Concrete driveway cost in Joplin, MO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (600 sq ft)
- $3,500 – $8,900
- Per sq ft
- $5.80 – $14.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $6,450
- Rank of 300 metros
- #158
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a concrete driveway in the Joplin area: $3,500 to $8,900 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 3% lower than the US figure. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 94.2).
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Estimated cost for 600 sq ft in Joplin, MO, standard level
$5,150 to $7,300
About $8.40 to $12 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 70% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,600 | $1,950 |
| Labor | $3,450 | $5,200 |
| Permits and fees | $80 | $130 |
| Total | $5,150 | $7,300 |
Cost breakdown for 600 sq ft in Joplin, MO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $1,800 | $2,250 | 29% |
| Labor | $2,200 | $4,350 | $6,450 | 70% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $110 | $170 | 2% |
| Total | $3,500 | $6,200 | $8,900 | 100% |
What is behind the Joplin 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, Joplin wages are 0.98 times the national level. Labor makes up about 70% of the midpoint estimate (69% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Joplin is at 94.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,900 nationally becomes $1,800 here (midpoint, 600 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 85.7: $45 to $170.
Joplin against nearby metros and the rest of Missouri
Same job, same size (600 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Kansas City is the priciest of the group at $6,650. Fort Smith is the cheapest at $5,050.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joplin, MOthis page | $3,500 – $8,900 | $6,200 | |
| Fayetteville, AR70 miles | $3,200 – $7,950 | $5,550 | −11% |
| Springfield, MO75 miles | $3,550 – $9,000 | $6,250 | +1% |
| Tulsa, OK110 miles | $3,200 – $7,950 | $5,600 | −10% |
| Fort Smith, AR115 miles | $2,900 – $7,150 | $5,050 | −19% |
| Kansas City, MO125 miles | $3,750 – $9,550 | $6,650 | +7% |
| Missouri (statewide) | $3,800 – $9,750 | $6,800 | +9% |
| United States | $3,650 – $9,200 | $6,450 | +3% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Joplin ranks #158 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Joplin is 8% below the Missouri figure.
Elsewhere in Missouri
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO | 1,341,320 jobs | $4,150 – $10,700 | $7,450 | +20% |
| Kansas City, MO | 1,096,110 jobs | $3,750 – $9,550 | $6,650 | +7% |
| Springfield, MO | 223,030 jobs | $3,550 – $9,000 | $6,250 | +1% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $3,700 – $9,500 | $6,600 | +6% |
| Jefferson City, MO | 80,220 jobs | $3,800 – $9,650 | $6,700 | +8% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Joplin against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $3,050 – $7,450 | $5,250 | −16% |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $3,150 – $7,750 | $5,450 | −12% |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $4,000 – $10,400 | $7,200 | +16% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $3,850 – $9,900 | $6,850 | +11% |
The best months for concrete driveway in Joplin
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Joplin Regional Airport (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 Joplin are April through June and September through October: 5 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March, November 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.
Joplin gets about 46 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are April, May and June (6.6 inches in May). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 4.2 and 3.8 inches. The station averages about 53 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 | 45 | 25 | 1.9 | Cold |
| Feb | 50 | 29 | 2.0 | Cold |
| Mar | 60 | 37 | 3.3 | Cold |
| Apr | 69 | 47 | 5.0 | Workable |
| May | 77 | 56 | 6.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 86 | 65 | 5.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 70 | 4.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 68 | 3.4 | Hot |
| Sep | 82 | 59 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 48 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 58 | 37 | 3.3 | Cold |
| Dec | 48 | 29 | 2.6 | Cold |
Pick a size, pick a tier: concrete driveway pricing in Joplin
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Joplin. 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
$3,500 to $5,650
Plain gray, 4-inch broom finish, flat site
Standard
$5,150 to $7,300
5-inch with rebar and saw-cut joints, a border or one color
Premium
$6,750 to $8,900
6-inch for heavy vehicles, stamped or colored, grading needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft | $1,450 – $2,350 | $2,100 – $3,000 | $2,750 – $3,650 |
| 2-car (20x24), 480 sq ft | $2,800 – $4,550 | $4,100 – $5,850 | $5,400 – $7,150 |
| 2-car + apron (600 sq ft) | $3,500 – $5,650 | $5,150 – $7,300 | $6,750 – $8,900 |
| 3-car (900 sq ft) | $5,250 – $8,450 | $7,650 – $10,900 | $10,100 – $13,300 |
Who does the work: Joplin 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 Joplin the blend is 0.98.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 50% of the weighting: a median of $27.10 an hour, in line with the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $20.22 and $31.18 an hour. About 100 work in the metro. That is 11.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 13.3 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $23.98 an hour, which is 6% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.02 and $29.88 an hour. BLS counts 510 of them working in the area, 58.5 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 $25.58 an hour, 11% below the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $21.14 and $36.61 an hour. About 330 work in the metro. That is 37.8 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 $23.34 an hour, 20% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.37 and $32.04 an hour. About 300 work in the metro. That is 34.4 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 $330 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $550. That is a swing of roughly 8.9% to 5.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Joplin has 87,190 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 224th 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% | $20.22 | $27.10 | $31.18 | $27.41 | 0.99 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $19.02 | $23.98 | $29.88 | $22.66 | 1.06 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $21.14 | $25.58 | $36.61 | $28.78 | 0.89 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $19.37 | $23.34 | $32.04 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.98 | |||||
Why two Joplin quotes can differ
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.
Extras that change the Joplin total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.96 for Joplin, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.98) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add rebar reinforcement | $580 – $1,750 |
| Remove the old driveway | $1,150 – $3,450 |
Related projects, priced for Joplin
Jobs that often go together with concrete driveway are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Joplin wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, paver patio comes out highest (+1%) and concrete slab lowest (−5%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,500 | +1% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,400 – $9,750 | −4% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,350 – $4,950 | −5% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,700 | −3% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,050 – $5,500 | +1% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,800 | −5% |
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Concrete driveway in Joplin: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete driveway in Joplin?
For 600 sq ft, expect $3,500 to $8,900 in the Joplin area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,150 to $7,300. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete driveway in Joplin?
About $5.80 to $14.50 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 Joplin or Fayetteville?
Fayetteville is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 600 sq ft there is $5,550, which is 11% less than Joplin ($6,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Joplin?
About 70% at the midpoint, or $4,350 out of $6,200. Materials are 29% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 69%.
+What would 2-car + apron (600 sq ft) cost in Joplin?
$3,500 to $8,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete driveway need a permit in Joplin?
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 Joplin area (our national range of $50 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Joplin expensive for concrete driveway compared with the rest of Missouri?
Joplin is 8% below the Missouri statewide estimate ($6,800 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Missouri; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Joplin?
The BLS median is $27.10 an hour in the Joplin area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.22 to $31.18.
+What do basic and premium concrete driveway work cost in Joplin?
For 600 sq ft, basic work runs $3,500 to $5,650 and premium work $6,750 to $8,900. 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 Joplin?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through June and September 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 Joplin?
$580 to $1,750 for 600 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete driveway near Joplin
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.