Concrete driveway cost in Minneapolis, MN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (600 sq ft)
- $4,350 – $11,200
- Per sq ft
- $7.15 – $18.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +21%
- US $6,450
- Rank of 300 metros
- #13
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a concrete driveway in the Minneapolis area: $4,350 to $11,200 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 21% higher than the US figure. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $34.98 an hour in the Minneapolis area, 28% above the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 600 sq ft in Minneapolis, MN, standard level
$6,400 to $9,150
About $10.50 to $15 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 73% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,750 | $2,150 |
| Labor | $4,550 | $6,850 |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $160 |
| Total | $6,400 | $9,150 |
Cost breakdown for 600 sq ft in Minneapolis, MN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,400 | $1,950 | $2,450 | 25% |
| Labor | $2,850 | $5,700 | $8,550 | 73% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $130 | $210 | 2% |
| Total | $4,350 | $7,800 | $11,200 | 100% |
What is behind the Minneapolis number
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, Minneapolis wages are 1.29 times the national level. Labor makes up about 73% of the midpoint estimate (69% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Minneapolis is at 103.1 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,900 nationally becomes $1,950 here (midpoint, 600 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 104.8: $50 to $210.
Concrete driveway: what moves the price in Minneapolis
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).
Is Minneapolis 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 $6,850 to $7,800 across Minneapolis and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MNthis page | $4,350 – $11,200 | $7,800 | |
| St. Cloud, MN70 miles | $3,900 – $9,950 | $6,950 | −11% |
| Rochester, MN90 miles | $4,150 – $10,700 | $7,450 | −5% |
| Eau Claire, WI100 miles | $3,850 – $9,900 | $6,850 | −12% |
| La Crosse, WI145 miles | $3,850 – $9,850 | $6,850 | −12% |
| Duluth, MN160 miles | $4,100 – $10,600 | $7,350 | −6% |
| Minnesota (statewide) | $4,100 – $10,600 | $7,350 | −6% |
| United States | $3,650 – $9,200 | $6,450 | −17% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Minneapolis ranks #13 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Minneapolis is 6% above the Minnesota figure.
Elsewhere in Minnesota
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth, MN | 124,710 jobs | $4,100 – $10,600 | $7,350 | −6% |
| Rochester, MN | 122,980 jobs | $4,150 – $10,700 | $7,450 | −5% |
| St. Cloud, MN | 103,920 jobs | $3,900 – $9,950 | $6,950 | −11% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Minneapolis against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $4,550 – $11,800 | $8,150 | +5% |
| Detroit, MI | 1,904,530 jobs | $3,950 – $10,100 | $7,000 | −10% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $4,850 – $12,600 | $8,750 | +12% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $4,000 – $10,200 | $7,100 | −9% |
The best months for concrete driveway in Minneapolis
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Lower St Anthony Falls (in the city). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For pouring concrete, the comfortable months in Minneapolis are May through October: 6 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March, April, 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.
Minneapolis gets about 34 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (4.8 inches in June). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.4 and 3.0 inches. The station averages about 18 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 | 22 | 8 | 0.9 | Cold |
| Feb | 27 | 12 | 0.9 | Cold |
| Mar | 40 | 24 | 1.6 | Cold |
| Apr | 55 | 36 | 3.3 | Cold |
| May | 69 | 49 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 59 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 83 | 64 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 62 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 54 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 56 | 41 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 40 | 27 | 1.7 | Cold |
| Dec | 27 | 15 | 1.3 | Cold |
What nearby projects cost in Minneapolis
Jobs that often go together with concrete driveway are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Minneapolis wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, paver patio comes out highest (+24%) and concrete slab lowest (+14%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,450 – $8,650 | +16% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $3,000 – $12,100 | +19% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,850 – $5,900 | +14% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,750 – $9,250 | +16% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,700 – $6,750 | +24% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,400 – $4,700 | +17% |
Extras that change the Minneapolis total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.16 for Minneapolis, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.29) and goods price index (1.03). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add rebar reinforcement | $700 – $2,100 |
| Remove the old driveway | $1,400 – $4,200 |
Minneapolis: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Minneapolis. 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
$4,350 to $7,100
Plain gray, 4-inch broom finish, flat site
Standard
$6,400 to $9,150
5-inch with rebar and saw-cut joints, a border or one color
Premium
$8,450 to $11,200
6-inch for heavy vehicles, stamped or colored, grading needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft | $1,750 – $2,900 | $2,600 – $3,750 | $3,500 – $4,600 |
| 2-car (20x24), 480 sq ft | $3,500 – $5,700 | $5,150 – $7,350 | $6,800 – $9,000 |
| 2-car + apron (600 sq ft) | $4,350 – $7,100 | $6,400 – $9,150 | $8,450 – $11,200 |
| 3-car (900 sq ft) | $6,500 – $10,600 | $9,550 – $13,700 | $12,600 – $16,700 |
Who does the work: Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis the blend is 1.29.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 50% of the weighting: a median of $34.98 an hour, 28% above the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $30.37 and $42.72 an hour. About 1,880 work in the metro. That is 9.6 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 $29.79 an hour, which is 31% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $24.17 and $40.14 an hour. BLS counts 17,330 of them working in the area, 88.8 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 $40.07 an hour, 39% above the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $33.65 and $48.47 an hour. About 4,270 work in the metro. That is 21.9 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 $35.61 an hour, 22% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.12 and $44.60 an hour. About 10,200 work in the metro. That is 52.3 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 $620 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $370. That is a swing of roughly 4.8% to 8.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington has 1,951,650 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 14th 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% | $30.37 | $34.98 | $42.72 | $27.41 | 1.28 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $24.17 | $29.79 | $40.14 | $22.66 | 1.31 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $33.65 | $40.07 | $48.47 | $28.78 | 1.39 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $29.12 | $35.61 | $44.60 | $29.12 | 1.22 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.29 | |||||
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Concrete driveway in Minneapolis: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete driveway in Minneapolis?
For 600 sq ft, expect $4,350 to $11,200 in the Minneapolis area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,400 to $9,150. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete driveway in Minneapolis?
About $7.15 to $18.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $50 to $210 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $6 to $15.
+Is concrete driveway cheaper in Minneapolis or St. Cloud?
St. Cloud is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 600 sq ft there is $6,950, which is 11% less than Minneapolis ($7,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Minneapolis?
About 73% at the midpoint, or $5,700 out of $7,800. Materials are 25% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 69%.
+What would 2-car + apron (600 sq ft) cost in Minneapolis?
$4,350 to $11,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete driveway need a permit in Minneapolis?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $50 to $210 for fees in the Minneapolis area (our national range of $50 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Minneapolis expensive for concrete driveway compared with the rest of Minnesota?
Minneapolis is 6% above the Minnesota statewide estimate ($7,350 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in Minnesota; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Minneapolis?
The BLS median is $34.98 an hour in the Minneapolis area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $30.37 to $42.72.
+What do basic and premium concrete driveway work cost in Minneapolis?
For 600 sq ft, basic work runs $4,350 to $7,100 and premium work $8,450 to $11,200. 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 Minneapolis?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are May 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 Minneapolis?
$700 to $2,100 for 600 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete driveway near Minneapolis
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.