Gravel driveway cost in Ogden, UT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1,000 sq ft)
- $2,450 – $10,000
- Per sq ft
- $2.45 – $9.80
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $6,350
- Rank of 300 metros
- #149
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a gravel driveway in the Ogden area: $2,450 to $10,000 for 1,000 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint lands close to the US figure. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.4).
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Estimated cost for 1,000 sq ft in Ogden, UT, standard level
$4,700 to $7,750
About $4.65 to $7.60 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $3,700 |
| Labor | $2,400 | $3,850 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $4,700 | $7,750 |
Cost breakdown for 1,000 sq ft in Ogden, UT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $3,000 | $4,800 | 48% |
| Labor | $1,300 | $3,150 | $5,000 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $200 | 2% |
| Total | $2,450 | $6,250 | $10,000 | 100% |
What is behind the Ogden number
Labor is 50% 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 Ogden the blended ratio comes out at 1.00.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Ogden is at 96.4 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 100.3: $0 to $200.
Ogden against nearby metros and the rest of Utah
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Ogden. Grand Junction is the lowest at about $6,100 (midpoint, 1,000 sq ft), 230 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden, UTthis page | $2,450 – $10,000 | $6,250 | |
| Logan, UT55 miles | $2,400 – $9,850 | $6,150 | −2% |
| Salt Lake City, UT70 miles | $2,500 – $10,100 | $6,300 | +1% |
| Provo, UT90 miles | $2,450 – $10,000 | $6,200 | level |
| Idaho Falls, ID175 miles | $2,500 – $10,100 | $6,300 | +1% |
| Grand Junction, CO230 miles | $2,400 – $9,800 | $6,100 | −2% |
| Utah (statewide) | $2,450 – $10,000 | $6,250 | level |
| United States | $2,500 – $10,200 | $6,350 | +2% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Ogden ranks #149 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Ogden is 0% below the Utah figure.
Elsewhere in Utah
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $2,500 – $10,100 | $6,300 | +1% |
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $2,450 – $10,000 | $6,200 | level |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $2,400 – $9,850 | $6,150 | −1% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $2,400 – $9,850 | $6,150 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Ogden against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $2,250 – $9,250 | $5,750 | −8% |
| Jackson, MS | 270,730 jobs | $2,200 – $8,950 | $5,600 | −10% |
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $2,200 – $9,050 | $5,650 | −10% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $2,850 – $11,600 | $7,250 | +16% |
The best months for gravel driveway in Ogden
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Ogden Hinkley 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 Ogden are March through June and August through October: 7 of 12. Outside them, January, February, November and December have an average overnight low at or below freezing (32°F), and July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
In January, February, November and December the average low is at or below freezing, which means frozen ground and slower digging, compaction and sod or stone placement. NOAA counts about 121 days a year with a low at or below 32°F at this station.
Ogden gets about 16 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, April and May (2.2 inches in May). Inside the workable window, August and September are the driest, at 0.7 and 1.1 inches. The station averages about 49 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 | 36 | 21 | 1.5 | Cold |
| Feb | 42 | 25 | 1.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 53 | 33 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 60 | 39 | 2.0 | Workable |
| May | 70 | 47 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 82 | 55 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 65 | 0.3 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 63 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 53 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 41 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 49 | 31 | 1.2 | Cold |
| Dec | 37 | 22 | 1.3 | Cold |
Specs and site conditions that change a Ogden bid
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.
Labor share
HomeGuide puts labor at about 50% of a gravel driveway's total cost, so a longer or harder-to-reach site moves the price more than the stone does.
Grading and edging
Grading runs $1-$3 per sq ft. Edging to keep the stone in is $5-$18 per linear foot.
Ogden: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Ogden. 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
$2,450 to $5,450
Crusher-run spread and compacted on firm ground
Standard
$4,700 to $7,750
Excavated base plus top course, fabric, light grading
Premium
$7,000 to $10,000
Deep multi-layer build, edging, culvert or drainage
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single car (500 sq ft) | $1,250 – $2,800 | $2,400 – $3,950 | $3,550 – $5,100 |
| two car (1,000 sq ft) | $2,450 – $5,450 | $4,700 – $7,750 | $7,000 – $10,000 |
| 100 ft x 10 ft (1,000 sq ft) | $2,450 – $5,450 | $4,700 – $7,750 | $7,000 – $10,000 |
| long rural (2,000 sq ft) | $4,900 – $10,900 | $9,350 – $15,300 | $13,800 – $19,800 |
Who does the work: Ogden trade wages
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 Ogden the blend is 1.00.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 50%) the local median is $22.31 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.74 and $26.80 an hour. BLS counts 3,140 of them working in the area, 115.7 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), 50% of the weighting: a median of $28.96 an hour, in line with the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $24.54 and $31.46 an hour. About 1,160 work in the metro. That is 42.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (construction laborers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $310 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $250. That is a swing of roughly 4.0% to 5.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Ogden has 271,370 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 95th 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% | $18.74 | $22.31 | $26.80 | $22.66 | 0.98 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 50% | $24.54 | $28.96 | $31.46 | $28.78 | 1.01 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.00 | |||||
Add-ons priced for Ogden
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.98 for Ogden, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.00) 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) | $490 – $1,750 |
What nearby projects cost in Ogden
Jobs that often go together with gravel driveway are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Ogden wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, sod installation comes out highest (−1%) and concrete driveway lowest (−6%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,900 – $7,100 | −4% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,450 – $8,650 | −6% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $590 – $2,050 | −2% |
| Sod installation | 1,500 sq ft | $1,500 – $3,250 | −1% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,350 – $4,950 | −5% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,950 – $5,350 | −2% |
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Gravel driveway in Ogden: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a gravel driveway in Ogden?
For 1,000 sq ft, expect $2,450 to $10,000 in the Ogden area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,700 to $7,750. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for gravel driveway in Ogden?
About $2.45 to $9.80 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $200 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $2.50 to $10.
+Is gravel driveway cheaper in Ogden or Logan?
Logan is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 1,000 sq ft there is $6,150, which is 2% less than Ogden ($6,250). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Ogden?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $3,150 out of $6,250. Materials are 48% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would 100 ft x 10 ft (1,000 sq ft) cost in Ogden?
$2,450 to $10,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gravel driveway need a permit in Ogden?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $200 for fees in the Ogden area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Ogden expensive for gravel driveway compared with the rest of Utah?
Ogden is 0% below the Utah statewide estimate ($6,250 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Utah; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Ogden?
The BLS median is $22.31 an hour in the Ogden area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.74 to $26.80.
+What do basic and premium gravel driveway work cost in Ogden?
For 1,000 sq ft, basic work runs $2,450 to $5,450 and premium work $7,000 to $10,000. 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 Ogden?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through June and August through October. August and September 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 Ogden?
$490 to $1,750 for 1,000 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Gravel driveway near Ogden
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.