Concrete driveway cost in Eugene, OR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (600 sq ft)
- $3,850 – $9,700
- Per sq ft
- $6.30 – $16
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +5%
- US $6,450
- Rank of 300 metros
- #88
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a concrete driveway in the Eugene area: $3,850 to $9,700 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 5% higher than the US figure. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $29.46 an hour in the Eugene area, 7% above the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 600 sq ft in Eugene, OR, standard level
$5,600 to $7,950
About $9.15 to $13 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 69% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,750 | $2,200 |
| Labor | $3,700 | $5,550 |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $160 |
| Total | $5,600 | $7,950 |
Cost breakdown for 600 sq ft in Eugene, OR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,450 | $2,000 | $2,550 | 29% |
| Labor | $2,350 | $4,650 | $6,950 | 69% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $130 | $200 | 2% |
| Total | $3,850 | $6,750 | $9,700 | 100% |
Why Eugene prices look the way they do
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, Eugene wages are 1.05 times the national level. Labor makes up about 69% of the midpoint estimate (69% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Eugene is at 105.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,900 nationally becomes $2,000 here (midpoint, 600 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 101.6: $50 to $200.
The best months for concrete driveway in Eugene
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Eugene Mahlon Sweet 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 Eugene 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.
Eugene gets about 41 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, November and December (7.2 inches in December). Inside the workable window, July and August are the driest, at 0.3 and 0.4 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 | 48 | 35 | 6.0 | Cold |
| Feb | 52 | 35 | 4.7 | Cold |
| Mar | 57 | 37 | 4.6 | Cold |
| Apr | 61 | 40 | 3.3 | Cold |
| May | 68 | 44 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 74 | 48 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 52 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 52 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 48 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 65 | 42 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 53 | 38 | 6.0 | Cold |
| Dec | 47 | 34 | 7.2 | Cold |
Planning more than one job in Eugene?
Jobs that often go together with concrete driveway are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Eugene wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, asphalt driveway comes out highest (+10%) and concrete patio lowest (+5%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,200 | +10% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,650 – $10,700 | +5% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,600 – $5,450 | +5% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,400 – $8,350 | +5% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,250 – $5,900 | +9% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,300 – $4,200 | +5% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: concrete driveway pricing in Eugene
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Eugene. 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 $6,150
Plain gray, 4-inch broom finish, flat site
Standard
$5,600 to $7,950
5-inch with rebar and saw-cut joints, a border or one color
Premium
$7,350 to $9,700
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 – $3,250 | $3,000 – $4,000 |
| 2-car (20x24), 480 sq ft | $3,100 – $4,950 | $4,500 – $6,350 | $5,900 – $7,800 |
| 2-car + apron (600 sq ft) | $3,850 – $6,150 | $5,600 – $7,950 | $7,350 – $9,700 |
| 3-car (900 sq ft) | $5,750 – $9,200 | $8,350 – $11,800 | $10,900 – $14,400 |
Eugene against nearby metros and the rest of Oregon
Same job, same size (600 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Yakima is the priciest of the group at $7,850.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene, ORthis page | $3,850 – $9,700 | $6,750 | |
| Salem, OR65 miles | $4,100 – $10,400 | $7,250 | +7% |
| Bend, OR100 miles | $4,000 – $10,200 | $7,100 | +5% |
| Medford, OR105 miles | $3,850 – $9,700 | $6,800 | level |
| Portland, OR115 miles | $4,300 – $11,000 | $7,650 | +13% |
| Yakima, WA205 miles | $4,400 – $11,300 | $7,850 | +16% |
| Oregon (statewide) | $4,050 – $10,300 | $7,200 | +6% |
| United States | $3,650 – $9,200 | $6,450 | −5% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Eugene ranks #88 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Eugene is 6% below the Oregon figure.
Elsewhere in Oregon
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | 1,208,410 jobs | $4,300 – $11,000 | $7,650 | +13% |
| Salem, OR | 188,620 jobs | $4,100 – $10,400 | $7,250 | +7% |
| Bend, OR | 108,240 jobs | $4,000 – $10,200 | $7,100 | +5% |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $3,850 – $9,700 | $6,800 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Eugene against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MS | 158,310 jobs | $3,050 – $7,400 | $5,200 | −23% |
| Brownsville, TX | 157,450 jobs | $3,050 – $7,500 | $5,250 | −22% |
| Youngstown, OH | 160,160 jobs | $3,650 – $9,250 | $6,450 | −4% |
| Hickory, NC | 154,090 jobs | $3,250 – $8,000 | $5,600 | −17% |
Why two Eugene quotes can differ
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).
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.
Who does the work: Eugene 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 Eugene the blend is 1.05.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 50% of the weighting: a median of $29.46 an hour, 7% above the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $26.83 and $39.43 an hour. About 210 work in the metro. That is 13.3 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 $22.85 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $20.21 and $27.39 an hour. BLS counts 1,010 of them working in the area, 64.0 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 $31.44 an hour, 9% above the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $28.73 and $37.58 an hour. About 330 work in the metro. That is 20.9 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 $30.09 an hour, 3% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.10 and $35.05 an hour. About 710 work in the metro. That is 45.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (cement masons and concrete finishers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $800 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $210. That is a swing of roughly 3.1% to 11.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Eugene-Springfield has 157,710 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 150th 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% | $26.83 | $29.46 | $39.43 | $27.41 | 1.07 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $20.21 | $22.85 | $27.39 | $22.66 | 1.01 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $28.73 | $31.44 | $37.58 | $28.78 | 1.09 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $24.10 | $30.09 | $35.05 | $29.12 | 1.03 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.05 | |||||
Optional extras in Eugene
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.05 for Eugene, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.05) and goods price index (1.05). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add rebar reinforcement | $630 – $1,900 |
| Remove the old driveway | $1,250 – $3,800 |
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Concrete driveway in Eugene: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete driveway in Eugene?
For 600 sq ft, expect $3,850 to $9,700 in the Eugene area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,600 to $7,950. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete driveway in Eugene?
About $6.30 to $16 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 Eugene or Salem?
Salem is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 600 sq ft there is $7,250, which is 7% more than Eugene ($6,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Eugene?
About 69% at the midpoint, or $4,650 out of $6,750. Materials are 29% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 69%.
+What would 2-car + apron (600 sq ft) cost in Eugene?
$3,850 to $9,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete driveway need a permit in Eugene?
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 Eugene area (our national range of $50 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Eugene expensive for concrete driveway compared with the rest of Oregon?
Eugene is 6% below the Oregon statewide estimate ($7,200 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Oregon; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Eugene?
The BLS median is $29.46 an hour in the Eugene area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.83 to $39.43.
+What do basic and premium concrete driveway work cost in Eugene?
For 600 sq ft, basic work runs $3,850 to $6,150 and premium work $7,350 to $9,700. 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 Eugene?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are May through October. July 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 Eugene?
$630 to $1,900 for 600 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete driveway near Eugene
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.