Riprap cost per ton in Iowa
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in Iowa put the riprap at a median of $90.00 per ton, with the middle half of bids between $80.00 and $100. That is 10 % below the national median of $100. Based on 5 bidder prices from 1 public bid tabulation opened in February 2026.
| Median bid in Iowa | $90.00 / TON |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $80.00 – $100 |
| National median | $100 (-10 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 5 · 1 · 1 |
Bid tabs in Iowa
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF DES MOINES | Feb 2026 | $75.00 | $90.00 | 5 |
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: riprap unit price. Every unit price in Iowa: Iowa unit prices.
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Questions
How much does a riprap cost in Iowa?
Public bids in Iowa put the riprap at a median of $90.00 per ton, with the middle half of bids between $80.00 and $100. That is 10 % below the national median of $100. Based on 5 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 10 % below the national median of $100. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.