389,630 jobs | $3,550 – $8,900 | $6,200 | −3% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $3,400 – $8,600 | $6,000 | −7% |
| Yuma, AZ | 68,880 jobs | $3,300 – $8,250 | $5,800 | −10% |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $3,600 – $9,100 | $6,350 | −1% |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 56,490 jobs | $3,350 – $8,350 | $5,850 | −9% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Phoenix against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $4,100 – $10,600 | $7,350 | +14% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $4,850 – $12,600 | $8,750 | +36% |
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $3,450 – $8,600 | $6,000 | −6% |
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $4,550 – $11,800 | $8,150 | +27% |
Add-ons priced for Phoenix
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.99 for Phoenix, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.02) and goods price index (0.95). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add rebar reinforcement | $590 – $1,800 |
| Remove the old driveway | $1,200 – $3,550 |
Pick a size, pick a tier: concrete driveway pricing in Phoenix
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Phoenix. 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 3-car (900 sq ft).
Basic
$3,650 to $5,850
Plain gray, 4-inch broom finish, flat site
Standard
$5,300 to $7,550
5-inch with rebar and saw-cut joints, a border or one color
Premium
$7,000 to $9,250
6-inch for heavy vehicles, stamped or colored, grading needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft | $1,500 – $2,400 | $2,200 – $3,100 | $2,900 – $3,800 |
| 2-car (20x24), 480 sq ft | $2,900 – $4,700 | $4,250 – $6,100 | $5,600 – $7,450 |
| 2-car + apron (600 sq ft) | $3,650 – $5,850 | $5,300 – $7,550 | $7,000 – $9,250 |
| 3-car (900 sq ft) | $5,400 – $8,750 | $7,900 – $11,300 | $10,400 – $13,700 |
The best months for concrete driveway in Phoenix
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Phoenix Deer Valley Muni Ap (10 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For pouring concrete, the comfortable months in Phoenix are October through April: 7 of 12. Outside them, May, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Heat matters for concrete as well. With average highs of 90°F or more in May, June, July, August and September, crews often start early, wet the base and plan for faster set times.
Phoenix gets about 9 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, February and March (1.2 inches in February). Inside the workable window, April and October are the driest, at 0.3 and 0.7 inches. The station averages about 159 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 | 65 | 44 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 68 | 46 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Mar | 75 | 51 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 83 | 57 | 0.3 | Workable |
| May | 92 | 65 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Jun | 102 | 73 | 0.0 | Hot |
| Jul | 104 | 81 | 0.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 103 | 81 | 1.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 98 | 75 | 0.7 | Hot |
| Oct | 86 | 63 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 74 | 51 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 43 | 0.8 | Workable |
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Concrete driveway in Phoenix: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete driveway in Phoenix?
For 600 sq ft, expect $3,650 to $9,250 in the Phoenix area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,300 to $7,550. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete driveway in Phoenix?
About $5.95 to $15 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $50 to $210 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $6 to $15.
+Is concrete driveway cheaper in Phoenix or Tucson?
Tucson is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 600 sq ft there is $6,200, which is 3% less than Phoenix ($6,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Phoenix?
About 70% at the midpoint, or $4,500 out of $6,450. Materials are 28% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 69%.
+What would 2-car + apron (600 sq ft) cost in Phoenix?
$3,650 to $9,250. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete driveway need a permit in Phoenix?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $50 to $210 for fees in the Phoenix area (our national range of $50 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Phoenix expensive for concrete driveway compared with the rest of Arizona?
Phoenix is 1% above the Arizona statewide estimate ($6,400 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Arizona; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Phoenix?
The BLS median is $28.49 an hour in the Phoenix area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.79 to $32.02.
+What do basic and premium concrete driveway work cost in Phoenix?
For 600 sq ft, basic work runs $3,650 to $5,850 and premium work $7,000 to $9,250. 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 Phoenix?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through April. April 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 Phoenix?
$590 to $1,800 for 600 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete driveway near Phoenix
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.