Concrete driveway cost in Greeley, CO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (600 sq ft)
- $3,600 – $9,150
- Per sq ft
- $5.95 – $15
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $6,450
- Rank of 300 metros
- #145
- 1 = most expensive
Greeley homeowners pay roughly $3,600 to $9,150 to pour a concrete driveway at 600 sq ft, or $5.95 to $15 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Greeley is almost level. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.1).
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Estimated cost for 600 sq ft in Greeley, CO, standard level
$5,300 to $7,500
About $8.65 to $12 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 70% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,600 | $2,000 |
| Labor | $3,550 | $5,350 |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $160 |
| Total | $5,300 | $7,500 |
Cost breakdown for 600 sq ft in Greeley, CO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,350 | $1,800 | $2,300 | 28% |
| Labor | $2,250 | $4,450 | $6,650 | 70% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $130 | $200 | 2% |
| Total | $3,600 | $6,400 | $9,150 | 100% |
Where the Greeley price comes from
Labor is 70% of the midpoint bill here, against 69% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is cement masons and concrete finishers (50%), construction laborers (30%), operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (10%), carpenters (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Greeley the blended ratio comes out at 1.01.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Greeley metro is 96.1 (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 (100.2) and land at $50 to $200.
Why two Greeley quotes can differ
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.
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.
When to schedule concrete driveway in Greeley
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Greeley Unc (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
May through June and August through September are the stretches where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Greeley (4 of 12 months). January, February, March, April, October, November and December have an average overnight low of 40°F or below; July has 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 July, crews often start early, wet the base and plan for faster set times.
Greeley gets about 15 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 35 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and June (2.6 inches in May). Inside the workable window, August and September are the driest, at 1.6 and 1.1 inches. The station averages about 58 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 | 44 | 18 | 0.5 | Cold |
| Feb | 48 | 20 | 0.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 59 | 28 | 0.9 | Cold |
| Apr | 66 | 35 | 1.8 | Cold |
| May | 75 | 45 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 86 | 54 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 92 | 59 | 1.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 57 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 82 | 49 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 68 | 37 | 1.1 | Cold |
| Nov | 54 | 26 | 0.7 | Cold |
| Dec | 43 | 18 | 0.6 | Cold |
Greeley against nearby metros and the rest of Colorado
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Greeley. Colorado Springs comes closest at about $6,450.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley, COthis page | $3,600 – $9,150 | $6,400 | |
| Cheyenne, WY55 miles | $3,650 – $9,250 | $6,450 | +1% |
| Fort Collins, CO60 miles | $3,650 – $9,250 | $6,450 | +1% |
| Boulder, CO60 miles | $3,700 – $9,450 | $6,600 | +3% |
| Denver, CO80 miles | $3,800 – $9,700 | $6,750 | +6% |
| Colorado Springs, CO120 miles | $3,650 – $9,200 | $6,450 | +1% |
| Colorado (statewide) | $3,750 – $9,500 | $6,600 | +3% |
| United States | $3,650 – $9,200 | $6,450 | +1% |
Across 300 US metros, Greeley comes in at #145 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $10,000; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $4,950 (midpoints, 600 sq ft). Statewide, Greeley is 3% below the Colorado figure.
Other Colorado metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | 1,609,350 jobs | $3,800 – $9,700 | $6,750 | +6% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $3,650 – $9,200 | $6,450 | +1% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $3,700 – $9,450 | $6,600 | +3% |
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $3,650 – $9,250 | $6,450 | +1% |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $3,500 – $8,900 | $6,200 | −3% |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $3,550 – $8,900 | $6,200 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Greeley's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Greeley against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $3,250 – $8,000 | $5,600 | −12% |
| Utica, NY | 118,390 jobs | $3,700 – $9,400 | $6,550 | +3% |
| Burlington, VT | 120,150 jobs | $3,750 – $9,600 | $6,700 | +5% |
| Longview, TX | 118,060 jobs | $3,100 – $7,650 | $5,400 | −16% |
Cost by quality level and size in Greeley
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Greeley 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
$3,600 to $5,850
Plain gray, 4-inch broom finish, flat site
Standard
$5,300 to $7,500
5-inch with rebar and saw-cut joints, a border or one color
Premium
$6,950 to $9,150
6-inch for heavy vehicles, stamped or colored, grading needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft | $1,500 – $2,400 | $2,150 – $3,100 | $2,850 – $3,800 |
| 2-car (20x24), 480 sq ft | $2,900 – $4,700 | $4,250 – $6,050 | $5,600 – $7,350 |
| 2-car + apron (600 sq ft) | $3,600 – $5,850 | $5,300 – $7,500 | $6,950 – $9,150 |
| 3-car (900 sq ft) | $5,400 – $8,700 | $7,850 – $11,200 | $10,300 – $13,600 |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Greeley is 1.01 times the national level.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 50%) the local median is $28.35 an hour, which is 3% above the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $22.90 and $30.00 an hour. BLS counts 420 of them working in the area, 35.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 13.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $22.19 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.97 and $26.19 an hour. About 1,430 work in the metro. That is 119.6 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 $29.18 an hour, which is in line with the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $26.54 and $30.26 an hour. BLS counts 1,550 of them working in the area, 129.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 10%) the local median is $27.83 an hour, which is 4% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.38 and $30.06 an hour. BLS counts 560 of them working in the area, 46.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the cement masons and concrete finishers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($30.00 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $130. At the 25th percentile ($22.90) it shrinks by about $440. The total moves by 2.1% or 6.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 119,540 jobs in the Greeley area. That makes it the 184th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $22.90 | $28.35 | $30.00 | $27.41 | 1.03 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $19.97 | $22.19 | $26.19 | $22.66 | 0.98 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $26.54 | $29.18 | $30.26 | $28.78 | 1.01 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $24.38 | $27.83 | $30.06 | $29.12 | 0.96 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.01 | |||||
Add-ons priced for Greeley
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Greeley by the average of the local wage index (1.01) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.98. 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 | $590 – $1,750 |
| Remove the old driveway | $1,200 – $3,550 |
Related projects, priced for Greeley
Because every project leans on different trades, Greeley's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, asphalt driveway runs +1% and gravel driveway −2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,500 | +1% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,450 – $10,000 | −2% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,400 – $5,100 | −2% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,200 – $7,850 | −1% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,000 – $5,450 | level |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,950 | −1% |
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Concrete driveway in Greeley: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete driveway in Greeley?
For 600 sq ft, expect $3,600 to $9,150 in the Greeley area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,300 to $7,500. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete driveway in Greeley?
About $5.95 to $15 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $50 to $200 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $6 to $15.
+Is concrete driveway cheaper in Greeley or Cheyenne?
Cheyenne is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 600 sq ft there is $6,450, which is 1% more than Greeley ($6,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Greeley?
About 70% at the midpoint, or $4,450 out of $6,400. Materials are 28% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 69%.
+What would 2-car + apron (600 sq ft) cost in Greeley?
$3,600 to $9,150. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete driveway need a permit in Greeley?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $50 to $200 for fees in the Greeley area (our national range of $50 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Greeley expensive for concrete driveway compared with the rest of Colorado?
Greeley is 3% below the Colorado statewide estimate ($6,600 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Colorado; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Greeley?
The BLS median is $28.35 an hour in the Greeley area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.90 to $30.00.
+What do basic and premium concrete driveway work cost in Greeley?
For 600 sq ft, basic work runs $3,600 to $5,850 and premium work $6,950 to $9,150. 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 Greeley?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are May through June and August through September. August 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 rebar reinforcement" add in Greeley?
$590 to $1,750 for 600 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete driveway near Greeley
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.