Concrete driveway cost in Ann Arbor, MI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (600 sq ft)
- $3,700 – $9,450
- Per sq ft
- $6.05 – $15.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +2%
- US $6,450
- Rank of 300 metros
- #124
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a concrete driveway in the Ann Arbor area: $3,700 to $9,450 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 lands close to the US figure. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $28.67 an hour in the Ann Arbor area, 5% above the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 600 sq ft in Ann Arbor, MI, standard level
$5,400 to $7,700
About $8.85 to $12.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 71% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,600 | $1,950 |
| Labor | $3,750 | $5,600 |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $160 |
| Total | $5,400 | $7,700 |
Cost breakdown for 600 sq ft in Ann Arbor, MI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $1,750 | $2,250 | 27% |
| Labor | $2,350 | $4,650 | $7,000 | 71% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $130 | $200 | 2% |
| Total | $3,700 | $6,550 | $9,450 | 100% |
Why Ann Arbor prices look the way they do
Labor is 71% 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 Ann Arbor the blended ratio comes out at 1.06.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Ann Arbor 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 100.9: $50 to $200.
Ann Arbor: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Ann Arbor. 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
$3,700 to $6,000
Plain gray, 4-inch broom finish, flat site
Standard
$5,400 to $7,700
5-inch with rebar and saw-cut joints, a border or one color
Premium
$7,150 to $9,450
6-inch for heavy vehicles, stamped or colored, grading needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft | $1,500 – $2,450 | $2,200 – $3,200 | $2,950 – $3,900 |
| 2-car (20x24), 480 sq ft | $2,950 – $4,800 | $4,350 – $6,200 | $5,750 – $7,600 |
| 2-car + apron (600 sq ft) | $3,700 – $6,000 | $5,400 – $7,700 | $7,150 – $9,450 |
| 3-car (900 sq ft) | $5,500 – $8,950 | $8,100 – $11,500 | $10,600 – $14,100 |
The best months for concrete driveway in Ann Arbor
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor 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.
Ann Arbor gets about 30 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and July (3.6 inches in June). Inside the workable window, August and September are the driest, at 2.7 and 2.8 inches. The station averages about 11 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 | 32 | 15 | 1.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 35 | 16 | 1.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 45 | 25 | 1.9 | Cold |
| Apr | 59 | 35 | 3.0 | Cold |
| May | 70 | 46 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 54 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 57 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 81 | 57 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 48 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 62 | 38 | 2.2 | Cold |
| Nov | 48 | 30 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Dec | 36 | 22 | 1.7 | Cold |
Related projects, priced for Ann Arbor
Jobs that often go together with concrete driveway are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Ann Arbor wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, paver patio comes out highest (+6%) and asphalt driveway lowest (−2%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,950 – $7,300 | −2% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,500 – $10,200 | level |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,450 – $5,150 | −1% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,200 – $7,950 | level |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,200 – $5,800 | +6% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,050 | +1% |
Extras that change the Ann Arbor total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.00 for Ann Arbor, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.06) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add rebar reinforcement | $600 – $1,800 |
| Remove the old driveway | $1,200 – $3,600 |
Is Ann Arbor 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 $6,350 to $7,000 across Ann Arbor and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor, MIthis page | $3,700 – $9,450 | $6,550 | |
| Detroit, MI45 miles | $3,950 – $10,100 | $7,000 | +7% |
| Toledo, OH50 miles | $3,750 – $9,550 | $6,650 | +1% |
| Lansing, MI50 miles | $3,800 – $9,700 | $6,750 | +3% |
| Flint, MI55 miles | $3,800 – $9,800 | $6,800 | +4% |
| Saginaw, MI75 miles | $3,600 – $9,150 | $6,350 | −3% |
| Michigan (statewide) | $3,700 – $9,400 | $6,550 | level |
| United States | $3,650 – $9,200 | $6,450 | −2% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Ann Arbor ranks #124 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Ann Arbor is 0% above the Michigan figure.
Elsewhere in Michigan
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | 1,904,530 jobs | $3,950 – $10,100 | $7,000 | +7% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 598,260 jobs | $3,650 – $9,250 | $6,450 | −2% |
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 jobs | $3,800 – $9,700 | $6,750 | +3% |
| Flint, MI | 135,040 jobs | $3,800 – $9,800 | $6,800 | +4% |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 121,790 jobs | $3,550 – $9,000 | $6,250 | −5% |
| Saginaw, MI | 80,000 jobs | $3,600 – $9,150 | $6,350 | −3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Ann Arbor against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deltona, FL | 219,740 jobs | $3,300 – $8,150 | $5,700 | −13% |
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 jobs | $3,800 – $9,700 | $6,750 | +3% |
| Springfield, MO | 223,030 jobs | $3,550 – $9,000 | $6,250 | −5% |
| Santa Rosa, CA | 205,260 jobs | $4,250 – $10,900 | $7,550 | +15% |
Why two Ann Arbor quotes can differ
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.
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.
Who does the work: Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor the blend is 1.06.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 50% of the weighting: a median of $28.67 an hour, 5% above the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $23.09 and $34.95 an hour. About 160 work in the metro. That is 7.3 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 $24.48 an hour, which is 8% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.01 and $29.43 an hour. BLS counts 510 of them working in the area, 23.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073), 10% of the weighting: a median of $30.05 an hour, 4% above the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $23.91 and $39.58 an hour. About 170 work in the metro. That is 7.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Carpenters (47-2031), 10% of the weighting: a median of $31.33 an hour, 8% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $26.61 and $36.52 an hour. About 640 work in the metro. That is 29.1 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 $510 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $450. That is a swing of roughly 6.8% to 7.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Ann Arbor has 219,730 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 110th 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% | $23.09 | $28.67 | $34.95 | $27.41 | 1.05 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.01 | $24.48 | $29.43 | $22.66 | 1.08 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $23.91 | $30.05 | $39.58 | $28.78 | 1.04 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $26.61 | $31.33 | $36.52 | $29.12 | 1.08 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.06 | |||||
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Concrete driveway in Ann Arbor: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete driveway in Ann Arbor?
For 600 sq ft, expect $3,700 to $9,450 in the Ann Arbor area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,400 to $7,700. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete driveway in Ann Arbor?
About $6.05 to $15.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $50 to $200 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $6 to $15.
+Is concrete driveway cheaper in Ann Arbor or Detroit?
Detroit is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 600 sq ft there is $7,000, which is 7% more than Ann Arbor ($6,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Ann Arbor?
About 71% at the midpoint, or $4,650 out of $6,550. Materials are 27% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 69%.
+What would 2-car + apron (600 sq ft) cost in Ann Arbor?
$3,700 to $9,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete driveway need a permit in Ann Arbor?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $50 to $200 for fees in the Ann Arbor area (our national range of $50 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Ann Arbor expensive for concrete driveway compared with the rest of Michigan?
Ann Arbor is 0% above the Michigan statewide estimate ($6,550 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Michigan; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Ann Arbor?
The BLS median is $28.67 an hour in the Ann Arbor area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.09 to $34.95.
+What do basic and premium concrete driveway work cost in Ann Arbor?
For 600 sq ft, basic work runs $3,700 to $6,000 and premium work $7,150 to $9,450. 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 Ann Arbor?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are May through September. August 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 Ann Arbor?
$600 to $1,800 for 600 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete driveway near Ann Arbor
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.