Hot mix asphalt paving cost per ton in Texas
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in Texas put the hot mix asphalt paving at a median of $194 per ton, with the middle half of bids between $160 and $253. That is 34 % above the national median of $145. Based on 53 bidder prices from 7 public bid tabulations opened between April 2024 and April 2026.
| Median bid in Texas | $194 / TON |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $160 – $253 |
| National median | $145 (+34 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 53 · 7 · 2 |
Bid tabs in Texas
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF AUSTIN | Apr 2026 | $302 | 4 | |
| CITY OF AUSTIN | Apr 2026 | $350 | $485 | 5 |
| CITY OF AUSTIN | Apr 2026 | $190 | 12 | |
| CITY OF AUSTIN | Jan 2026 | $172 | 6 | |
| CITY OF AUSTIN | Dec 2025 | $200 | 15 | |
| CITY OF AUSTIN | Nov 2025 | $163 | 12 | |
| City of Huntsville | Apr 2024 | $166 | $115 | 3 |
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: hot mix asphalt paving unit price. Every unit price in Texas: Texas unit prices.
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Questions
How much does a hot mix asphalt paving cost in Texas?
Public bids in Texas put the hot mix asphalt paving at a median of $194 per ton, with the middle half of bids between $160 and $253. That is 34 % above the national median of $145. Based on 53 bidder prices from 7 public bid tabulations opened between April 2024 and April 2026.
Is Texas more expensive than the national average?
For this item the Texas median bid is 34 % above the national median of $145. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.