Concrete driveway cost in Topeka, KS
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (600 sq ft)
- $3,450 – $8,650
- Per sq ft
- $5.65 – $14
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $6,450
- Rank of 300 metros
- #173
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a concrete driveway in the Topeka area: $3,450 to $8,650 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 6% lower than the US figure. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $25.69 an hour in the Topeka area, 6% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 600 sq ft in Topeka, KS, standard level
$5,000 to $7,100
About $8.20 to $11.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 69% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,600 | $1,950 |
| Labor | $3,350 | $5,000 |
| Permits and fees | $85 | $140 |
| Total | $5,000 | $7,100 |
Cost breakdown for 600 sq ft in Topeka, KS
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $1,800 | $2,250 | 29% |
| Labor | $2,100 | $4,150 | $6,200 | 69% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $110 | $180 | 2% |
| Total | $3,450 | $6,050 | $8,650 | 100% |
Why Topeka 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, Topeka wages are 0.94 times the national level. Labor makes up about 69% of the midpoint estimate (69% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Topeka is at 94.0 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 88.8: $45 to $180.
Is Topeka cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $5,650 to $6,650 across Topeka and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KSthis page | $3,450 – $8,650 | $6,050 | |
| Kansas City, MO75 miles | $3,750 – $9,550 | $6,650 | +10% |
| Wichita, KS125 miles | $3,250 – $8,100 | $5,650 | −6% |
| Lincoln, NE135 miles | $3,400 – $8,500 | $5,950 | −2% |
| Joplin, MO150 miles | $3,500 – $8,900 | $6,200 | +3% |
| Omaha, NE155 miles | $3,400 – $8,600 | $6,000 | level |
| Kansas (statewide) | $3,400 – $8,550 | $5,950 | −1% |
| United States | $3,650 – $9,200 | $6,450 | +6% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Topeka ranks #173 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Topeka is 1% above the Kansas figure.
Elsewhere in Kansas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita, KS | 308,570 jobs | $3,250 – $8,100 | $5,650 | −6% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Topeka against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $3,050 – $7,450 | $5,250 | −13% |
| Tyler, TX | 115,220 jobs | $3,100 – $7,650 | $5,400 | −11% |
| Longview, TX | 118,060 jobs | $3,100 – $7,650 | $5,400 | −11% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $3,450 – $8,650 | $6,050 | level |
The best months for concrete driveway in Topeka
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Topeka Muni 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 Topeka are April through June and August through October: 6 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March, November and December have an average overnight low of 40°F or below, and 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.
Topeka gets about 37 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 17 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and August (5.2 inches in May). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.5 and 2.9 inches. The station averages about 50 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 | 40 | 20 | 0.9 | Cold |
| Feb | 46 | 24 | 1.3 | Cold |
| Mar | 57 | 34 | 2.3 | Cold |
| Apr | 67 | 44 | 3.8 | Workable |
| May | 76 | 55 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 86 | 65 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 69 | 4.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 67 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 81 | 58 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 69 | 45 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 55 | 33 | 1.8 | Cold |
| Dec | 44 | 24 | 1.5 | Cold |
Planning more than one job in Topeka?
Jobs that often go together with concrete driveway are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Topeka wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, paver patio comes out highest (−3%) and concrete patio lowest (−6%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,950 | −6% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,400 – $9,700 | −5% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,300 – $4,850 | −6% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,500 | −6% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,900 – $5,250 | −3% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,750 | −6% |
Add-ons priced for Topeka
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.94 for Topeka, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.94) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add rebar reinforcement | $560 – $1,700 |
| Remove the old driveway | $1,150 – $3,400 |
Topeka: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Topeka. 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
$3,450 to $5,500
Plain gray, 4-inch broom finish, flat site
Standard
$5,000 to $7,100
5-inch with rebar and saw-cut joints, a border or one color
Premium
$6,550 to $8,650
6-inch for heavy vehicles, stamped or colored, grading needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft | $1,400 – $2,250 | $2,050 – $2,900 | $2,700 – $3,550 |
| 2-car (20x24), 480 sq ft | $2,750 – $4,450 | $4,000 – $5,700 | $5,250 – $6,950 |
| 2-car + apron (600 sq ft) | $3,450 – $5,500 | $5,000 – $7,100 | $6,550 – $8,650 |
| 3-car (900 sq ft) | $5,150 – $8,250 | $7,450 – $10,600 | $9,800 – $12,900 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Topeka 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.
Who does the work: Topeka 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 Topeka the blend is 0.94.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 50% of the weighting: a median of $25.69 an hour, 6% below the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $21.63 and $32.10 an hour. About 210 work in the metro. That is 18.1 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 $22.15 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.78 and $23.66 an hour. BLS counts 810 of them working in the area, 70.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073), 10% of the weighting: a median of $27.29 an hour, 5% below the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $22.57 and $31.36 an hour. About 530 work in the metro. That is 45.8 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 $24.62 an hour, 15% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.76 and $29.63 an hour. About 360 work in the metro. That is 31.1 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 $520 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $330. That is a swing of roughly 5.4% to 8.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Topeka has 115,750 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 188th 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% | $21.63 | $25.69 | $32.10 | $27.41 | 0.94 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.78 | $22.15 | $23.66 | $22.66 | 0.98 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $22.57 | $27.29 | $31.36 | $28.78 | 0.95 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $22.76 | $24.62 | $29.63 | $29.12 | 0.85 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.94 | |||||
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Concrete driveway in Topeka: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete driveway in Topeka?
For 600 sq ft, expect $3,450 to $8,650 in the Topeka area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,000 to $7,100. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete driveway in Topeka?
About $5.65 to $14 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 Topeka or Kansas City?
Kansas City is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 600 sq ft there is $6,650, which is 10% more than Topeka ($6,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Topeka?
About 69% at the midpoint, or $4,150 out of $6,050. Materials are 29% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 69%.
+What would 2-car + apron (600 sq ft) cost in Topeka?
$3,450 to $8,650. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete driveway need a permit in Topeka?
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 Topeka area (our national range of $50 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Topeka expensive for concrete driveway compared with the rest of Kansas?
Topeka is 1% above the Kansas statewide estimate ($5,950 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Kansas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Topeka?
The BLS median is $25.69 an hour in the Topeka area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.63 to $32.10.
+What do basic and premium concrete driveway work cost in Topeka?
For 600 sq ft, basic work runs $3,450 to $5,500 and premium work $6,550 to $8,650. 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 Topeka?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through June and August through October. September 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 Topeka?
$560 to $1,700 for 600 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete driveway near Topeka
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.