Concrete driveway cost in El Paso, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (600 sq ft)
- $3,000 – $7,300
- Per sq ft
- $4.90 – $12
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −20%
- US $6,450
- Rank of 300 metros
- #295
- 1 = most expensive
El Paso homeowners pay roughly $3,000 to $7,300 to pour a concrete driveway at 600 sq ft, or $4.90 to $12 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, El Paso is 20% lower. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $20.16 an hour in the El Paso area, 26% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 600 sq ft in El Paso, TX, standard level
$4,300 to $6,000
About $7 to $9.80 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 63% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,600 | $1,950 |
| Labor | $2,600 | $3,900 |
| Permits and fees | $85 | $140 |
| Total | $4,300 | $6,000 |
Cost breakdown for 600 sq ft in El Paso, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $1,750 | $2,250 | 34% |
| Labor | $1,650 | $3,250 | $4,900 | 63% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $110 | $180 | 2% |
| Total | $3,000 | $5,150 | $7,300 | 100% |
Why El Paso 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, El Paso wages are 0.74 times the national level. Labor makes up about 63% of the midpoint estimate (69% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the El Paso metro is 93.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 600 sq ft comes to $1,750, compared with $1,900 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (89.9) and land at $45 to $180.
El Paso against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than El Paso. Lubbock comes closest at about $5,450.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso, TXthis page | $3,000 – $7,300 | $5,150 | |
| Las Cruces, NM95 miles | $3,200 – $7,900 | $5,550 | +8% |
| Odessa, TX175 miles | $3,200 – $8,000 | $5,600 | +9% |
| Midland, TX210 miles | $3,250 – $8,150 | $5,700 | +11% |
| Lubbock, TX250 miles | $3,150 – $7,750 | $5,450 | +6% |
| Albuquerque, NM255 miles | $3,350 – $8,350 | $5,850 | +13% |
| Texas (statewide) | $3,250 – $8,100 | $5,700 | +10% |
| United States | $3,650 – $9,200 | $6,450 | +25% |
Across 300 US metros, El Paso comes in at #295 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $10,000; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $4,950 (midpoints, 600 sq ft). Statewide, El Paso is 9% below the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $3,400 – $8,450 | $5,950 | +15% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $3,300 – $8,150 | $5,750 | +11% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $3,300 – $8,250 | $5,800 | +12% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $3,150 – $7,900 | $5,550 | +7% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $2,850 – $7,000 | $4,950 | −4% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $3,250 – $8,150 | $5,700 | +11% |
Cities with a workforce like El Paso's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is El Paso against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $3,350 – $8,400 | $5,900 | +14% |
| Bakersfield, CA | 338,230 jobs | $3,950 – $10,100 | $7,000 | +36% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $3,300 – $8,150 | $5,700 | +11% |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $3,750 – $9,500 | $6,600 | +28% |
Why two El Paso 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.
Planning more than one job in El Paso?
Because every project leans on different trades, El Paso's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, asphalt driveway runs −14% and concrete patio −17%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,650 – $6,350 | −14% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,100 – $8,650 | −15% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,050 – $4,450 | −15% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $2,800 – $6,650 | −16% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,500 – $4,550 | −16% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,300 | −17% |
When to schedule concrete driveway in El Paso
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for El Paso Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through May and September through November are the stretches where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in El Paso (6 of 12 months). January, February and December have an average overnight low of 40°F or below; June, 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 June, July and August, crews often start early, wet the base and plan for faster set times.
El Paso gets about 9 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 3 inches of snow. The wettest months are July, August and September (1.7 inches in August). Inside the workable window, March and April are the driest, at 0.2 and 0.2 inches. The station averages about 117 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 | 59 | 35 | 0.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 64 | 39 | 0.4 | Cold |
| Mar | 72 | 46 | 0.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 80 | 53 | 0.2 | Workable |
| May | 89 | 62 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 97 | 71 | 0.7 | Hot |
| Jul | 96 | 73 | 1.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 94 | 72 | 1.7 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 65 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 54 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 67 | 42 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 58 | 34 | 0.6 | Cold |
Optional extras in El Paso
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to El Paso by the average of the local wage index (0.74) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.84. 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 | $500 – $1,500 |
| Remove the old driveway | $1,000 – $3,000 |
Cost by quality level and size in El Paso
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for El Paso 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
$3,000 to $4,700
Plain gray, 4-inch broom finish, flat site
Standard
$4,300 to $6,000
5-inch with rebar and saw-cut joints, a border or one color
Premium
$5,600 to $7,300
6-inch for heavy vehicles, stamped or colored, grading needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft | $1,200 – $1,950 | $1,750 – $2,500 | $2,300 – $3,050 |
| 2-car (20x24), 480 sq ft | $2,400 – $3,800 | $3,450 – $4,850 | $4,500 – $5,900 |
| 2-car + apron (600 sq ft) | $3,000 – $4,700 | $4,300 – $6,000 | $5,600 – $7,300 |
| 3-car (900 sq ft) | $4,450 – $7,050 | $6,400 – $8,950 | $8,300 – $10,900 |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 El Paso is 0.74 times the national level.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 50%) the local median is $20.16 an hour, which is 26% below the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $18.60 and $22.31 an hour. BLS counts 570 of them working in the area, 16.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 13.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $17.15 an hour, 24% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $15.39 and $19.10 an hour. About 2,140 work in the metro. That is 63.1 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 $21.94 an hour, which is 24% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $18.72 and $26.11 an hour. BLS counts 980 of them working in the area, 28.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is about average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 10%) the local median is $20.40 an hour, which is 30% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $17.42 and $23.98 an hour. BLS counts 620 of them working in the area, 18.3 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 ($22.31 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $170. At the 25th percentile ($18.60) it shrinks by about $130. The total moves by 3.4% or 2.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 339,120 jobs in the El Paso area. That makes it the 76th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.22% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $18.60 | $20.16 | $22.31 | $27.41 | 0.74 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $15.39 | $17.15 | $19.10 | $22.66 | 0.76 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $18.72 | $21.94 | $26.11 | $28.78 | 0.76 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $17.42 | $20.40 | $23.98 | $29.12 | 0.70 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.74 | |||||
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Concrete driveway in El Paso: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete driveway in El Paso?
For 600 sq ft, expect $3,000 to $7,300 in the El Paso area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,300 to $6,000. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete driveway in El Paso?
About $4.90 to $12 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 El Paso or Las Cruces?
Las Cruces is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 600 sq ft there is $5,550, which is 8% more than El Paso ($5,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in El Paso?
About 63% at the midpoint, or $3,250 out of $5,150. Materials are 34% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 69%.
+What would 2-car + apron (600 sq ft) cost in El Paso?
$3,000 to $7,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete driveway need a permit in El Paso?
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 El Paso area (our national range of $50 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is El Paso expensive for concrete driveway compared with the rest of Texas?
El Paso is 9% below 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 El Paso?
The BLS median is $20.16 an hour in the El Paso area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.60 to $22.31.
+What do basic and premium concrete driveway work cost in El Paso?
For 600 sq ft, basic work runs $3,000 to $4,700 and premium work $5,600 to $7,300. 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 El Paso?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through May and September through November. March 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 El Paso?
$500 to $1,500 for 600 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete driveway near El Paso
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.