Concrete driveway cost in Texas
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (600 sq ft)
- $3,250 – $8,100
- Per sq ft
- $5.35 – $13
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $6,450
- Metros covered
- 21
Across Texas, a concrete driveway costs about $3,250 to $8,100 for 600 sq ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 12% below the US figure of $6,450. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median $22.84 an hour in Texas (US: $27.41).
Inside Texas, the metros we cover range from $4,950 (McAllen) to $5,950 (Dallas) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 600 sq ft in Texas (statewide), standard level
$4,700 to $6,650
About $7.70 to $11 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 65% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,650 | $2,050 |
| Labor | $2,950 | $4,450 |
| Permits and fees | $90 | $150 |
| Total | $4,700 | $6,650 |
Cost breakdown for 600 sq ft in Texas
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,350 | $1,850 | $2,350 | 33% |
| Labor | $1,850 | $3,700 | $5,550 | 65% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $120 | $190 | 2% |
| Total | $3,250 | $5,700 | $8,100 | 100% |
Weather windows across Texas
Weather decides when pouring concrete can happen, and Texas is not uniform. The table uses NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals from the weather station nearest each metro we cover, and counts the months that are neither cold nor hot enough to complicate the job.
Houston has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Texas at 9 months (September through May); Amarillo has the shortest at 4 (April through May and September through October). Rainfall runs from 9 inches a year in El Paso to 65 inches in Beaumont.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 38 | 97 | 38 | 6: February through May and October through November |
| Houston | 46 | 93 | 56 | 9: September through May |
| Austin | 42 | 97 | 36 | 8: October through May |
| San Antonio | 41 | 95 | 32 | 8: October through May |
| El Paso | 35 | 96 | 9 | 6: March through May and September through November |
| McAllen | 53 | 99 | 22 | 7: October through April |
| Corpus Christi | 52 | 92 | 35 | 8: October through May |
| Lubbock | 30 | 93 | 19 | 4: April through May and September through October |
| Beaumont | 43 | 92 | 65 | 9: September through May |
| Brownsville | 53 | 95 | 27 | 7: October through April |
| Killeen | 36 | 96 | 35 | 5: March through May and October through November |
| College Station | 41 | 95 | 42 | 8: October through May |
| Waco | 36 | 97 | 36 | 5: March through May and October through November |
| Amarillo | 25 | 93 | 20 | 4: April through May and September through October |
| Midland | 33 | 96 | 14 | 6: March through May and September through November |
| Longview | 36 | 95 | 51 | 5: March through May and October through November |
| Tyler | 39 | 93 | 48 | 7: February through May and September through November |
| Laredo | 47 | 100 | 20 | 7: October through April |
| Odessa | 32 | 94 | 12 | 6: March through May and September through November |
| Abilene | 34 | 96 | 25 | 6: March through May and September through November |
| Texarkana | 33 | 93 | 52 | 7: March through June and September through November |
Why two Texas 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.
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.
What cement masons and concrete finishers and the other trades earn in Texas
Texas's labor line is priced from 4 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 0.84 times the national level.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 50% of the weighting: a median of $22.84 an hour, 17% below the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $19.53 and $26.73 an hour. About 26,430 work in the state. That is 18.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 13.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $19.53 an hour, which is 14% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.66 and $22.57 an hour. BLS counts 123,250 of them working in the state, 87.6 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 $24.26 an hour, 16% below the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $22.17 and $28.84 an hour. About 55,540 work in the state. That is 39.5 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 $23.51 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.48 and $27.78 an hour. About 33,540 work in the state. That is 23.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for cement masons and concrete finishers ($26.73 an hour) would add about $310 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($19.53) would take off about $270. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 14,071,160 jobs across Texas (May 2025), which is 9.0% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $19.53 | $22.84 | $26.73 | $27.41 | 0.83 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.66 | $19.53 | $22.57 | $22.66 | 0.86 | state |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $22.17 | $24.26 | $28.84 | $28.78 | 0.84 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $21.48 | $23.51 | $27.78 | $29.12 | 0.81 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
Optional extras in Texas
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.91 for Texas, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.84) and goods price index (0.98). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add rebar reinforcement | $550 – $1,650 |
| Remove the old driveway | $1,100 – $3,300 |
If you are planning more than one job in Texas
Each project weights the trades differently, so Texas's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, asphalt driveway is −7% and concrete patio −9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,900 | −7% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,300 – $9,350 | −8% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,800 | −8% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,250 | −9% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,800 – $5,050 | −7% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,600 | −9% |
Which Texas city is cheapest for concrete driveway?
4 of the 21 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $5,700, and the top-to-bottom gap is 20%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (600 sq ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | $3,400 – $8,450 | $5,950 | +4% |
| Beaumont, TX | $3,350 – $8,350 | $5,850 | +3% |
| Austin, TX | $3,300 – $8,250 | $5,800 | +2% |
| Houston, TX | $3,300 – $8,150 | $5,750 | +1% |
| Midland, TX | $3,250 – $8,150 | $5,700 | level |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $3,250 – $8,150 | $5,700 | level |
| Odessa, TX | $3,200 – $8,000 | $5,600 | −1% |
| San Antonio, TX | $3,150 – $7,900 | $5,550 | −3% |
| Killeen, TX | $3,150 – $7,800 | $5,450 | −4% |
| Lubbock, TX | $3,150 – $7,750 | $5,450 | −4% |
| Amarillo, TX | $3,150 – $7,750 | $5,450 | −4% |
| Abilene, TX | $3,100 – $7,750 | $5,450 | −4% |
| Tyler, TX | $3,100 – $7,650 | $5,400 | −5% |
| Longview, TX | $3,100 – $7,650 | $5,400 | −5% |
| Waco, TX | $3,100 – $7,650 | $5,350 | −6% |
| Laredo, TX | $3,050 – $7,550 | $5,300 | −7% |
| College Station, TX | $3,050 – $7,550 | $5,300 | −7% |
| Brownsville, TX | $3,050 – $7,500 | $5,250 | −7% |
| El Paso, TX | $3,000 – $7,300 | $5,150 | −9% |
| Texarkana, TX | $2,950 – $7,300 | $5,150 | −10% |
| McAllen, TX | $2,850 – $7,000 | $4,950 | −13% |
Basic, standard or premium: Texas prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft to 3-car (900 sq ft).
Basic
$3,250 to $5,200
Plain gray, 4-inch broom finish, flat site
Standard
$4,700 to $6,650
5-inch with rebar and saw-cut joints, a border or one color
Premium
$6,150 to $8,100
6-inch for heavy vehicles, stamped or colored, grading needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft | $1,350 – $2,150 | $1,950 – $2,750 | $2,550 – $3,350 |
| 2-car (20x24), 480 sq ft | $2,600 – $4,200 | $3,800 – $5,350 | $4,950 – $6,500 |
| 2-car + apron (600 sq ft) | $3,250 – $5,200 | $4,700 – $6,650 | $6,150 – $8,100 |
| 3-car (900 sq ft) | $4,900 – $7,750 | $7,050 – $9,900 | $9,200 – $12,000 |
How Texas compares with nearby states
Texas ranks 45 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for concrete driveway, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $9,600 and the cheapest Mississippi at $5,400, both for 600 sq ft at the midpoint. Texas sits at $5,700. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 330 miles away | $3,150 – $7,750 | $5,450 | −4% |
| Louisiana | 360 miles away | $3,200 – $8,000 | $5,600 | −1% |
| Arkansas | 390 miles away | $3,100 – $7,700 | $5,400 | −5% |
| Mississippi | 450 miles away | $3,100 – $7,650 | $5,400 | −5% |
| Kansas | 490 miles away | $3,400 – $8,550 | $5,950 | +5% |
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Concrete driveway in Texas: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete driveway in Texas?
$3,250 to $8,100 for 600 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Texas can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Texas is cheapest for concrete driveway?
McAllen at about $4,950 (midpoint, 600 sq ft). The priciest is Dallas at $5,950.
+Is concrete driveway cheaper in Texas than the US average?
It is 12% cheaper: $5,700 against $6,450 for 600 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Texas?
About 65% ($3,700). Materials are 33%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.84x the national wage level.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Texas?
The BLS statewide median is $22.84 an hour, against $27.41 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.53 to $26.73.
+Where does Texas rank for concrete driveway costs?
45th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $5,700 for 600 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium concrete driveway work cost in Texas?
For 600 sq ft, basic work runs $3,250 to $5,200 and premium work $6,150 to $8,100. Basic means: plain gray, 4-inch broom finish, flat site. Premium means: 6-inch for heavy vehicles, stamped or colored, grading needed.
+Does the season matter for concrete driveway in Texas?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Texas metros we cover, Houston has the most comfortable months (9 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
+What does "add rebar reinforcement" add in Texas?
$550 to $1,650 for 600 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Concrete driveway by city in Texas
- Dallas, TX$5,950 midpoint
- Beaumont, TX$5,850 midpoint
- Austin, TX$5,800 midpoint
- Houston, TX$5,750 midpoint
- Midland, TX$5,700 midpoint
- Corpus Christi, TX$5,700 midpoint
- Odessa, TX$5,600 midpoint
- San Antonio, TX$5,550 midpoint
- Killeen, TX$5,450 midpoint
- Lubbock, TX$5,450 midpoint
- Amarillo, TX$5,450 midpoint
- Abilene, TX$5,450 midpoint
- Tyler, TX$5,400 midpoint
- Longview, TX$5,400 midpoint
- Waco, TX$5,350 midpoint
- Laredo, TX$5,300 midpoint
- College Station, TX$5,300 midpoint
- Brownsville, TX$5,250 midpoint
- El Paso, TX$5,150 midpoint
- Texarkana, TX$5,150 midpoint
- McAllen, TX$4,950 midpoint
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.