72-inch manhole cost in Texas
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in Texas put the 72-inch manhole at a median of $22,000 each, with the middle half of bids between $13,400 and $31,970. That is 83 % above the national median of $12,000. Based on 77 bidder prices from 6 public bid tabulations opened between November 2025 and April 2026.
| Median bid in Texas | $22,000 / EA |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $13,400 – $31,970 |
| National median | $12,000 (+83 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 77 · 6 · 2 |
Bid tabs in Texas
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Austin | Apr 2026 | $10,150 | 6 | |
| CITY OF AUSTIN | Apr 2026 | $18,100 | 6 | |
| CITY OF AUSTIN | Jan 2026 | $24,870 | $36,100 | 31 |
| City of Mission, Texas | Jan 2026 | $8,500 | $7,215 | 12 |
| CITY OF AUSTIN | Jan 2026 | $26,650 | 20 | |
| CITY OF AUSTIN | Nov 2025 | $13,450 | 6 |
Prices are what contractors bid on public jobs in Texas, not installed costs from a price book. What each item includes varies by owner: read the item description in each bid tab before comparing. National figure and every state: 72-inch manhole unit price. Every unit price in Texas: Texas unit prices.
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Questions
How much does a 72-inch manhole cost in Texas?
Public bids in Texas put the 72-inch manhole at a median of $22,000 each, with the middle half of bids between $13,400 and $31,970. That is 83 % above the national median of $12,000. Based on 77 bidder prices from 6 public bid tabulations opened between November 2025 and April 2026.
Is Texas more expensive than the national average?
For this item the Texas median bid is 83 % above the national median of $12,000. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.