Concrete driveway cost in Alexandria, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (600 sq ft)
- $3,150 – $7,800
- Per sq ft
- $5.20 – $12.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −15%
- US $6,450
- Rank of 300 metros
- #262
- 1 = most expensive
A concrete driveway in Alexandria, LA usually costs $3,150 to $7,800 for 600 sq ft. That works out to about $5.20 to $12.50 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $940 less. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $23.64 an hour in the Alexandria area, 14% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 600 sq ft in Alexandria, LA, standard level
$4,550 to $6,400
About $7.45 to $10.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 66% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,600 | $1,950 |
| Labor | $2,900 | $4,300 |
| Permits and fees | $80 | $130 |
| Total | $4,550 | $6,400 |
Cost breakdown for 600 sq ft in Alexandria, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $1,750 | $2,250 | 32% |
| Labor | $1,800 | $3,600 | $5,400 | 66% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $110 | $170 | 2% |
| Total | $3,150 | $5,500 | $7,800 | 100% |
Where the Alexandria price comes from
Labor is 66% 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 Alexandria the blended ratio comes out at 0.82. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Louisiana statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Alexandria is at 93.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,900 nationally becomes $1,750 here (midpoint, 600 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 85.7: $45 to $170.
Data note: 50% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Alexandria. The wage table below marks each row.
Add-ons priced for Alexandria
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.88 for Alexandria, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.82) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add rebar reinforcement | $530 – $1,600 |
| Remove the old driveway | $1,050 – $3,150 |
Alexandria weather and the concrete driveway calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Alexandria (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 Alexandria are February through June and September through November: 8 of 12. Outside them, January and December have an average overnight low of 40°F or below, and 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 July and August, crews often start early, wet the base and plan for faster set times.
Alexandria gets about 61 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, November and December (6.1 inches in January). Inside the workable window, May and September are the driest, at 4.6 and 4.0 inches. The station averages about 93 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 | 39 | 6.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 63 | 42 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 49 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 76 | 55 | 5.4 | Workable |
| May | 83 | 64 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 71 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 92 | 74 | 4.5 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 73 | 4.3 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 68 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 57 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 68 | 46 | 5.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 61 | 40 | 6.0 | Cold |
Planning more than one job in Alexandria?
Jobs that often go together with concrete driveway are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Alexandria wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, asphalt driveway comes out highest (−11%) and gravel driveway lowest (−15%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,750 – $6,550 | −11% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,100 – $8,700 | −15% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,150 – $4,600 | −12% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $2,900 – $7,000 | −12% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,650 – $4,750 | −13% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,450 | −13% |
How Alexandria compares
Same job, same size (600 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Baton Rouge is the priciest of the group at $6,150. Monroe is the cheapest at $5,250.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria, LAthis page | $3,150 – $7,800 | $5,500 | |
| Lafayette, LA95 miles | $3,300 – $8,250 | $5,750 | +5% |
| Lake Charles, LA95 miles | $3,300 – $8,200 | $5,750 | +5% |
| Monroe, LA95 miles | $3,050 – $7,450 | $5,250 | −5% |
| Baton Rouge, LA100 miles | $3,500 – $8,850 | $6,150 | +13% |
| Shreveport, LA105 miles | $3,150 – $7,900 | $5,550 | +1% |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $3,200 – $8,000 | $5,600 | +2% |
| United States | $3,650 – $9,200 | $6,450 | +17% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Alexandria ranks #262 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Alexandria is 2% below the Louisiana figure.
Elsewhere in Louisiana
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $3,250 – $8,050 | $5,650 | +3% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $3,500 – $8,850 | $6,150 | +13% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $3,300 – $8,250 | $5,750 | +5% |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $3,150 – $7,900 | $5,550 | +1% |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $3,300 – $8,200 | $5,750 | +5% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $3,200 – $7,950 | $5,600 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Alexandria against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chambersburg, PA | 60,280 jobs | $3,500 – $8,700 | $6,100 | +11% |
| Niles, MI | 59,970 jobs | $3,500 – $8,850 | $6,200 | +13% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $2,950 – $7,250 | $5,100 | −7% |
| Kingston, NY | 59,140 jobs | $3,700 – $9,400 | $6,550 | +20% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Alexandria bid
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.
Cost by quality level and size in Alexandria
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Alexandria. 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
$3,150 to $5,000
Plain gray, 4-inch broom finish, flat site
Standard
$4,550 to $6,400
5-inch with rebar and saw-cut joints, a border or one color
Premium
$5,950 to $7,800
6-inch for heavy vehicles, stamped or colored, grading needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft | $1,300 – $2,050 | $1,850 – $2,650 | $2,450 – $3,250 |
| 2-car (20x24), 480 sq ft | $2,550 – $4,050 | $3,650 – $5,150 | $4,800 – $6,300 |
| 2-car + apron (600 sq ft) | $3,150 – $5,000 | $4,550 – $6,400 | $5,950 – $7,800 |
| 3-car (900 sq ft) | $4,700 – $7,500 | $6,800 – $9,550 | $8,850 – $11,600 |
What local crews earn in Alexandria
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 Alexandria the blend is 0.82.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Alexandria metro, so we used the Louisiana statewide median: $23.64 an hour against $27.41 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $19.54 and $30.00 an hour.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $17.76 an hour, which is 22% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $15.53 and $21.18 an hour. BLS counts 610 of them working in the area, 101.7 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 $21.43 an hour, 26% below the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $17.11 and $25.07 an hour. About 260 work in the metro. That is 43.3 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 $22.48 an hour, 23% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.58 and $26.89 an hour. About 180 work in the metro. That is 30.0 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 $510 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $330. That is a swing of roughly 6.0% to 9.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Alexandria has 60,000 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 288th 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% | $19.54 | $23.64 | $30.00 | $27.41 | 0.86 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $15.53 | $17.76 | $21.18 | $22.66 | 0.78 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $17.11 | $21.43 | $25.07 | $28.78 | 0.74 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $18.58 | $22.48 | $26.89 | $29.12 | 0.77 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
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Concrete driveway in Alexandria: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete driveway in Alexandria?
For 600 sq ft, expect $3,150 to $7,800 in the Alexandria area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,550 to $6,400. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete driveway in Alexandria?
About $5.20 to $12.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $45 to $170 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $6 to $15.
+Is concrete driveway cheaper in Alexandria or Lafayette?
Lafayette is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 600 sq ft there is $5,750, which is 5% more than Alexandria ($5,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Alexandria?
About 66% at the midpoint, or $3,600 out of $5,500. Materials are 32% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 69%.
+What would 2-car + apron (600 sq ft) cost in Alexandria?
$3,150 to $7,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete driveway need a permit in Alexandria?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $45 to $170 for fees in the Alexandria area (our national range of $50 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Alexandria expensive for concrete driveway compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Alexandria is 2% below the Louisiana statewide estimate ($5,600 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Louisiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Alexandria?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $23.64 an hour, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.54 to $30.00.
+What do basic and premium concrete driveway work cost in Alexandria?
For 600 sq ft, basic work runs $3,150 to $5,000 and premium work $5,950 to $7,800. 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 Alexandria?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through June and September through November. May 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 Alexandria?
$530 to $1,600 for 600 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete driveway near Alexandria
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.