Driveway costs and wages in Michigan
What concrete and paving workers earn in Michigan, how many contractors are listed here and in which counties, and the state's licensing rules. Job prices aren't published for any one state, so our price ranges are national.
Checked October 8, 2026
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Wages in Michigan
Cement masons and concrete finishers in Michigan earn a median of $28.78 an hour, or $59,860 a year (BLS, May 2025). Half of them earn between $23.31 and $31.00 an hour, the 25th to 75th percentiles (BLS state file). BLS counts 6,350 of these jobs in Michigan. That's above the national median of $27.41 an hour (BLS).
Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators in Michigan earn a median of $26.07 an hour, or $54,220 a year (BLS, May 2025). Half of them earn between $21.84 and $29.99 an hour, the 25th to 75th percentiles (BLS state file). BLS counts 1,720 of these jobs in Michigan. That's above the national median of $25.64 an hour (BLS).
These are wages, not prices. A contractor's price also covers materials, equipment, insurance, overhead and profit, so a wage can't be turned into what a job costs you. BLS counts employees only, not the self-employed.
Contractors in Michigan
Michigan has 1,974 driveway contractors listed, and 1,559 of them hold an active USDOT registration. Of the counties with pages of their own, the largest are Oakland County (245), Wayne County (197), Macomb County (168), Kent County (97) and Ottawa County (77). Browse them by county, or ask for quotes and we'll pass your job to contractors near you.
Driveway rules in Michigan
In Michigan, laying concrete on residential property needs a Maintenance and Alteration contractor license in the concrete trade, or a Residential Builder license, from the Bureau of Construction Codes (MCL 339.2401), unless the job is under $600 (Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs: residential builder FAQ; Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs: maintenance and alteration contractor license).
National price ranges
National price ranges for concrete driveways, patios and walkways, asphalt paving, sealcoating and gravel, each credited to its source, are in the guides to driveway costs by material, concrete patios and walkways and repair, resurfacing and replacement.
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“Driveway costs and wages in Michigan.” AllDrivewayServices.com, updated October 8, 2026. https://alldrivewayservices.com/mi/costs/