Traffic control cost per lump sum in Washington
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in Washington put the traffic control at a median of $20,000 per lump sum, with the middle half of bids between $10,000 and $35,000. That is 25 % above the national median of $16,000. Based on 104 bidder prices from 21 public bid tabulations opened between August 2022 and March 2025.
| Median bid in Washington | $20,000 / LS |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $10,000 – $35,000 |
| National median | $16,000 (+25 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 104 · 21 · 3 |
Bid tabs in Washington
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: traffic control unit price. Every unit price in Washington: Washington unit prices.
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Questions
How much does a traffic control cost in Washington?
Public bids in Washington put the traffic control at a median of $20,000 per lump sum, with the middle half of bids between $10,000 and $35,000. That is 25 % above the national median of $16,000. Based on 104 bidder prices from 21 public bid tabulations opened between August 2022 and March 2025.
Is Washington more expensive than the national average?
For this item the Washington median bid is 25 % above the national median of $16,000. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.