Select or imported trench backfill cost per cubic yard in North Carolina
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in North Carolina put the select or imported trench backfill at a median of $40.00 per cubic yard, with the middle half of bids between $37.50 and $77.00. That is 20 % below the national median of $50.00. Based on 13 bidder prices from 4 public bid tabulations opened between July 2023 and August 2025.
| Median bid in North Carolina | $40.00 / CY |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $37.50 – $77.00 |
| National median | $50.00 (-20 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 13 · 4 · 3 |
Bid tabs in North Carolina
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville Public Works Commission | Aug 2025 | $37.50 | $38.00 | 6 |
| PWC | Jul 2024 | $50.00 | $35.00 | 2 |
| Fayetteville PWC | Jul 2023 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 3 |
| Fayetteville PWC | $12.00 | $46.00 | 2 |
Prices are what contractors bid on public jobs in North Carolina, 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: select or imported trench backfill unit price. Every unit price in North Carolina: North Carolina unit prices.
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Questions
How much does a select or imported trench backfill cost in North Carolina?
Public bids in North Carolina put the select or imported trench backfill at a median of $40.00 per cubic yard, with the middle half of bids between $37.50 and $77.00. That is 20 % below the national median of $50.00. Based on 13 bidder prices from 4 public bid tabulations opened between July 2023 and August 2025.
Is North Carolina more expensive than the national average?
For this item the North Carolina median bid is 20 % below the national median of $50.00. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.