Gravel driveway cost in Sheboygan, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1,000 sq ft)
- $2,600 – $10,600
- Per sq ft
- $2.60 – $10.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +4%
- US $6,350
- Rank of 300 metros
- #96
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a gravel driveway in the Sheboygan area: $2,600 to $10,600 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 runs 4% higher than the US figure. Construction laborers earn a median of $27.14 an hour in the Sheboygan area, 20% above the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 1,000 sq ft in Sheboygan, WI, standard level
$5,000 to $8,150
About $4.95 to $8.05 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,200 | $3,600 |
| Labor | $2,750 | $4,400 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $5,000 | $8,150 |
Cost breakdown for 1,000 sq ft in Sheboygan, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $2,900 | $4,700 | 44% |
| Labor | $1,500 | $3,600 | $5,700 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 1% |
| Total | $2,600 | $6,600 | $10,600 | 100% |
Why Sheboygan prices look the way they do
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, Sheboygan wages are 1.14 times the national level. Labor makes up about 54% of the midpoint estimate (50% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Sheboygan is at 93.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,100 nationally becomes $2,900 here (midpoint, 1,000 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 94.0: $0 to $190.
How Sheboygan compares
Same job, same size (1,000 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Racine is the priciest of the group at $7,200.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan, WIthis page | $2,600 – $10,600 | $6,600 | |
| Appleton, WI50 miles | $2,850 – $11,500 | $7,150 | +9% |
| Oshkosh, WI50 miles | $2,650 – $10,800 | $6,750 | +2% |
| Green Bay, WI50 miles | $2,700 – $11,000 | $6,850 | +4% |
| Milwaukee, WI55 miles | $2,800 – $11,200 | $7,000 | +7% |
| Racine, WI65 miles | $2,850 – $11,500 | $7,200 | +9% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $2,700 – $11,000 | $6,850 | +4% |
| United States | $2,500 – $10,200 | $6,350 | −3% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Sheboygan ranks #96 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Sheboygan is 4% below the Wisconsin figure.
Elsewhere in Wisconsin
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $2,800 – $11,200 | $7,000 | +7% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $2,800 – $11,400 | $7,100 | +8% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $2,700 – $11,000 | $6,850 | +4% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $2,850 – $11,500 | $7,150 | +9% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $2,650 – $10,800 | $6,750 | +2% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $2,750 – $11,100 | $6,950 | +6% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Sheboygan against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dothan, AL | 60,720 jobs | $2,100 – $8,650 | $5,400 | −18% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $2,150 – $8,750 | $5,450 | −17% |
| Decatur, AL | 61,240 jobs | $2,200 – $9,050 | $5,650 | −14% |
| Chambersburg, PA | 60,280 jobs | $2,500 – $10,200 | $6,350 | −4% |
Extras that change the Sheboygan total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.04 for Sheboygan, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.14) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add edging (approx. 1 ft per 10 sq ft) | $520 – $1,850 |
Who does the work: Sheboygan 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 Sheboygan the blend is 1.14.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 50%) the local median is $27.14 an hour, which is 20% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.69 and $31.93 an hour. BLS counts 310 of them working in the area, 51.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073), 50% of the weighting: a median of $30.91 an hour, 7% above the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $30.16 and $41.78 an hour. About 100 work in the metro. That is 16.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (construction laborers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $330 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $380. That is a swing of roughly 5.8% to 5.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Sheboygan has 60,630 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 285th 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% | $21.69 | $27.14 | $31.93 | $22.66 | 1.20 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 50% | $30.16 | $30.91 | $41.78 | $28.78 | 1.07 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.14 | |||||
The best months for gravel driveway in Sheboygan
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Sheboygan (in the city). 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 Sheboygan are April through October: 7 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March, November and December have an average overnight low at or below freezing (32°F).
In January, February, March, 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 133 days a year with a low at or below 32°F at this station.
Sheboygan gets about 35 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and August (4.0 inches in August). Inside the workable window, July and September are the driest, at 3.2 and 2.7 inches. The station averages about 9 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 | 30 | 15 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 33 | 17 | 1.7 | Cold |
| Mar | 42 | 26 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Apr | 52 | 36 | 3.5 | Workable |
| May | 63 | 46 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 74 | 56 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 63 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 62 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 55 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 42 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 47 | 31 | 2.4 | Cold |
| Dec | 36 | 22 | 2.1 | Cold |
Gravel driveway: what moves the price in Sheboygan
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.
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.
Cost by quality level and size in Sheboygan
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Sheboygan. 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
$2,600 to $5,800
Crusher-run spread and compacted on firm ground
Standard
$5,000 to $8,150
Excavated base plus top course, fabric, light grading
Premium
$7,350 to $10,600
Deep multi-layer build, edging, culvert or drainage
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single car (500 sq ft) | $1,300 – $2,950 | $2,500 – $4,150 | $3,750 – $5,350 |
| two car (1,000 sq ft) | $2,600 – $5,800 | $5,000 – $8,150 | $7,350 – $10,600 |
| 100 ft x 10 ft (1,000 sq ft) | $2,600 – $5,800 | $5,000 – $8,150 | $7,350 – $10,600 |
| long rural (2,000 sq ft) | $5,200 – $11,500 | $9,900 – $16,200 | $14,600 – $20,900 |
What nearby projects cost in Sheboygan
Jobs that often go together with gravel driveway are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Sheboygan wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, French drain comes out highest (+11%) and sod installation lowest (level); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,800 | +4% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,900 – $10,100 | +9% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $670 – $2,350 | +11% |
| Sod installation | 1,500 sq ft | $1,500 – $3,300 | level |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,550 – $5,300 | +3% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,300 – $5,950 | +9% |
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Gravel driveway in Sheboygan: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a gravel driveway in Sheboygan?
For 1,000 sq ft, expect $2,600 to $10,600 in the Sheboygan area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,000 to $8,150. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for gravel driveway in Sheboygan?
About $2.60 to $10.50 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 Sheboygan or Appleton?
Appleton is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 1,000 sq ft there is $7,150, which is 9% more than Sheboygan ($6,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Sheboygan?
About 54% at the midpoint, or $3,600 out of $6,600. Materials are 44% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would 100 ft x 10 ft (1,000 sq ft) cost in Sheboygan?
$2,600 to $10,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gravel driveway need a permit in Sheboygan?
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 Sheboygan area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Sheboygan expensive for gravel driveway compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Sheboygan is 4% below the Wisconsin statewide estimate ($6,850 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Wisconsin; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Sheboygan?
The BLS median is $27.14 an hour in the Sheboygan area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.69 to $31.93.
+What do basic and premium gravel driveway work cost in Sheboygan?
For 1,000 sq ft, basic work runs $2,600 to $5,800 and premium work $7,350 to $10,600. 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 Sheboygan?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through October. July 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 Sheboygan?
$520 to $1,850 for 1,000 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Gravel driveway near Sheboygan
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.