Concrete driveway cost in Kahului, HI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (600 sq ft)
- $5,500 – $14,600
- Per sq ft
- $9.10 – $24
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +56%
- US $6,450
- Rank of 300 metros
- #1
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a concrete driveway in the Kahului area: $5,500 to $14,600 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 56% higher than the US figure. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $50.22 an hour in the Kahului area, 83% above the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 600 sq ft in Kahului, HI, standard level
$8,250 to $11,900
About $13.50 to $19.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 78% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $2,350 |
| Labor | $6,250 | $9,350 |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $170 |
| Total | $8,250 | $11,900 |
Cost breakdown for 600 sq ft in Kahului, HI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,550 | $2,100 | $2,700 | 21% |
| Labor | $3,950 | $7,800 | $11,700 | 78% |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $140 | $220 | 1% |
| Total | $5,500 | $10,000 | $14,600 | 100% |
What is behind the Kahului 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, Kahului wages are 1.77 times the national level. Labor makes up about 78% of the midpoint estimate (69% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Kahului is at 111.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,900 nationally becomes $2,100 here (midpoint, 600 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 109.4: $55 to $220.
Is Kahului cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (600 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Kahului is the priciest of the group. Santa Cruz is the cheapest at $7,200.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului, HIthis page | $5,500 – $14,600 | $10,000 | |
| Honolulu, HI110 miles | $5,350 – $14,100 | $9,700 | −3% |
| Santa Rosa, CA2340 miles | $4,250 – $10,900 | $7,550 | −25% |
| Santa Cruz, CA2350 miles | $4,050 – $10,400 | $7,200 | −28% |
| San Francisco, CA2355 miles | $4,850 – $12,600 | $8,750 | −13% |
| Napa, CA2370 miles | $4,400 – $11,400 | $7,900 | −21% |
| Hawaii (statewide) | $5,300 – $13,900 | $9,600 | −4% |
| United States | $3,650 – $9,200 | $6,450 | −36% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Kahului ranks #1 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Kahului is 5% above the Hawaii figure.
Elsewhere in Hawaii
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu, HI | 446,380 jobs | $5,350 – $14,100 | $9,700 | −3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Kahului against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, SD | 73,820 jobs | $3,350 – $8,400 | $5,850 | −42% |
| Bloomington, IN | 73,240 jobs | $3,750 – $9,650 | $6,700 | −33% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $3,200 – $7,950 | $5,600 | −44% |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $3,100 – $7,650 | $5,350 | −47% |
What nearby projects cost in Kahului
Jobs that often go together with concrete driveway are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Kahului wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, gravel driveway comes out highest (+50%) and paver patio lowest (+33%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $4,250 – $11,000 | +46% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $3,800 – $15,200 | +50% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $3,500 – $7,100 | +39% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $4,600 – $11,700 | +45% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $4,000 – $7,250 | +33% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,700 – $5,900 | +45% |
Add-ons priced for Kahului
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.44 for Kahului, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.77) and goods price index (1.12). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add rebar reinforcement | $870 – $2,600 |
| Remove the old driveway | $1,750 – $5,200 |
Who does the work: Kahului 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 Kahului the blend is 1.77.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 50% of the weighting: a median of $50.22 an hour, 83% above the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $36.41 and $54.26 an hour. About 60 work in the metro. That is 8.1 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 $38.35 an hour, which is 69% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $28.72 and $47.03 an hour. BLS counts 630 of them working in the area, 85.4 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 $60.09 an hour, 109% above the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $33.42 and $62.07 an hour. About 400 work in the metro. That is 54.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Carpenters (47-2031), 10% of the weighting: a median of $39.47 an hour, 36% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $30.77 and $48.89 an hour. About 700 work in the metro. That is 94.9 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 $320 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $1,100. That is a swing of roughly 11.1% to 3.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Kahului-Wailuku has 73,750 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 250th 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% | $36.41 | $50.22 | $54.26 | $27.41 | 1.83 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $28.72 | $38.35 | $47.03 | $22.66 | 1.69 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $33.42 | $60.09 | $62.07 | $28.78 | 2.09 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $30.77 | $39.47 | $48.89 | $29.12 | 1.36 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.77 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Kahului
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Kahului. 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
$5,500 to $9,150
Plain gray, 4-inch broom finish, flat site
Standard
$8,250 to $11,900
5-inch with rebar and saw-cut joints, a border or one color
Premium
$10,900 to $14,600
6-inch for heavy vehicles, stamped or colored, grading needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft | $2,250 – $3,750 | $3,350 – $4,850 | $4,450 – $5,950 |
| 2-car (20x24), 480 sq ft | $4,450 – $7,350 | $6,600 – $9,500 | $8,800 – $11,700 |
| 2-car + apron (600 sq ft) | $5,500 – $9,150 | $8,250 – $11,900 | $10,900 – $14,600 |
| 3-car (900 sq ft) | $8,250 – $13,600 | $12,300 – $17,700 | $16,300 – $21,700 |
The best months for concrete driveway in Kahului
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Kahului Ap (5 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 Kahului are October through July: 10 of 12. Outside them, 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 August and September, crews often start early, wet the base and plan for faster set times.
Kahului gets about 16 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, March and December (2.8 inches in December). Inside the workable window, June and July are the driest, at 0.2 and 0.5 inches. The station averages about 39 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 | 82 | 64 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 82 | 64 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 83 | 65 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 85 | 67 | 1.3 | Workable |
| May | 87 | 68 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 70 | 0.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 89 | 72 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 90 | 72 | 0.5 | Hot |
| Sep | 90 | 71 | 0.5 | Hot |
| Oct | 89 | 70 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 86 | 68 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 83 | 66 | 2.8 | Workable |
Why two Kahului quotes can differ
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.
Old driveway removal
Tearing out the old surface adds about $2-$6 per sq ft, and some cities want the haul-off documented.
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Concrete driveway in Kahului: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete driveway in Kahului?
For 600 sq ft, expect $5,500 to $14,600 in the Kahului area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,250 to $11,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete driveway in Kahului?
About $9.10 to $24 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $55 to $220 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $6 to $15.
+Is concrete driveway cheaper in Kahului or Honolulu?
Honolulu is 110 miles away. The midpoint for 600 sq ft there is $9,700, which is 3% less than Kahului ($10,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Kahului?
About 78% at the midpoint, or $7,800 out of $10,000. Materials are 21% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 69%.
+What would 2-car + apron (600 sq ft) cost in Kahului?
$5,500 to $14,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete driveway need a permit in Kahului?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $55 to $220 for fees in the Kahului area (our national range of $50 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Kahului expensive for concrete driveway compared with the rest of Hawaii?
Kahului is 5% above the Hawaii statewide estimate ($9,600 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Hawaii; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Kahului?
The BLS median is $50.22 an hour in the Kahului area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $36.41 to $54.26.
+What do basic and premium concrete driveway work cost in Kahului?
For 600 sq ft, basic work runs $5,500 to $9,150 and premium work $10,900 to $14,600. 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 Kahului?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through July. June and July 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 Kahului?
$870 to $2,600 for 600 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete driveway near Kahului
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.