Concrete driveway cost in Massachusetts
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (600 sq ft)
- $4,100 – $10,600
- Per sq ft
- $6.75 – $17.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +15%
- US $6,450
- Metros covered
- 6
What does it cost to pour a concrete driveway in Massachusetts? Plan on $4,100 to $10,600 for 600 sq ft. Wages (1.22x the US blend), materials (price index 98.8) and permit costs (105.8) put the state above the national midpoint by 15%.
Inside Massachusetts, the metros we cover range from $6,800 (Pittsfield) to $7,350 (Boston) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 600 sq ft in Massachusetts (statewide), standard level
$6,050 to $8,650
About $9.95 to $14 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 73% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,650 | $2,050 |
| Labor | $4,300 | $6,450 |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $160 |
| Total | $6,050 | $8,650 |
Cost breakdown for 600 sq ft in Massachusetts
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,350 | $1,850 | $2,350 | 25% |
| Labor | $2,700 | $5,350 | $8,000 | 73% |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 | $210 | 2% |
| Total | $4,100 | $7,350 | $10,600 | 100% |
When Massachusetts weather lets you pour
Season matters for concrete driveway. For each Massachusetts metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for pouring concrete.
Boston has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Massachusetts at 7 months (April through October); Pittsfield has the shortest at 5 (May through September). Rainfall runs from 44 inches a year in Boston to 48 inches in Worcester.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 23 | 82 | 44 | 7: April through October |
| Worcester | 17 | 80 | 48 | 6: May through October |
| Springfield | 16 | 85 | 45 | 5: May through September |
| Barnstable | 24 | 81 | 45 | 6: May through October |
| Amherst | 16 | 85 | 45 | 5: May through September |
| Pittsfield | 14 | 79 | 44 | 5: May through September |
If you are planning more than one job in Massachusetts
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Massachusetts wages and prices. Against national midpoints, paver patio comes out highest (+23%) and concrete slab lowest (+9%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,150 | +9% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,900 – $11,700 | +15% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,700 – $5,600 | +9% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,500 – $8,750 | +9% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,650 – $6,700 | +23% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,350 – $4,500 | +11% |
Quality levels and sizes in Massachusetts
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Massachusetts wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$4,100 to $6,700
Plain gray, 4-inch broom finish, flat site
Standard
$6,050 to $8,650
5-inch with rebar and saw-cut joints, a border or one color
Premium
$8,000 to $10,600
6-inch for heavy vehicles, stamped or colored, grading needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft | $1,700 – $2,750 | $2,500 – $3,550 | $3,300 – $4,350 |
| 2-car (20x24), 480 sq ft | $3,300 – $5,400 | $4,850 – $6,950 | $6,450 – $8,550 |
| 2-car + apron (600 sq ft) | $4,100 – $6,700 | $6,050 – $8,650 | $8,000 – $10,600 |
| 3-car (900 sq ft) | $6,150 – $10,000 | $9,050 – $12,900 | $11,900 – $15,800 |
Concrete driveway: what moves the price in Massachusetts
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.
Finish
Decorative driveways run $10-$25 per sq ft installed: colors and borders at $10-$15, stamped patterns at $15-$20, and high-end finishes at $20-$25+ (HomeGuide).
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.
Massachusetts against its neighbors
Massachusetts ranks 7 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for concrete driveway, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $9,600 and the cheapest Mississippi at $5,400, both for 600 sq ft at the midpoint. Massachusetts sits at $7,350. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 40 miles away | $3,650 – $9,150 | $6,400 | −13% |
| Rhode Island | 50 miles away | $3,900 – $9,950 | $6,900 | −6% |
| Connecticut | 110 miles away | $3,900 – $9,950 | $6,900 | −6% |
| Maine | 120 miles away | $3,550 – $9,000 | $6,300 | −15% |
| Vermont | 180 miles away | $3,700 – $9,450 | $6,600 | −11% |
Optional extras in Massachusetts
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Massachusetts by the average of the local wage index (1.22) and goods index (0.99), a factor of 1.10. 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 | $660 – $2,000 |
| Remove the old driveway | $1,300 – $3,950 |
Wages behind the Massachusetts number
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 4 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.22 for Massachusetts.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 50%) the local median is $30.69 an hour, which is 12% above the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $26.87 and $37.60 an hour. BLS counts 1,590 of them working in the state, 4.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 13.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $30.48 an hour, 35% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $25.16 and $42.46 an hour. About 16,210 work in the state. That is 44.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073, weighted 10%) the local median is $36.93 an hour, which is 28% above the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $29.99 and $51.71 an hour. BLS counts 9,680 of them working in the state, 26.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is about average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 10%) the local median is $36.16 an hour, which is 24% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.21 and $46.88 an hour. BLS counts 18,540 of them working in the state, 51.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for cement masons and concrete finishers ($37.60 an hour) would add about $560 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($26.87) would take off about $310. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 3,637,650 jobs across Massachusetts (May 2025), which is 2.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $26.87 | $30.69 | $37.60 | $27.41 | 1.12 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $25.16 | $30.48 | $42.46 | $22.66 | 1.35 | state |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $29.99 | $36.93 | $51.71 | $28.78 | 1.28 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $29.21 | $36.16 | $46.88 | $29.12 | 1.24 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.22 | |||||
Which Massachusetts city is cheapest for concrete driveway?
0 of the 6 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $7,350, and the top-to-bottom gap is 8%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (600 sq ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | $4,100 – $10,600 | $7,350 | level |
| Springfield, MA | $4,050 – $10,500 | $7,250 | −1% |
| Worcester, MA | $4,050 – $10,500 | $7,250 | −1% |
| Barnstable, MA | $4,000 – $10,300 | $7,150 | −3% |
| Amherst, MA | $3,950 – $10,100 | $7,050 | −4% |
| Pittsfield, MA | $3,850 – $9,800 | $6,800 | −7% |
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Concrete driveway in Massachusetts: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete driveway in Massachusetts?
$4,100 to $10,600 for 600 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Massachusetts can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Massachusetts is cheapest for concrete driveway?
Pittsfield at about $6,800 (midpoint, 600 sq ft). The priciest is Boston at $7,350.
+Is concrete driveway cheaper in Massachusetts than the US average?
It is 15% more expensive: $7,350 against $6,450 for 600 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Massachusetts?
About 73% ($5,350). Materials are 25%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.22x the national wage level.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Massachusetts?
The BLS statewide median is $30.69 an hour, against $27.41 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.87 to $37.60.
+Where does Massachusetts rank for concrete driveway costs?
7th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $7,350 for 600 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium concrete driveway work cost in Massachusetts?
For 600 sq ft, basic work runs $4,100 to $6,700 and premium work $8,000 to $10,600. Basic means: plain gray, 4-inch broom finish, flat site. Premium means: 6-inch for heavy vehicles, stamped or colored, grading needed.
+Does the season matter for concrete driveway in Massachusetts?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Massachusetts metros we cover, Boston has the most comfortable months (7 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
+What does "add rebar reinforcement" add in Massachusetts?
$660 to $2,000 for 600 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Concrete driveway by city in Massachusetts
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.