Gravel driveway cost in Florence, SC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1,000 sq ft)
- $2,300 – $9,400
- Per sq ft
- $2.30 – $9.20
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $6,350
- Rank of 300 metros
- #215
- 1 = most expensive
A gravel driveway in Florence, SC usually costs $2,300 to $9,400 for 1,000 sq ft. That works out to about $2.30 to $9.20 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $500 less. Construction laborers earn a median of $21.75 an hour in the Florence area, 4% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 1,000 sq ft in Florence, SC, standard level
$4,450 to $7,250
About $4.40 to $7.15 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 47% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $3,700 |
| Labor | $2,100 | $3,450 |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $120 |
| Total | $4,450 | $7,250 |
Cost breakdown for 1,000 sq ft in Florence, SC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $3,000 | $4,800 | 51% |
| Labor | $1,150 | $2,750 | $4,400 | 47% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $85 | $170 | 1% |
| Total | $2,300 | $5,850 | $9,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Florence number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: construction laborers at 50%, operating engineers and other construction equipment operators at 50%. Weighted together, Florence wages are 0.88 times the national level. Labor makes up about 47% of the midpoint estimate (50% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Florence is at 96.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,100 nationally becomes $3,000 here (midpoint, 1,000 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 86.8: $0 to $170.
Florence weather and the gravel driveway calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Florence Rgnl Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For digging, grading and setting material in the ground, the comfortable months in Florence are September through June: 10 of 12. Outside them, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Florence gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (5.8 inches in July). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 3.0 and 2.6 inches. The station averages about 70 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 | 57 | 36 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 61 | 39 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 68 | 44 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 77 | 52 | 3.0 | Workable |
| May | 84 | 61 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 69 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 92 | 72 | 5.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 71 | 4.9 | Hot |
| Sep | 85 | 66 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 77 | 54 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 67 | 44 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 59 | 38 | 3.5 | Workable |
Cost by quality level and size in Florence
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Florence. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from single car (500 sq ft) to long rural (2,000 sq ft).
Basic
$2,300 to $5,150
Crusher-run spread and compacted on firm ground
Standard
$4,450 to $7,250
Excavated base plus top course, fabric, light grading
Premium
$6,550 to $9,400
Deep multi-layer build, edging, culvert or drainage
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single car (500 sq ft) | $1,150 – $2,600 | $2,250 – $3,700 | $3,350 – $4,800 |
| two car (1,000 sq ft) | $2,300 – $5,150 | $4,450 – $7,250 | $6,550 – $9,400 |
| 100 ft x 10 ft (1,000 sq ft) | $2,300 – $5,150 | $4,450 – $7,250 | $6,550 – $9,400 |
| long rural (2,000 sq ft) | $4,600 – $10,200 | $8,800 – $14,400 | $13,000 – $18,600 |
Add-ons priced for Florence
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.92 for Florence, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.88) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add edging (approx. 1 ft per 10 sq ft) | $460 – $1,650 |
What nearby projects cost in Florence
Jobs that often go together with gravel driveway are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Florence wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, asphalt driveway comes out highest (−7%) and concrete driveway lowest (−11%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,850 | −7% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,150 | −11% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $550 – $1,950 | −8% |
| Sod installation | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,050 | −7% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,750 | −9% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,750 – $5,000 | −8% |
Gravel driveway: what moves the price in Florence
Grading and edging
Grading runs $1-$3 per sq ft. Edging to keep the stone in is $5-$18 per linear foot.
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.
Florence against nearby metros and the rest of South Carolina
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 1,000 sq ft range from $5,600 to $5,950 across Florence and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence, SCthis page | $2,300 – $9,400 | $5,850 | |
| Myrtle Beach, SC50 miles | $2,200 – $9,000 | $5,600 | −4% |
| Columbia, SC70 miles | $2,250 – $9,300 | $5,800 | −1% |
| Fayetteville, NC75 miles | $2,300 – $9,350 | $5,800 | level |
| Charleston, SC80 miles | $2,300 – $9,450 | $5,900 | +1% |
| Charlotte, NC90 miles | $2,350 – $9,600 | $5,950 | +2% |
| South Carolina (statewide) | $2,300 – $9,350 | $5,800 | −1% |
| United States | $2,500 – $10,200 | $6,350 | +9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Florence ranks #215 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Florence is 1% above the South Carolina figure.
Elsewhere in South Carolina
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, SC | 434,900 jobs | $2,300 – $9,400 | $5,850 | level |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $2,250 – $9,300 | $5,800 | −1% |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $2,300 – $9,450 | $5,900 | +1% |
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $2,250 – $9,300 | $5,800 | −1% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $2,200 – $9,000 | $5,600 | −4% |
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $2,350 – $9,550 | $5,950 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Florence against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $2,600 – $10,700 | $6,650 | +14% |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $3,000 – $12,100 | $7,550 | +29% |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $2,400 – $9,850 | $6,150 | +5% |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $2,100 – $8,700 | $5,400 | −8% |
What local crews earn in Florence
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 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 Florence the blend is 0.88.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 50%) the local median is $21.75 an hour, which is 4% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.11 and $26.11 an hour. BLS counts 650 of them working in the area, 73.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073), 50% of the weighting: a median of $23.08 an hour, 20% below the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $22.08 and $27.20 an hour. About 250 work in the metro. That is 28.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (construction laborers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $300 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $250. That is a swing of roughly 4.3% to 5.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Florence has 89,060 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 221st by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $18.11 | $21.75 | $26.11 | $22.66 | 0.96 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 50% | $22.08 | $23.08 | $27.20 | $28.78 | 0.80 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
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Gravel driveway in Florence: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a gravel driveway in Florence?
For 1,000 sq ft, expect $2,300 to $9,400 in the Florence area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,450 to $7,250. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for gravel driveway in Florence?
About $2.30 to $9.20 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $170 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $2.50 to $10.
+Is gravel driveway cheaper in Florence or Myrtle Beach?
Myrtle Beach is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 1,000 sq ft there is $5,600, which is 4% less than Florence ($5,850). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Florence?
About 47% at the midpoint, or $2,750 out of $5,850. Materials are 51% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would 100 ft x 10 ft (1,000 sq ft) cost in Florence?
$2,300 to $9,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gravel driveway need a permit in Florence?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $170 for fees in the Florence area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Florence expensive for gravel driveway compared with the rest of South Carolina?
Florence is 1% above the South Carolina statewide estimate ($5,800 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in South Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Florence?
The BLS median is $21.75 an hour in the Florence area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.11 to $26.11.
+What do basic and premium gravel driveway work cost in Florence?
For 1,000 sq ft, basic work runs $2,300 to $5,150 and premium work $6,550 to $9,400. 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 Florence?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. February 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 Florence?
$460 to $1,650 for 1,000 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Gravel driveway near Florence
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.