Structural concrete cost per cubic yard in Illinois
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in Illinois put the structural concrete at a median of $2,200 per cubic yard, with the middle half of bids between $1,853 and $2,500. That is 128 % above the national median of $966. Based on 13 bidder prices from 3 public bid tabulations opened between November 2023 and September 2026.
| Median bid in Illinois | $2,200 / CY |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $1,853 – $2,500 |
| National median | $966 (+128 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 13 · 3 · 1 |
Bid tabs in Illinois
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VILLAGE OF CARPENTERSVILLE, IL | Sep 2026 | $3,500 | $2,125 | 2 |
| Robin Road Walls | Jun 2025 | $1,853 | $2,027 | 2 |
| 2024 Kings Road and Alameda Drive Drainage Improvements | Nov 2023 | $2,200 | 9 |
Prices are what contractors bid on public jobs in Illinois, 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: structural concrete unit price. Every unit price in Illinois: Illinois unit prices.
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Questions
How much does a structural concrete cost in Illinois?
Public bids in Illinois put the structural concrete at a median of $2,200 per cubic yard, with the middle half of bids between $1,853 and $2,500. That is 128 % above the national median of $966. Based on 13 bidder prices from 3 public bid tabulations opened between November 2023 and September 2026.
Is Illinois more expensive than the national average?
For this item the Illinois median bid is 128 % above the national median of $966. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.