Gravel driveway cost in Yuma, AZ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1,000 sq ft)
- $2,350 – $9,550
- Per sq ft
- $2.35 – $9.35
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $6,350
- Rank of 300 metros
- #194
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a gravel driveway in Yuma, plan on $2,350 to $9,550 for 1,000 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $2.35 to $9.35 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 6% lower than the national one. Construction laborers earn a median of $20.80 an hour in the Yuma area, 8% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 1,000 sq ft in Yuma, AZ, standard level
$4,500 to $7,400
About $4.45 to $7.25 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 48% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $3,700 |
| Labor | $2,200 | $3,550 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $4,500 | $7,400 |
Cost breakdown for 1,000 sq ft in Yuma, AZ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $3,000 | $4,800 | 50% |
| Labor | $1,200 | $2,850 | $4,550 | 48% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 2% |
| Total | $2,350 | $5,950 | $9,550 | 100% |
Where the Yuma price comes from
Labor is 48% of the midpoint bill here, against 50% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is construction laborers (50%), operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (50%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Yuma the blended ratio comes out at 0.91.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Yuma metro is 96.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1,000 sq ft comes to $3,000, compared with $3,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (92.7) and land at $0 to $190.
Climate in Yuma: timing your gravel driveway job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Yuma Mcas (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
November through April is the stretch where digging, grading and setting material in the ground runs into the fewest weather problems in Yuma (6 of 12 months). May, June, July, August, September and October have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Yuma gets about 3 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, September and December (0.7 inches in September). Inside the workable window, April and November are the driest, at 0.1 and 0.2 inches. The station averages about 181 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 | 70 | 48 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 73 | 50 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 80 | 55 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 86 | 60 | 0.1 | Workable |
| May | 94 | 67 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Jun | 103 | 75 | 0.0 | Hot |
| Jul | 107 | 83 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 106 | 83 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Sep | 101 | 78 | 0.7 | Hot |
| Oct | 90 | 66 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Nov | 78 | 54 | 0.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 68 | 47 | 0.4 | Workable |
Related projects, priced for Yuma
Because every project leans on different trades, Yuma's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, French drain runs −2% and concrete driveway −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,900 – $7,050 | −5% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,250 | −10% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $590 – $2,050 | −2% |
| Sod installation | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,100 | −6% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,800 | −8% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,850 – $5,100 | −6% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Yuma bid
Stone is sold by weight
Stone is priced by the ton, so every extra inch of depth or foot of width adds loads of delivery.
Permit
A driveway permit is typically $50-$200 where one is needed for a new curb cut or connection; plenty of rural counties require none.
Depth and layers
A proper driveway is a 4-inch base plus a 2-inch top course. Each extra inch of stone adds weight in tons and money.
Extras that change the Yuma total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Yuma by the average of the local wage index (0.91) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.94. 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 edging (approx. 1 ft per 10 sq ft) | $470 – $1,700 |
Is Yuma cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Yuma. Tucson comes closest at about $6,100.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuma, AZthis page | $2,350 – $9,550 | $5,950 | |
| El Centro, CA85 miles | $2,750 – $11,200 | $7,000 | +18% |
| Phoenix, AZ110 miles | $2,450 – $10,100 | $6,250 | +5% |
| Tucson, AZ130 miles | $2,400 – $9,800 | $6,100 | +3% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ150 miles | $2,450 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +5% |
| San Diego, CA165 miles | $3,000 – $12,100 | $7,550 | +27% |
| Arizona (statewide) | $2,450 – $9,950 | $6,200 | +4% |
| United States | $2,500 – $10,200 | $6,350 | +7% |
Across 300 US metros, Yuma comes in at #194 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $9,500; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $5,200 (midpoints, 1,000 sq ft). Statewide, Yuma is 4% below the Arizona figure.
Other Arizona metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | 2,375,760 jobs | $2,450 – $10,100 | $6,250 | +5% |
| Tucson, AZ | 389,630 jobs | $2,400 – $9,800 | $6,100 | +3% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $2,450 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +5% |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $2,450 – $9,950 | $6,200 | +4% |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 56,490 jobs | $2,300 – $9,450 | $5,900 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Yuma's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Yuma against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wausau, WI | 69,530 jobs | $2,850 – $11,500 | $7,150 | +20% |
| State College, PA | 68,840 jobs | $2,600 – $10,600 | $6,600 | +11% |
| Janesville, WI | 69,870 jobs | $2,600 – $10,600 | $6,600 | +11% |
| Traverse City, MI | 68,440 jobs | $2,450 – $10,000 | $6,250 | +5% |
Yuma: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Yuma 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
$2,350 to $5,250
Crusher-run spread and compacted on firm ground
Standard
$4,500 to $7,400
Excavated base plus top course, fabric, light grading
Premium
$6,650 to $9,550
Deep multi-layer build, edging, culvert or drainage
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single car (500 sq ft) | $1,150 – $2,650 | $2,300 – $3,750 | $3,400 – $4,850 |
| two car (1,000 sq ft) | $2,350 – $5,250 | $4,500 – $7,400 | $6,650 – $9,550 |
| 100 ft x 10 ft (1,000 sq ft) | $2,350 – $5,250 | $4,500 – $7,400 | $6,650 – $9,550 |
| long rural (2,000 sq ft) | $4,700 – $10,400 | $8,950 – $14,700 | $13,200 – $18,900 |
Yuma labor market for gravel driveway
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Yuma is 0.91 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 50% of the weighting: a median of $20.80 an hour, 8% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.60 and $22.84 an hour. About 570 work in the metro. That is 82.8 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 50%) the local median is $26.09 an hour, which is 9% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $22.99 and $28.47 an hour. BLS counts 180 of them working in the area, 26.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the construction laborers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($22.84 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $140. At the 25th percentile ($17.60) it shrinks by about $220. The total moves by 2.4% or 3.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 68,880 jobs in the Yuma area. That makes it the 262nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $17.60 | $20.80 | $22.84 | $22.66 | 0.92 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 50% | $22.99 | $26.09 | $28.47 | $28.78 | 0.91 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.91 | |||||
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Gravel driveway in Yuma: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a gravel driveway in Yuma?
For 1,000 sq ft, expect $2,350 to $9,550 in the Yuma area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,500 to $7,400. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for gravel driveway in Yuma?
About $2.35 to $9.35 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $190 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $2.50 to $10.
+Is gravel driveway cheaper in Yuma or El Centro?
El Centro is 85 miles away. The midpoint for 1,000 sq ft there is $7,000, which is 18% more than Yuma ($5,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Yuma?
About 48% at the midpoint, or $2,850 out of $5,950. Materials are 50% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would 100 ft x 10 ft (1,000 sq ft) cost in Yuma?
$2,350 to $9,550. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gravel driveway need a permit in Yuma?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $190 for fees in the Yuma area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Yuma expensive for gravel driveway compared with the rest of Arizona?
Yuma is 4% below the Arizona statewide estimate ($6,200 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Arizona; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Yuma?
The BLS median is $20.80 an hour in the Yuma area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.60 to $22.84.
+What do basic and premium gravel driveway work cost in Yuma?
For 1,000 sq ft, basic work runs $2,350 to $5,250 and premium work $6,650 to $9,550. Basic means: crusher-run spread and compacted on firm ground. Premium means: deep multi-layer build, edging, culvert or drainage.
+When is the best time to install a gravel driveway in Yuma?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are November through April. April and November 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 edging" add in Yuma?
$470 to $1,700 for 1,000 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Gravel driveway near Yuma
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 Gravel Driveway Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- CalculateGravel: Gravel Driveway Cost in 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: Installed range spans a basic spread-and-compact job ($2.50/sq ft low, CalculateGravel) to a full build with excavation ($10/sq ft high, HomeGuide). Materials low end is DIY stone ($1.20/sq ft, CalculateGravel); high end is half of HomeGuide's $10 because it says labor is about 50% of the project.