Reinforcing steel cost per pound in Texas
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in Texas put the reinforcing steel at a median of $2.23 per pound, with the middle half of bids between $1.00 and $4.98. That is 12 % above the national median of $2.00. Based on 10 bidder prices from 4 public bid tabulations opened between April 2025 and April 2026.
| Median bid in Texas | $2.23 / LB |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $1.00 – $4.98 |
| National median | $2.00 (+12 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 10 · 4 · 3 |
Bid tabs in Texas
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF AUSTIN | Apr 2026 | $24.50 | 6 | |
| CITY OF AUSTIN | Jan 2026 | $6.00 | 3 | |
| City of La Marque | May 2025 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 3 |
| Galveston County W.C. & I.D. No. 12 | Apr 2025 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 2 |
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: reinforcing steel unit price. Every unit price in Texas: Texas unit prices.
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Questions
How much does a reinforcing steel cost in Texas?
Public bids in Texas put the reinforcing steel at a median of $2.23 per pound, with the middle half of bids between $1.00 and $4.98. That is 12 % above the national median of $2.00. Based on 10 bidder prices from 4 public bid tabulations opened between April 2025 and April 2026.
Is Texas more expensive than the national average?
For this item the Texas median bid is 12 % above the national median of $2.00. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.