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New driveway cost in Nebraska
Most homeowners pay $3,950 – $6,600 (mid-range, typical $5,050, before sales tax), 6% below the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Nebraska
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $4,200 $3,250 – $5,450 | $1,885 | $2,298 |
| Mid-range | $5,050 $3,950 – $6,600 | $2,341 | $2,721 |
| Premium | $10,800 $8,400 – $14,000 | $5,876 | $4,925 |
Why prices in Nebraska are different
Labour makes up about 46% of a mid-range new driveway job, around 39 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Nebraska cost about 13% less than the national average (official wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 6% below the national figure.
Nebraska ranks 39 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, NE | $4,150 | $5,100 | $10,600 |
| Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $4,000 | $5,100 | $10,500 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $4,200 | $5,100 | $11,800 |
| Grand Island, NE | $4,100 | $5,050 | $10,500 |
| Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $4,150 | $5,000 | $10,600 |
| South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $4,150 | $4,950 | $10,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does new driveway cost in Nebraska?
A mid-range job typically costs $5,050 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $3,950 and $6,600. A basic job is about $4,200 and a premium one about $10,800.
Is new driveway more expensive in Nebraska than the national average?
Nebraska: 6% below the national average. Labour makes up about 46% of a mid-range new driveway job, around 39 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Nebraska cost about 13% less than the national average (official wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 6% below the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Nebraska?
About 46% at the mid-range level, around 39 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between regions.
Where in Nebraska is it most expensive?
Lincoln, NE is the most expensive area at about $5,100 for a mid-range job, and South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area the least expensive at about $4,950.
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