Concrete driveway cost in Pittsfield, MA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (600 sq ft)
- $3,850 – $9,800
- Per sq ft
- $6.30 – $16
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +6%
- US $6,450
- Rank of 300 metros
- #78
- 1 = most expensive
A concrete driveway in Pittsfield, MA usually costs $3,850 to $9,800 for 600 sq ft. That works out to about $6.30 to $16 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $390 more. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $30.69 an hour in the Pittsfield area, 12% above the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 600 sq ft in Pittsfield, MA, standard level
$5,650 to $8,000
About $9.20 to $13 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 71% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,650 | $2,050 |
| Labor | $3,900 | $5,850 |
| Permits and fees | $90 | $150 |
| Total | $5,650 | $8,000 |
Cost breakdown for 600 sq ft in Pittsfield, MA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,350 | $1,850 | $2,350 | 27% |
| Labor | $2,450 | $4,850 | $7,300 | 71% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $120 | $190 | 2% |
| Total | $3,850 | $6,800 | $9,800 | 100% |
Why Pittsfield prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on cement masons and concrete finishers, who do 50% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $30.69 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Pittsfield is 1.10 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 71% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Massachusetts statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Pittsfield is at 97.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,900 nationally becomes $1,850 here (midpoint, 600 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 95.1: $50 to $190.
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 Pittsfield. The wage table below marks each row.
Add-ons priced for Pittsfield
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.04 for Pittsfield, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.10) and goods price index (0.97). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add rebar reinforcement | $620 – $1,850 |
| Remove the old driveway | $1,250 – $3,750 |
Pittsfield: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Pittsfield. 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
$3,850 to $6,200
Plain gray, 4-inch broom finish, flat site
Standard
$5,650 to $8,000
5-inch with rebar and saw-cut joints, a border or one color
Premium
$7,400 to $9,800
6-inch for heavy vehicles, stamped or colored, grading needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft | $1,550 – $2,550 | $2,300 – $3,300 | $3,050 – $4,050 |
| 2-car (20x24), 480 sq ft | $3,100 – $5,000 | $4,500 – $6,450 | $5,950 – $7,900 |
| 2-car + apron (600 sq ft) | $3,850 – $6,200 | $5,650 – $8,000 | $7,400 – $9,800 |
| 3-car (900 sq ft) | $5,750 – $9,300 | $8,400 – $11,900 | $11,100 – $14,600 |
How Pittsfield compares
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 $6,800 to $7,250 across Pittsfield and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield, MAthis page | $3,850 – $9,800 | $6,800 | |
| Amherst, MA30 miles | $3,950 – $10,100 | $7,050 | +3% |
| Springfield, MA35 miles | $4,050 – $10,500 | $7,250 | +6% |
| Albany, NY45 miles | $3,950 – $10,000 | $7,000 | +2% |
| Hartford, CT60 miles | $3,800 – $9,750 | $6,800 | level |
| Waterbury, CT60 miles | $3,850 – $9,900 | $6,900 | +1% |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | $4,100 – $10,600 | $7,350 | +8% |
| United States | $3,650 – $9,200 | $6,450 | −6% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Pittsfield ranks #78 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Pittsfield is 7% below the Massachusetts figure.
Elsewhere in Massachusetts
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $4,100 – $10,600 | $7,350 | +8% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $4,050 – $10,500 | $7,250 | +6% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $4,050 – $10,500 | $7,250 | +6% |
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $4,000 – $10,300 | $7,150 | +5% |
| Amherst, MA | 65,670 jobs | $3,950 – $10,100 | $7,050 | +3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Pittsfield against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punta Gorda, FL | 57,530 jobs | $3,300 – $8,200 | $5,750 | −16% |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 56,490 jobs | $3,350 – $8,350 | $5,850 | −14% |
| Texarkana, TX | 57,580 jobs | $2,950 – $7,300 | $5,150 | −25% |
| Cheyenne, WY | 48,470 jobs | $3,650 – $9,250 | $6,450 | −5% |
What nearby projects cost in Pittsfield
Jobs that often go together with concrete driveway are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Pittsfield wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, paver patio comes out highest (+12%) and concrete slab lowest (+2%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,650 | +3% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,600 – $10,500 | +3% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,550 – $5,300 | +2% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,250 | +4% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,350 – $6,100 | +12% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,150 | +4% |
Pittsfield 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, Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield are May through September: 5 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March, April, October, November and December have an average overnight low of 40°F or below.
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.
Pittsfield gets about 44 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, September and October (4.6 inches in June). Inside the workable window, May and August are the driest, at 3.8 and 3.8 inches. The station averages about 3 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 | 30 | 14 | 2.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 33 | 15 | 2.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 42 | 23 | 3.1 | Cold |
| Apr | 55 | 34 | 3.4 | Cold |
| May | 67 | 44 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 75 | 53 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 79 | 58 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 78 | 57 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Sep | 70 | 49 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 58 | 39 | 4.6 | Cold |
| Nov | 47 | 29 | 3.5 | Cold |
| Dec | 36 | 21 | 3.6 | Cold |
What local crews earn in Pittsfield
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 Pittsfield the blend is 1.10.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Pittsfield metro, so we used the Massachusetts statewide median: $30.69 an hour against $27.41 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $26.87 and $37.60 an hour.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $25.06 an hour, which is 11% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.32 and $30.23 an hour. BLS counts 350 of them working in the area, 61.6 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 $30.99 an hour, 8% above the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $23.72 and $36.05 an hour. About 150 work in the metro. That is 26.4 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 $30.31 an hour, 4% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $25.70 and $37.40 an hour. About 430 work in the metro. That is 75.7 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 $560 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $310. That is a swing of roughly 4.5% to 8.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Pittsfield has 56,810 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 298th 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% | $26.87 | $30.69 | $37.60 | $27.41 | 1.12 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $21.32 | $25.06 | $30.23 | $22.66 | 1.11 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $23.72 | $30.99 | $36.05 | $28.78 | 1.08 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $25.70 | $30.31 | $37.40 | $29.12 | 1.04 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.10 | |||||
Concrete driveway: what moves the price in Pittsfield
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.
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Concrete driveway in Pittsfield: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete driveway in Pittsfield?
For 600 sq ft, expect $3,850 to $9,800 in the Pittsfield area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,650 to $8,000. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete driveway in Pittsfield?
About $6.30 to $16 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $50 to $190 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $6 to $15.
+Is concrete driveway cheaper in Pittsfield or Amherst?
Amherst is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 600 sq ft there is $7,050, which is 3% more than Pittsfield ($6,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Pittsfield?
About 71% at the midpoint, or $4,850 out of $6,800. Materials are 27% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 69%.
+What would 2-car + apron (600 sq ft) cost in Pittsfield?
$3,850 to $9,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete driveway need a permit in Pittsfield?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $50 to $190 for fees in the Pittsfield area (our national range of $50 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Pittsfield expensive for concrete driveway compared with the rest of Massachusetts?
Pittsfield is 7% below the Massachusetts statewide estimate ($7,350 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Massachusetts; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Pittsfield?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $30.69 an hour, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.87 to $37.60.
+What do basic and premium concrete driveway work cost in Pittsfield?
For 600 sq ft, basic work runs $3,850 to $6,200 and premium work $7,400 to $9,800. 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 Pittsfield?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are May through September. May and August 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 Pittsfield?
$620 to $1,850 for 600 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete driveway near Pittsfield
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.