Pavement marking symbol or word cost in Iowa
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in Iowa put the pavement marking symbol or word at a median of $507 each, with the middle half of bids between $475 and $525. That is 55 % above the national median of $326. Based on 9 bidder prices from 1 public bid tabulation opened in February 2026.
| Median bid in Iowa | $507 / EA |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $475 – $525 |
| National median | $326 (+55 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 9 · 1 · 1 |
Bid tabs in Iowa
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF DES MOINES | Feb 2026 | $507 | 9 |
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: pavement marking symbol or word unit price. Every unit price in Iowa: Iowa unit prices.
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Questions
How much does a pavement marking symbol or word cost in Iowa?
Public bids in Iowa put the pavement marking symbol or word at a median of $507 each, with the middle half of bids between $475 and $525. That is 55 % above the national median of $326. Based on 9 bidder prices from 1 public bid tabulation opened in February 2026.
Is Iowa more expensive than the national average?
For this item the Iowa median bid is 55 % above the national median of $326. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.