Concrete driveway cost in Atlantic City, NJ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (600 sq ft)
- $3,950 – $10,100
- Per sq ft
- $6.50 – $16.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +10%
- US $6,450
- Rank of 300 metros
- #58
- 1 = most expensive
A concrete driveway in Atlantic City, NJ usually costs $3,950 to $10,100 for 600 sq ft. That works out to about $6.50 to $16.50 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $610 more. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $30.80 an hour in the Atlantic City area, 12% above the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 600 sq ft in Atlantic City, NJ, standard level
$5,800 to $8,250
About $9.50 to $13.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 71% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,700 | $2,100 |
| Labor | $4,050 | $6,050 |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $150 |
| Total | $5,800 | $8,250 |
Cost breakdown for 600 sq ft in Atlantic City, NJ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,400 | $1,900 | $2,400 | 27% |
| Labor | $2,550 | $5,050 | $7,550 | 71% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $120 | $200 | 2% |
| Total | $3,950 | $7,050 | $10,100 | 100% |
Where the Atlantic City price comes from
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 Atlantic City the blended ratio comes out at 1.14.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Atlantic City is at 99.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,900 nationally becomes $1,900 here (midpoint, 600 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 98.9: $50 to $200.
What nearby projects cost in Atlantic City
Jobs that often go together with concrete driveway are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Atlantic City wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, gravel driveway comes out highest (+11%) and asphalt driveway lowest (+3%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,650 | +3% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,800 – $11,300 | +11% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,600 – $5,450 | +6% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,450 – $8,550 | +7% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,250 – $5,950 | +9% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,300 – $4,300 | +7% |
Why two Atlantic City 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.
What local crews earn in Atlantic City
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 Atlantic City the blend is 1.14.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 50% of the weighting: a median of $30.80 an hour, 12% above the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $27.13 and $38.75 an hour. About 130 work in the metro. That is 7.7 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 $26.50 an hour, which is 17% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $20.00 and $35.67 an hour. BLS counts 1,140 of them working in the area, 67.6 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 $36.65 an hour, 27% above the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $29.46 and $59.01 an hour. About 320 work in the metro. That is 19.0 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 $29.25 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.62 and $35.44 an hour. About 970 work in the metro. That is 57.5 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 $640 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $300. That is a swing of roughly 4.2% to 9.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Atlantic City-Hammonton has 168,700 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 139th 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% | $27.13 | $30.80 | $38.75 | $27.41 | 1.12 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $20.00 | $26.50 | $35.67 | $22.66 | 1.17 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $29.46 | $36.65 | $59.01 | $28.78 | 1.27 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $23.62 | $29.25 | $35.44 | $29.12 | 1.00 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.14 | |||||
Atlantic City against nearby metros and the rest of New Jersey
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Atlantic City. Dover is the lowest at about $6,000 (midpoint, 600 sq ft), 45 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City, NJthis page | $3,950 – $10,100 | $7,050 | |
| Vineland, NJ20 miles | $4,300 – $11,200 | $7,750 | +10% |
| Dover, DE45 miles | $3,400 – $8,600 | $6,000 | −15% |
| Philadelphia, PA50 miles | $3,850 – $9,800 | $6,800 | −3% |
| Trenton, NJ70 miles | $4,350 – $11,300 | $7,800 | +11% |
| Lancaster, PA95 miles | $3,700 – $9,400 | $6,550 | −7% |
| New Jersey (statewide) | $4,200 – $10,700 | $7,450 | +6% |
| United States | $3,650 – $9,200 | $6,450 | −9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Atlantic City ranks #58 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Atlantic City is 6% below the New Jersey figure.
Elsewhere in New Jersey
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton, NJ | 240,190 jobs | $4,350 – $11,300 | $7,800 | +11% |
| Vineland, NJ | 62,300 jobs | $4,300 – $11,200 | $7,750 | +10% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Atlantic City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $3,650 – $9,250 | $6,450 | −8% |
| Lubbock, TX | 166,780 jobs | $3,150 – $7,750 | $5,450 | −23% |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 170,820 jobs | $3,300 – $8,150 | $5,750 | −19% |
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $4,250 – $11,100 | $7,650 | +9% |
Atlantic City: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Atlantic City. 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
$3,950 to $6,400
Plain gray, 4-inch broom finish, flat site
Standard
$5,800 to $8,250
5-inch with rebar and saw-cut joints, a border or one color
Premium
$7,650 to $10,100
6-inch for heavy vehicles, stamped or colored, grading needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft | $1,600 – $2,650 | $2,400 – $3,400 | $3,150 – $4,150 |
| 2-car (20x24), 480 sq ft | $3,200 – $5,150 | $4,650 – $6,650 | $6,150 – $8,150 |
| 2-car + apron (600 sq ft) | $3,950 – $6,400 | $5,800 – $8,250 | $7,650 – $10,100 |
| 3-car (900 sq ft) | $5,900 – $9,600 | $8,650 – $12,300 | $11,400 – $15,100 |
Atlantic City 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, Atlantic City (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 Atlantic City are April through November: 8 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March 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.
Atlantic City gets about 44 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, October and December (4.3 inches in March). Inside the workable window, May and June are the driest, at 3.1 and 3.2 inches. The station averages about 6 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 | 42 | 30 | 3.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 43 | 31 | 3.3 | Cold |
| Mar | 48 | 37 | 4.3 | Cold |
| Apr | 57 | 46 | 3.4 | Workable |
| May | 66 | 55 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 75 | 65 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 80 | 71 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 79 | 70 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 65 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Oct | 65 | 54 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 55 | 43 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 35 | 4.2 | Cold |
Add-ons priced for Atlantic City
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.07 for Atlantic City, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.14) and goods price index (1.00). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add rebar reinforcement | $640 – $1,900 |
| Remove the old driveway | $1,300 – $3,850 |
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Concrete driveway in Atlantic City: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete driveway in Atlantic City?
For 600 sq ft, expect $3,950 to $10,100 in the Atlantic City area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,800 to $8,250. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete driveway in Atlantic City?
About $6.50 to $16.50 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 Atlantic City or Vineland?
Vineland is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 600 sq ft there is $7,750, which is 10% more than Atlantic City ($7,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Atlantic City?
About 71% at the midpoint, or $5,050 out of $7,050. Materials are 27% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 69%.
+What would 2-car + apron (600 sq ft) cost in Atlantic City?
$3,950 to $10,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete driveway need a permit in Atlantic City?
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 Atlantic City area (our national range of $50 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Atlantic City expensive for concrete driveway compared with the rest of New Jersey?
Atlantic City is 6% below the New Jersey statewide estimate ($7,450 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in New Jersey; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Atlantic City?
The BLS median is $30.80 an hour in the Atlantic City area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.13 to $38.75.
+What do basic and premium concrete driveway work cost in Atlantic City?
For 600 sq ft, basic work runs $3,950 to $6,400 and premium work $7,650 to $10,100. 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 Atlantic City?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. May and June 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 Atlantic City?
$640 to $1,900 for 600 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete driveway near Atlantic City
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.