Aggregate base course cost per ton in Iowa
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in Iowa put the aggregate base course at a median of $56.88 per ton, with the middle half of bids between $49.63 and $73.13. That is 50 % above the national median of $38.00. Based on 24 bidder prices from 2 public bid tabulations opened between March 2023 and February 2026.
| Median bid in Iowa | $56.88 / TON |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $49.63 – $73.13 |
| National median | $38.00 (+50 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 24 · 2 · 1 |
Bid tabs in Iowa
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF DES MOINES | Feb 2026 | $54.72 | 18 | |
| City of Des Moines | Mar 2023 | $76.00 | $67.00 | 6 |
Prices are what contractors bid on public jobs in Iowa, 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: aggregate base course unit price. Every unit price in Iowa: Iowa unit prices.
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Questions
How much does an aggregate base course cost in Iowa?
Public bids in Iowa put the aggregate base course at a median of $56.88 per ton, with the middle half of bids between $49.63 and $73.13. That is 50 % above the national median of $38.00. Based on 24 bidder prices from 2 public bid tabulations opened between March 2023 and February 2026.
Is Iowa more expensive than the national average?
For this item the Iowa median bid is 50 % above the national median of $38.00. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.