Aggregate base course cost per cubic yard
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids put the aggregate base course at a median of $89.50 per cubic yard, with the middle half of bids between $60.00 and $144. Based on 230 bidder prices from 49 public bid tabulations.
| Median bid | $89.50 / CY |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $60.00 – $144 |
| Bidder prices | 230 |
| Bid tabulations | 49 |
By state
| State | Median bid | Bids | Bid tabs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $100 | 64 | 14 |
| Texas | $120 | 44 | 9 |
| Washington | $110 | 25 | 4 |
| Minnesota | $55.00 | 22 | 3 |
| Illinois | $26.50 | 18 | 1 |
| Arizona | $176 | 4 | 1 |
| New Mexico | $35.00 | 3 | 1 |
By project
Related unit prices
- Aggregate base course: $15.00 / SY
- Aggregate base course: $38.00 / TON
Prices are what contractors bid on public jobs, not installed costs from a price book. What each item includes varies by owner: read the item description before comparing. Methodology and all items: water and sewer unit price index.
Questions
How much does an aggregate base course cost?
Public bids put the aggregate base course at a median of $89.50 per cubic yard, with the middle half of bids between $60.00 and $144. Based on 230 bidder prices from 49 public bid tabulations.
Does the price include excavation and restoration?
It depends on each bid form: some owners include excavation, bedding, backfill or restoration in this item and others pay them as separate items. Check the item description of each source.