Pavement removal cost per square yard in Iowa
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in Iowa put the pavement removal at a median of $23.00 per square yard, with the middle half of bids between $16.25 and $28.63. That is 26 % above the national median of $18.20. Based on 15 bidder prices from 3 public bid tabulations opened between April 2022 and February 2026.
| Median bid in Iowa | $23.00 / SY |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $16.25 – $28.63 |
| National median | $18.20 (+26 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 15 · 3 · 1 |
Bid tabs in Iowa
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF DES MOINES | Feb 2026 | $25.00 | 9 | |
| City of Des Moines | Mar 2023 | $23.00 | $21.00 | 3 |
| City of Des Moines | Apr 2022 | $40.00 | $25.25 | 3 |
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 removal unit price. Every unit price in Iowa: Iowa unit prices.
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Questions
How much does a pavement removal cost in Iowa?
Public bids in Iowa put the pavement removal at a median of $23.00 per square yard, with the middle half of bids between $16.25 and $28.63. That is 26 % above the national median of $18.20. Based on 15 bidder prices from 3 public bid tabulations opened between April 2022 and February 2026.
Is Iowa more expensive than the national average?
For this item the Iowa median bid is 26 % above the national median of $18.20. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.