Concrete driveway cost in Austin, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (600 sq ft)
- $3,300 – $8,250
- Per sq ft
- $5.40 – $13.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $6,450
- Rank of 300 metros
- #204
- 1 = most expensive
A concrete driveway in Austin, TX usually costs $3,300 to $8,250 for 600 sq ft. That works out to about $5.40 to $13.50 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $640 less. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $23.76 an hour in the Austin area, 13% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 600 sq ft in Austin, TX, standard level
$4,800 to $6,800
About $7.85 to $11 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 67% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,600 | $1,950 |
| Labor | $3,100 | $4,650 |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $150 |
| Total | $4,800 | $6,800 |
Cost breakdown for 600 sq ft in Austin, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $1,750 | $2,250 | 31% |
| Labor | $1,950 | $3,900 | $5,800 | 67% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $120 | $200 | 2% |
| Total | $3,300 | $5,800 | $8,250 | 100% |
What is behind the Austin 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, Austin wages are 0.88 times the national level. Labor makes up about 67% of the midpoint estimate (69% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Austin is at 93.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,900 nationally becomes $1,750 here (midpoint, 600 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 98.1: $50 to $200.
Concrete driveway: what moves the price in Austin
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.
Is Austin cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $5,300 to $5,800 across Austin and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, TXthis page | $3,300 – $8,250 | $5,800 | |
| Killeen, TX65 miles | $3,150 – $7,800 | $5,450 | −6% |
| College Station, TX75 miles | $3,050 – $7,550 | $5,300 | −8% |
| San Antonio, TX80 miles | $3,150 – $7,900 | $5,550 | −4% |
| Waco, TX95 miles | $3,100 – $7,650 | $5,350 | −7% |
| Houston, TX140 miles | $3,300 – $8,150 | $5,750 | −1% |
| Texas (statewide) | $3,250 – $8,100 | $5,700 | −2% |
| United States | $3,650 – $9,200 | $6,450 | +11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Austin ranks #204 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Austin is 2% above the Texas figure.
Elsewhere in Texas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $3,400 – $8,450 | $5,950 | +2% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $3,300 – $8,150 | $5,750 | −1% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $3,150 – $7,900 | $5,550 | −4% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $3,000 – $7,300 | $5,150 | −11% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $2,850 – $7,000 | $4,950 | −15% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $3,250 – $8,150 | $5,700 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Austin against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO | 1,341,320 jobs | $4,150 – $10,700 | $7,450 | +29% |
| Portland, OR | 1,208,410 jobs | $4,300 – $11,000 | $7,650 | +33% |
| Baltimore, MD | 1,356,680 jobs | $3,600 – $8,950 | $6,300 | +9% |
| Las Vegas, NV | 1,136,960 jobs | $3,700 – $9,450 | $6,600 | +14% |
Austin 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, Austin-Camp Mabry (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 Austin are October through May: 8 of 12. Outside them, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Heat matters for concrete as well. With average highs of 90°F or more in June, July, August and September, crews often start early, wet the base and plan for faster set times.
Austin gets about 36 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and October (5.0 inches in May). Inside the workable window, February and April are the driest, at 1.9 and 2.4 inches. The station averages about 123 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 | 63 | 42 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Feb | 67 | 46 | 1.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 73 | 52 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 80 | 59 | 2.4 | Workable |
| May | 87 | 67 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 93 | 73 | 3.7 | Hot |
| Jul | 97 | 75 | 2.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 98 | 75 | 2.7 | Hot |
| Sep | 91 | 70 | 3.5 | Hot |
| Oct | 83 | 61 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 72 | 51 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 43 | 2.7 | Workable |
Pick a size, pick a tier: concrete driveway pricing in Austin
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Austin. 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
$3,300 to $5,300
Plain gray, 4-inch broom finish, flat site
Standard
$4,800 to $6,800
5-inch with rebar and saw-cut joints, a border or one color
Premium
$6,300 to $8,250
6-inch for heavy vehicles, stamped or colored, grading needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft | $1,350 – $2,200 | $1,950 – $2,800 | $2,600 – $3,400 |
| 2-car (20x24), 480 sq ft | $2,650 – $4,250 | $3,850 – $5,450 | $5,050 – $6,650 |
| 2-car + apron (600 sq ft) | $3,300 – $5,300 | $4,800 – $6,800 | $6,300 – $8,250 |
| 3-car (900 sq ft) | $4,950 – $7,900 | $7,150 – $10,100 | $9,350 – $12,300 |
Related projects, priced for Austin
Jobs that often go together with concrete driveway are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Austin wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, paver patio comes out highest (−5%) and concrete patio lowest (−9%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,800 – $6,850 | −8% |
| 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 | $2,850 – $5,200 | −5% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,650 | −9% |
What local crews earn in Austin
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 Austin the blend is 0.88.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 50% of the weighting: a median of $23.76 an hour, 13% below the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $21.66 and $27.82 an hour. About 2,650 work in the metro. That is 20.5 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 $21.16 an hour, which is 7% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.34 and $23.12 an hour. BLS counts 11,140 of them working in the area, 86.1 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 $24.50 an hour, 15% below the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $23.09 and $29.38 an hour. About 5,010 work in the metro. That is 38.7 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 $24.16 an hour, 17% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.05 and $28.01 an hour. About 2,540 work in the metro. That is 19.6 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 $170. That is a swing of roughly 2.9% to 5.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos has 1,293,690 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 24th 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% | $21.66 | $23.76 | $27.82 | $27.41 | 0.87 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.34 | $21.16 | $23.12 | $22.66 | 0.93 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $23.09 | $24.50 | $29.38 | $28.78 | 0.85 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $23.05 | $24.16 | $28.01 | $29.12 | 0.83 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
Optional extras in Austin
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.91 for Austin, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.88) and goods price index (0.94). 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 – $3,250 |
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Concrete driveway in Austin: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete driveway in Austin?
For 600 sq ft, expect $3,300 to $8,250 in the Austin area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,800 to $6,800. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete driveway in Austin?
About $5.40 to $13.50 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 Austin or Killeen?
Killeen is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 600 sq ft there is $5,450, which is 6% less than Austin ($5,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Austin?
About 67% at the midpoint, or $3,900 out of $5,800. Materials are 31% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 69%.
+What would 2-car + apron (600 sq ft) cost in Austin?
$3,300 to $8,250. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete driveway need a permit in Austin?
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 Austin area (our national range of $50 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Austin expensive for concrete driveway compared with the rest of Texas?
Austin is 2% above the Texas statewide estimate ($5,700 at the midpoint). We cover 21 metros in Texas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Austin?
The BLS median is $23.76 an hour in the Austin area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.66 to $27.82.
+What do basic and premium concrete driveway work cost in Austin?
For 600 sq ft, basic work runs $3,300 to $5,300 and premium work $6,300 to $8,250. 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 Austin?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. February and April 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 Austin?
$550 to $1,650 for 600 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete driveway near Austin
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.