Concrete driveway cost in Memphis, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (600 sq ft)
- $3,350 – $8,400
- Per sq ft
- $5.55 – $13.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $6,450
- Rank of 300 metros
- #185
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to pour a concrete driveway in Memphis, plan on $3,350 to $8,400 for 600 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $5.55 to $13.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 8% lower than the national one. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $24.05 an hour in the Memphis area, 12% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 600 sq ft in Memphis, TN, standard level
$4,900 to $6,900
About $8 to $11.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 67% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,600 | $2,000 |
| Labor | $3,150 | $4,750 |
| Permits and fees | $90 | $140 |
| Total | $4,900 | $6,900 |
Cost breakdown for 600 sq ft in Memphis, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,350 | $1,800 | $2,300 | 31% |
| Labor | $2,000 | $3,950 | $5,900 | 67% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $120 | $180 | 2% |
| Total | $3,350 | $5,900 | $8,400 | 100% |
Why Memphis prices look the way they do
Labor is 67% 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 Memphis the blended ratio comes out at 0.90.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Memphis metro is 96.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 600 sq ft comes to $1,800, compared with $1,900 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (92.2) and land at $45 to $180.
Climate in Memphis: timing your concrete driveway job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Memphis Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through June and September through November are the stretches where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Memphis (7 of 12 months). January, February and December have an average overnight low of 40°F or below; 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.
Memphis gets about 55 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 3 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, April and December (5.9 inches in April). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.0 and 4.0 inches. The station averages about 72 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51 | 33 | 4.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 56 | 37 | 4.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 64 | 44 | 5.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 73 | 53 | 5.9 | Workable |
| May | 82 | 62 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 70 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 92 | 74 | 4.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 73 | 3.4 | Hot |
| Sep | 86 | 66 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 75 | 54 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 63 | 43 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 53 | 36 | 5.5 | Cold |
Why two Memphis 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.
Memphis: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Memphis wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$3,350 to $5,400
Plain gray, 4-inch broom finish, flat site
Standard
$4,900 to $6,900
5-inch with rebar and saw-cut joints, a border or one color
Premium
$6,400 to $8,400
6-inch for heavy vehicles, stamped or colored, grading needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft | $1,350 – $2,200 | $2,000 – $2,850 | $2,650 – $3,500 |
| 2-car (20x24), 480 sq ft | $2,700 – $4,350 | $3,900 – $5,550 | $5,150 – $6,750 |
| 2-car + apron (600 sq ft) | $3,350 – $5,400 | $4,900 – $6,900 | $6,400 – $8,400 |
| 3-car (900 sq ft) | $5,050 – $8,050 | $7,300 – $10,300 | $9,550 – $12,500 |
Optional extras in Memphis
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Memphis by the average of the local wage index (0.90) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.93. Tick any of them in the estimator above to add them to your total. Treat these as planning figures: an add-on touches different trades than the main job, so the scaling is an approximation.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add rebar reinforcement | $560 – $1,650 |
| Remove the old driveway | $1,100 – $3,350 |
Related projects, priced for Memphis
Because every project leans on different trades, Memphis's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, paver patio runs −3% and asphalt driveway −9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,800 – $6,750 | −9% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,350 – $9,600 | −6% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,300 – $4,850 | −7% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,400 | −7% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,900 – $5,300 | −3% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,700 | −7% |
Memphis labor market for concrete driveway
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 4 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Memphis is 0.90 times the national level.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 50%) the local median is $24.05 an hour, which is 12% below the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $22.12 and $26.25 an hour. BLS counts 510 of them working in the area, 8.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 13.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $21.54 an hour, 5% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.31 and $24.40 an hour. About 3,940 work in the metro. That is 64.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073, weighted 10%) the local median is $25.90 an hour, which is 10% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $21.88 and $29.88 an hour. BLS counts 1,140 of them working in the area, 18.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 10%) the local median is $24.34 an hour, which is 16% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.58 and $28.26 an hour. BLS counts 1,240 of them working in the area, 20.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the cement masons and concrete finishers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($26.25 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $180. At the 25th percentile ($22.12) it shrinks by about $160. The total moves by 3.0% or 2.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 611,670 jobs in the Memphis area. That makes it the 46th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.39% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $22.12 | $24.05 | $26.25 | $27.41 | 0.88 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.31 | $21.54 | $24.40 | $22.66 | 0.95 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $21.88 | $25.90 | $29.88 | $28.78 | 0.90 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $22.58 | $24.34 | $28.26 | $29.12 | 0.84 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.90 | |||||
Memphis against nearby metros and the rest of Tennessee
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 $5,100 to $5,900 across Memphis and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TNthis page | $3,350 – $8,400 | $5,900 | |
| Jonesboro, AR65 miles | $2,950 – $7,250 | $5,100 | −13% |
| Jackson, TN75 miles | $3,200 – $7,950 | $5,550 | −6% |
| Little Rock, AR145 miles | $3,100 – $7,700 | $5,400 | −8% |
| Decatur, AL160 miles | $3,150 – $7,800 | $5,500 | −7% |
| Clarksville, TN170 miles | $3,250 – $8,150 | $5,700 | −3% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $3,300 – $8,300 | $5,800 | −1% |
| United States | $3,650 – $9,200 | $6,450 | +9% |
Across 300 US metros, Memphis comes in at #185 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $10,000; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $4,950 (midpoints, 600 sq ft). Statewide, Memphis is 2% above the Tennessee figure.
Other Tennessee metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $3,400 – $8,500 | $5,950 | +1% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $3,300 – $8,200 | $5,750 | −3% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $3,250 – $8,050 | $5,650 | −4% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $3,250 – $8,000 | $5,600 | −5% |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $3,250 – $8,150 | $5,700 | −3% |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $3,200 – $7,950 | $5,550 | −6% |
Cities with a workforce like Memphis's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Memphis against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $3,250 – $8,100 | $5,700 | −3% |
| Hartford, CT | 599,770 jobs | $3,800 – $9,750 | $6,800 | +15% |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 677,680 jobs | $3,150 – $7,900 | $5,500 | −6% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 598,260 jobs | $3,650 – $9,250 | $6,450 | +9% |
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Concrete driveway in Memphis: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete driveway in Memphis?
For 600 sq ft, expect $3,350 to $8,400 in the Memphis area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,900 to $6,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete driveway in Memphis?
About $5.55 to $13.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $45 to $180 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $6 to $15.
+Is concrete driveway cheaper in Memphis or Jonesboro?
Jonesboro is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 600 sq ft there is $5,100, which is 13% less than Memphis ($5,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Memphis?
About 67% at the midpoint, or $3,950 out of $5,900. Materials are 31% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 69%.
+What would 2-car + apron (600 sq ft) cost in Memphis?
$3,350 to $8,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete driveway need a permit in Memphis?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $45 to $180 for fees in the Memphis area (our national range of $50 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Memphis expensive for concrete driveway compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Memphis is 2% above the Tennessee statewide estimate ($5,800 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Tennessee; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Memphis?
The BLS median is $24.05 an hour in the Memphis area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.12 to $26.25.
+What do basic and premium concrete driveway work cost in Memphis?
For 600 sq ft, basic work runs $3,350 to $5,400 and premium work $6,400 to $8,400. 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 Memphis?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through June and September through November. 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 Memphis?
$560 to $1,650 for 600 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete driveway near Memphis
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.