Concrete driveway cost in Macon, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (600 sq ft)
- $3,100 – $7,650
- Per sq ft
- $5.10 – $12.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −16%
- US $6,450
- Rank of 300 metros
- #277
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a concrete driveway in the Macon area: $3,100 to $7,650 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 runs 16% lower than the US figure. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $20.93 an hour in the Macon area, 24% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 600 sq ft in Macon, GA, standard level
$4,450 to $6,300
About $7.30 to $10.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 64% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,600 | $2,000 |
| Labor | $2,750 | $4,150 |
| Permits and fees | $85 | $140 |
| Total | $4,450 | $6,300 |
Cost breakdown for 600 sq ft in Macon, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,350 | $1,800 | $2,300 | 34% |
| Labor | $1,750 | $3,450 | $5,150 | 64% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $110 | $180 | 2% |
| Total | $3,100 | $5,400 | $7,650 | 100% |
What is behind the Macon number
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, Macon wages are 0.78 times the national level. Labor makes up about 64% of the midpoint estimate (69% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Macon is at 96.3 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 88.5: $45 to $180.
The best months for concrete driveway in Macon
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Macon Middle Ga Rgnl 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 Macon are March through May and September through November: 6 of 12. Outside them, January, February and December have an average overnight low of 40°F or below, and 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.
Macon gets about 47 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and December (4.8 inches in July). Inside the workable window, May and October are the driest, at 2.6 and 2.6 inches. The station averages about 85 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 | 59 | 36 | 4.3 | Cold |
| Feb | 63 | 39 | 4.2 | Cold |
| Mar | 71 | 45 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 51 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 86 | 60 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 68 | 4.4 | Hot |
| Jul | 94 | 72 | 4.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 71 | 4.4 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 65 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 53 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 69 | 43 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 61 | 38 | 4.6 | Cold |
Optional extras in Macon
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.87 for Macon, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.78) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add rebar reinforcement | $520 – $1,550 |
| Remove the old driveway | $1,050 – $3,150 |
Who does the work: Macon 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 Macon the blend is 0.78.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 50% of the weighting: a median of $20.93 an hour, 24% below the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $17.71 and $22.47 an hour. About 30 work in the metro. That is 3.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 13.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $19.23 an hour, which is 15% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.05 and $20.66 an hour. BLS counts 420 of them working in the area, 44.2 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), 10% of the weighting: a median of $22.26 an hour, 23% below the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $20.93 and $24.51 an hour. About 310 work in the metro. That is 32.6 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 $20.03 an hour, 31% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $16.47 and $27.05 an hour. About 70 work in the metro. That is 7.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer 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 $120 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $260. That is a swing of roughly 4.8% to 2.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Macon-Bibb County has 95,030 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 211th 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% | $17.71 | $20.93 | $22.47 | $27.41 | 0.76 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.05 | $19.23 | $20.66 | $22.66 | 0.85 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $20.93 | $22.26 | $24.51 | $28.78 | 0.77 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $16.47 | $20.03 | $27.05 | $29.12 | 0.69 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.78 | |||||
Concrete driveway: what moves the price in Macon
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.
Macon: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Macon. 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
$3,100 to $4,950
Plain gray, 4-inch broom finish, flat site
Standard
$4,450 to $6,300
5-inch with rebar and saw-cut joints, a border or one color
Premium
$5,850 to $7,650
6-inch for heavy vehicles, stamped or colored, grading needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft | $1,250 – $2,050 | $1,850 – $2,600 | $2,400 – $3,150 |
| 2-car (20x24), 480 sq ft | $2,500 – $3,950 | $3,600 – $5,050 | $4,700 – $6,150 |
| 2-car + apron (600 sq ft) | $3,100 – $4,950 | $4,450 – $6,300 | $5,850 – $7,650 |
| 3-car (900 sq ft) | $4,650 – $7,350 | $6,650 – $9,350 | $8,700 – $11,400 |
What nearby projects cost in Macon
Jobs that often go together with concrete driveway are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Macon wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, asphalt driveway comes out highest (−9%) and concrete patio lowest (−14%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,800 – $6,700 | −9% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,200 – $9,050 | −11% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,150 – $4,600 | −12% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $2,900 – $6,950 | −12% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,700 – $4,850 | −11% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,400 | −14% |
Macon against nearby metros and the rest of Georgia
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Macon. Albany is the lowest at about $5,000 (midpoint, 600 sq ft), 85 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macon, GAthis page | $3,100 – $7,650 | $5,400 | |
| Warner Robins, GA25 miles | $3,200 – $7,850 | $5,550 | +3% |
| Atlanta, GA70 miles | $3,300 – $8,200 | $5,750 | +7% |
| Columbus, GA70 miles | $3,050 – $7,450 | $5,250 | −3% |
| Athens, GA80 miles | $3,150 – $7,700 | $5,400 | +1% |
| Albany, GA85 miles | $2,900 – $7,100 | $5,000 | −7% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $3,200 – $7,950 | $5,600 | +4% |
| United States | $3,650 – $9,200 | $6,450 | +19% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Macon ranks #277 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Macon is 4% below the Georgia figure.
Elsewhere in Georgia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $3,300 – $8,200 | $5,750 | +7% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $3,200 – $8,000 | $5,600 | +4% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $3,150 – $7,750 | $5,450 | +1% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $3,050 – $7,450 | $5,250 | −3% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $3,150 – $7,800 | $5,500 | +2% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $3,150 – $7,700 | $5,400 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Macon against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $2,900 – $7,150 | $5,050 | −6% |
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $4,000 – $10,300 | $7,150 | +33% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $3,150 – $7,700 | $5,400 | +1% |
| Billings, MT | 93,800 jobs | $3,750 – $9,500 | $6,600 | +23% |
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Concrete driveway in Macon: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete driveway in Macon?
For 600 sq ft, expect $3,100 to $7,650 in the Macon area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,450 to $6,300. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete driveway in Macon?
About $5.10 to $12.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $45 to $180 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $6 to $15.
+Is concrete driveway cheaper in Macon or Warner Robins?
Warner Robins is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 600 sq ft there is $5,550, which is 3% more than Macon ($5,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Macon?
About 64% at the midpoint, or $3,450 out of $5,400. Materials are 34% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 69%.
+What would 2-car + apron (600 sq ft) cost in Macon?
$3,100 to $7,650. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete driveway need a permit in Macon?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $45 to $180 for fees in the Macon area (our national range of $50 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Macon expensive for concrete driveway compared with the rest of Georgia?
Macon is 4% below the Georgia statewide estimate ($5,600 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Georgia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Macon?
The BLS median is $20.93 an hour in the Macon area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.71 to $22.47.
+What do basic and premium concrete driveway work cost in Macon?
For 600 sq ft, basic work runs $3,100 to $4,950 and premium work $5,850 to $7,650. 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 Macon?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through May and September through November. 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 Macon?
$520 to $1,550 for 600 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete driveway near Macon
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.