Select or imported trench backfill cost per cubic yard in Washington
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in Washington put the select or imported trench backfill at a median of $81.00 per cubic yard, with the middle half of bids between $59.50 and $137. That is 62 % above the national median of $50.00. Based on 12 bidder prices from 4 public bid tabulations opened between August 2022 and December 2024.
| Median bid in Washington | $81.00 / CY |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $59.50 – $137 |
| National median | $50.00 (+62 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 12 · 4 · 1 |
Bid tabs in Washington
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION | Dec 2024 | $141 | $171 | 4 |
| WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION | Dec 2022 | $69.80 | 3 | |
| WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION | Oct 2022 | $58.00 | $74.00 | 4 |
| WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION | Aug 2022 | $74.00 | $45.00 | 2 |
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: select or imported trench backfill unit price. Every unit price in Washington: Washington unit prices.
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Questions
How much does a select or imported trench backfill cost in Washington?
Public bids in Washington put the select or imported trench backfill at a median of $81.00 per cubic yard, with the middle half of bids between $59.50 and $137. That is 62 % above the national median of $50.00. Based on 12 bidder prices from 4 public bid tabulations opened between August 2022 and December 2024.
Is Washington more expensive than the national average?
For this item the Washington median bid is 62 % above 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.