Concrete driveway cost in Utah
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (600 sq ft)
- $3,550 – $8,950
- Per sq ft
- $5.85 – $14.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $6,450
- Metros covered
- 5
What does it cost to pour a concrete driveway in Utah? Plan on $3,550 to $8,950 for 600 sq ft. Wages (0.98x the US blend), materials (price index 96.4) and permit costs (98.9) put the state below the national midpoint by 3%.
Inside Utah, the metros we cover range from $5,850 (St. George) to $6,500 (Salt Lake City) 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 Utah (statewide), standard level
$5,200 to $7,350
About $8.50 to $12 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 69% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,650 | $2,000 |
| Labor | $3,450 | $5,200 |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $150 |
| Total | $5,200 | $7,350 |
Cost breakdown for 600 sq ft in Utah
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,350 | $1,800 | $2,300 | 29% |
| Labor | $2,150 | $4,300 | $6,450 | 69% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $120 | $200 | 2% |
| Total | $3,550 | $6,250 | $8,950 | 100% |
If you are planning more than one job in Utah
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Utah wages and prices. Against national midpoints, paver patio comes out highest (−2%) and asphalt driveway lowest (−3%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,950 – $7,150 | −3% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,450 – $10,000 | −2% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,400 – $5,050 | −3% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,800 | −2% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,950 – $5,350 | −2% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,900 | −3% |
Quality levels and sizes in Utah
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Utah wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$3,550 to $5,700
Plain gray, 4-inch broom finish, flat site
Standard
$5,200 to $7,350
5-inch with rebar and saw-cut joints, a border or one color
Premium
$6,800 to $8,950
6-inch for heavy vehicles, stamped or colored, grading needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft | $1,450 – $2,350 | $2,150 – $3,050 | $2,800 – $3,700 |
| 2-car (20x24), 480 sq ft | $2,850 – $4,600 | $4,150 – $5,900 | $5,450 – $7,200 |
| 2-car + apron (600 sq ft) | $3,550 – $5,700 | $5,200 – $7,350 | $6,800 – $8,950 |
| 3-car (900 sq ft) | $5,300 – $8,550 | $7,700 – $10,900 | $10,100 – $13,400 |
Utah labor market for concrete driveway
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 4 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.98 for Utah.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 50%) the local median is $27.13 an hour, which is in line with the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $22.88 and $29.33 an hour. BLS counts 5,340 of them working in the state, 30.8 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 $22.38 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.63 and $26.56 an hour. About 20,950 work in the state. That is 120.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073, weighted 10%) the local median is $29.20 an hour, which is in line with the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $24.91 and $31.46 an hour. BLS counts 7,880 of them working in the state, 45.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 10%) the local median is $25.17 an hour, which is 14% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.04 and $30.20 an hour. BLS counts 15,220 of them working in the state, 87.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for cement masons and concrete finishers ($29.33 an hour) would add about $180 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($22.88) would take off about $340. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,735,590 jobs across Utah (May 2025), which is 1.1% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $22.88 | $27.13 | $29.33 | $27.41 | 0.99 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.63 | $22.38 | $26.56 | $22.66 | 0.99 | state |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $24.91 | $29.20 | $31.46 | $28.78 | 1.01 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $22.04 | $25.17 | $30.20 | $29.12 | 0.86 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.98 | |||||
Extras that change the Utah total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Utah by the average of the local wage index (0.98) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.97. 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 | $580 – $1,750 |
| Remove the old driveway | $1,150 – $3,500 |
Utah metro-by-metro prices
1 of the 5 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $6,250, and the top-to-bottom gap is 11%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UT | $3,700 – $9,350 | $6,500 | +4% |
| Provo, UT | $3,450 – $8,650 | $6,050 | −3% |
| Ogden, UT | $3,450 – $8,650 | $6,050 | −3% |
| Logan, UT | $3,400 – $8,500 | $5,950 | −5% |
| St. George, UT | $3,350 – $8,350 | $5,850 | −7% |
Weather windows across Utah
Season matters for concrete driveway. For each Utah metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for pouring concrete.
Salt Lake City has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Utah at 5 months (April through June and September through October); St. George has the shortest at 3 (April through May and October). Rainfall runs from 9 inches a year in St. George to 17 inches in Provo.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | 24 | 94 | 16 | 5: April through June and September through October |
| Provo | 24 | 95 | 17 | 4: May through June and September through October |
| Ogden | 21 | 91 | 16 | 5: May through June and August through October |
| St. George | 28 | 102 | 9 | 3: April through May and October |
| Logan | 14 | 89 | 17 | 5: May through September |
Concrete driveway: what moves the price in Utah
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.
Utah versus the states around it
Utah ranks 33 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. Utah sits at $6,250. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
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Concrete driveway in Utah: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete driveway in Utah?
$3,550 to $8,950 for 600 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Utah can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Utah is cheapest for concrete driveway?
St. George at about $5,850 (midpoint, 600 sq ft). The priciest is Salt Lake City at $6,500.
+Is concrete driveway cheaper in Utah than the US average?
It is 3% cheaper: $6,250 against $6,450 for 600 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Utah?
About 69% ($4,300). Materials are 29%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.98x the national wage level.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Utah?
The BLS statewide median is $27.13 an hour, against $27.41 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.88 to $29.33.
+Where does Utah rank for concrete driveway costs?
33rd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $6,250 for 600 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium concrete driveway work cost in Utah?
For 600 sq ft, basic work runs $3,550 to $5,700 and premium work $6,800 to $8,950. 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 Utah?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Utah metros we cover, Salt Lake City has the most comfortable months (5 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 Utah?
$580 to $1,750 for 600 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Concrete driveway by city in Utah
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.