Select or imported trench backfill cost per ton in Texas
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in Texas put the select or imported trench backfill at a median of $30.00 per ton, with the middle half of bids between $23.00 and $35.00. That is 2 % below the national median of $30.56. Based on 15 bidder prices from 3 public bid tabulations opened between March 2025 and May 2025.
| Median bid in Texas | $30.00 / TON |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $23.00 – $35.00 |
| National median | $30.56 (-2 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 15 · 3 · 3 |
Bid tabs in Texas
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of La Marque | May 2025 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 3 |
| Galveston County W.C. & I.D. No. 12 | Apr 2025 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 2 |
| FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 175 | Mar 2025 | $35.00 | $30.50 | 10 |
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: select or imported trench backfill unit price. Every unit price in Texas: Texas unit prices.
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Questions
How much does a select or imported trench backfill cost in Texas?
Public bids in Texas put the select or imported trench backfill at a median of $30.00 per ton, with the middle half of bids between $23.00 and $35.00. That is 2 % below the national median of $30.56. Based on 15 bidder prices from 3 public bid tabulations opened between March 2025 and May 2025.
Is Texas more expensive than the national average?
For this item the Texas median bid is 2 % below the national median of $30.56. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.