Topsoil cost per cubic yard in Texas
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in Texas put the topsoil at a median of $80.00 per cubic yard, with the middle half of bids between $47.50 and $90.95. That is 18 % above the national median of $68.00. Based on 15 bidder prices from 4 public bid tabulations opened between November 2025 and April 2026.
| Median bid in Texas | $80.00 / CY |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $47.50 – $90.95 |
| National median | $68.00 (+18 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 15 · 4 · 1 |
Bid tabs in Texas
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF AUSTIN | Apr 2026 | $53.73 | 2 | |
| City of Austin | Apr 2026 | $39.00 | $80.00 | 6 |
| CITY OF AUSTIN | Apr 2026 | $95.00 | 5 | |
| CITY OF AUSTIN | Nov 2025 | $65.00 | 3 |
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: topsoil unit price. Every unit price in Texas: Texas unit prices.
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Questions
How much does a topsoil cost in Texas?
Public bids in Texas put the topsoil at a median of $80.00 per cubic yard, with the middle half of bids between $47.50 and $90.95. That is 18 % above the national median of $68.00. Based on 15 bidder prices from 4 public bid tabulations opened between November 2025 and April 2026.
Is Texas more expensive than the national average?
For this item the Texas median bid is 18 % above the national median of $68.00. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.