Pavement removal cost per square yard in Washington
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in Washington put the pavement removal at a median of $45.00 per square yard, with the middle half of bids between $22.38 and $49.50. That is 147 % above the national median of $18.20. Based on 34 bidder prices from 5 public bid tabulations opened between October 2022 and March 2025.
| Median bid in Washington | $45.00 / SY |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $22.38 – $49.50 |
| National median | $18.20 (+147 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 34 · 5 · 2 |
Bid tabs in Washington
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark County Public Works | Mar 2025 | $4.50 | $11.50 | 8 |
| WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION | Dec 2024 | $55.00 | $51.50 | 8 |
| WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION | Dec 2024 | $110 | $130 | 4 |
| WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION | Dec 2022 | $38.00 | $45.00 | 14 |
| WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION | Oct 2022 | $28.00 | $57.50 | 4 |
Prices are what contractors bid on public jobs in Washington, 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 Washington: Washington unit prices.
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Questions
How much does a pavement removal cost in Washington?
Public bids in Washington put the pavement removal at a median of $45.00 per square yard, with the middle half of bids between $22.38 and $49.50. That is 147 % above the national median of $18.20. Based on 34 bidder prices from 5 public bid tabulations opened between October 2022 and March 2025.
Is Washington more expensive than the national average?
For this item the Washington median bid is 147 % 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.