Concrete driveway cost in Jacksonville, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (600 sq ft)
- $3,300 – $8,300
- Per sq ft
- $5.45 – $13.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $6,450
- Rank of 300 metros
- #202
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to pour a concrete driveway in Jacksonville, plan on $3,300 to $8,300 for 600 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $5.45 to $13.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 10% lower than the national one. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $23.68 an hour in the Jacksonville area, 14% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 600 sq ft in Jacksonville, FL, standard level
$4,800 to $6,800
About $7.85 to $11 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 66% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,600 | $2,000 |
| Labor | $3,100 | $4,600 |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $150 |
| Total | $4,800 | $6,800 |
Cost breakdown for 600 sq ft in Jacksonville, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,350 | $1,800 | $2,300 | 31% |
| Labor | $1,950 | $3,850 | $5,750 | 66% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $120 | $200 | 2% |
| Total | $3,300 | $5,800 | $8,300 | 100% |
Why Jacksonville prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 4 trades: cement masons and concrete finishers at 50%, construction laborers at 30%, operating engineers and other construction equipment operators at 10%, carpenters at 10%. Weighted together, Jacksonville wages are 0.87 times the national level. Labor makes up about 66% of the midpoint estimate (69% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Jacksonville metro is 96.2 (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 (99.5) and land at $50 to $200.
Jacksonville against nearby metros and the rest of Florida
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Jacksonville. Savannah is the lowest at about $5,450 (midpoint, 600 sq ft), 135 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville, FLthis page | $3,300 – $8,300 | $5,800 | |
| Ocala, FL75 miles | $3,150 – $7,850 | $5,500 | −5% |
| Gainesville, FL75 miles | $3,250 – $8,000 | $5,600 | −3% |
| Deltona, FL80 miles | $3,300 – $8,150 | $5,700 | −1% |
| Orlando, FL125 miles | $3,250 – $8,100 | $5,700 | −2% |
| Savannah, GA135 miles | $3,150 – $7,750 | $5,450 | −6% |
| Florida (statewide) | $3,350 – $8,300 | $5,850 | +1% |
| United States | $3,650 – $9,200 | $6,450 | +11% |
Across 300 US metros, Jacksonville comes in at #202 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $10,000; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $4,950 (midpoints, 600 sq ft). Statewide, Jacksonville is 1% below the Florida figure.
Other Florida metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $3,450 – $8,600 | $6,000 | +4% |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $3,350 – $8,300 | $5,850 | +1% |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $3,250 – $8,100 | $5,700 | −2% |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $3,350 – $8,400 | $5,900 | +1% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $3,300 – $8,200 | $5,750 | −1% |
| Lakeland, FL | 265,280 jobs | $3,200 – $7,950 | $5,550 | −4% |
Cities with a workforce like Jacksonville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Jacksonville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $4,150 – $10,800 | $7,450 | +28% |
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $3,300 – $8,150 | $5,700 | −2% |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $3,700 – $9,350 | $6,500 | +12% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $3,350 – $8,300 | $5,800 | level |
Optional extras in Jacksonville
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Jacksonville by the average of the local wage index (0.87) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.92. 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 | $550 – $1,650 |
| Remove the old driveway | $1,100 – $3,300 |
Pick a size, pick a tier: concrete driveway pricing in Jacksonville
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Jacksonville 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
$3,300 to $5,300
Plain gray, 4-inch broom finish, flat site
Standard
$4,800 to $6,800
5-inch with rebar and saw-cut joints, a border or one color
Premium
$6,300 to $8,300
6-inch for heavy vehicles, stamped or colored, grading needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft | $1,350 – $2,200 | $2,000 – $2,800 | $2,600 – $3,450 |
| 2-car (20x24), 480 sq ft | $2,650 – $4,250 | $3,850 – $5,450 | $5,050 – $6,650 |
| 2-car + apron (600 sq ft) | $3,300 – $5,300 | $4,800 – $6,800 | $6,300 – $8,300 |
| 3-car (900 sq ft) | $4,950 – $7,900 | $7,150 – $10,100 | $9,350 – $12,300 |
Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville is 0.87 times the national level.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 50%) the local median is $23.68 an hour, which is 14% below the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $21.91 and $26.54 an hour. BLS counts 980 of them working in the area, 12.8 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 $20.90 an hour, 8% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.68 and $23.16 an hour. About 7,150 work in the metro. That is 93.4 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 $23.52 an hour, which is 18% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $22.49 and $28.15 an hour. BLS counts 1,990 of them working in the area, 26.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 10%) the local median is $24.30 an hour, which is 17% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.87 and $29.08 an hour. BLS counts 2,500 of them working in the area, 32.6 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 ($26.54 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $230. At the 25th percentile ($21.91) it shrinks by about $140. The total moves by 4.0% or 2.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 765,930 jobs in the Jacksonville area. That makes it the 39th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.49% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $21.91 | $23.68 | $26.54 | $27.41 | 0.86 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.68 | $20.90 | $23.16 | $22.66 | 0.92 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $22.49 | $23.52 | $28.15 | $28.78 | 0.82 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $21.87 | $24.30 | $29.08 | $29.12 | 0.83 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
Climate in Jacksonville: timing your concrete driveway job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Jacksonville Nas (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through May is the stretch where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Jacksonville (9 of 12 months). June, July and August 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 June, July and August, crews often start early, wet the base and plan for faster set times.
Jacksonville gets about 48 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, August and September (7.3 inches in June). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 2.3 and 2.0 inches. The station averages about 97 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 | 66 | 47 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 69 | 50 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 74 | 55 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 81 | 61 | 2.4 | Workable |
| May | 86 | 69 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 74 | 7.3 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 76 | 6.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 76 | 6.3 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 74 | 6.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 82 | 66 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 73 | 56 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 68 | 50 | 2.5 | Workable |
Specs and site conditions that change a Jacksonville bid
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 Jacksonville?
Because every project leans on different trades, Jacksonville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, paver patio runs −5% and gravel driveway −8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,850 | −7% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,300 – $9,350 | −8% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,850 | −7% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,300 | −8% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,850 – $5,150 | −5% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,650 | −8% |
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Concrete driveway in Jacksonville: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete driveway in Jacksonville?
For 600 sq ft, expect $3,300 to $8,300 in the Jacksonville area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,800 to $6,800. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete driveway in Jacksonville?
About $5.45 to $13.50 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 Jacksonville or Ocala?
Ocala is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 600 sq ft there is $5,500, which is 5% less than Jacksonville ($5,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Jacksonville?
About 66% at the midpoint, or $3,850 out of $5,800. Materials are 31% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 69%.
+What would 2-car + apron (600 sq ft) cost in Jacksonville?
$3,300 to $8,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete driveway need a permit in Jacksonville?
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 Jacksonville area (our national range of $50 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Jacksonville expensive for concrete driveway compared with the rest of Florida?
Jacksonville is 1% below the Florida statewide estimate ($5,850 at the midpoint). We cover 19 metros in Florida; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Jacksonville?
The BLS median is $23.68 an hour in the Jacksonville area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.91 to $26.54.
+What do basic and premium concrete driveway work cost in Jacksonville?
For 600 sq ft, basic work runs $3,300 to $5,300 and premium work $6,300 to $8,300. 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 Jacksonville?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. February 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 rebar reinforcement" add in Jacksonville?
$550 to $1,650 for 600 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete driveway near Jacksonville
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.