Retaining wall cost per square foot in Texas
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in Texas put the retaining wall at a median of $61.00 per square foot, with the middle half of bids between $50.00 and $80.00. That is 53 % above the national median of $40.00. Based on 9 bidder prices from 2 public bid tabulations opened between November 2025 and April 2026.
| Median bid in Texas | $61.00 / SF |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $50.00 – $80.00 |
| National median | $40.00 (+53 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 9 · 2 · 1 |
Bid tabs in Texas
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Austin | Apr 2026 | $60.50 | 6 | |
| CITY OF AUSTIN | Nov 2025 | $104 | 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: retaining wall unit price. Every unit price in Texas: Texas unit prices.
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Questions
How much does a retaining wall cost in Texas?
Public bids in Texas put the retaining wall at a median of $61.00 per square foot, with the middle half of bids between $50.00 and $80.00. That is 53 % above the national median of $40.00. Based on 9 bidder prices from 2 public bid tabulations opened between November 2025 and April 2026.
Is Texas more expensive than the national average?
For this item the Texas median bid is 53 % above the national median of $40.00. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.