Traffic sign cost in Texas
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in Texas put the traffic sign at a median of $275 each, with the middle half of bids between $125 and $500. That is 115 % above the national median of $128. Based on 65 bidder prices from 14 public bid tabulations opened between November 2024 and April 2026.
| Median bid in Texas | $275 / EA |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $125 – $500 |
| National median | $128 (+115 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 65 · 14 · 4 |
Bid tabs in Texas
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF AUSTIN | Apr 2026 | $546 | 5 | |
| CITY OF AUSTIN | Feb 2026 | $850 | 6 | |
| CITY OF AUSTIN | Feb 2026 | $1,600 | 2 | |
| SOUTHEAST COLLIN COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 | Feb 2026 | $520 | $652 | 21 |
| City of Austin | Feb 2026 | $917 | 6 | |
| City of Austin | Feb 2026 | $1,000 | 4 | |
| City of Austin | Jan 2026 | $720 | 3 | |
| CITY OF AUSTIN | Dec 2025 | $650 | 5 | |
| CITY OF AUSTIN | Nov 2025 | $900 | 6 | |
| Kaufman County Fresh Water Supply District No. 7A | Oct 2025 | $250 | $235 | 30 |
| HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 491 | Jun 2025 | $923 | $850 | 5 |
| Kaufman County Fresh Water Supply District No. 7A | Jun 2025 | $248 | $125 | 18 |
| HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 491 | Feb 2025 | $1,200 | $850 | 2 |
| HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 491 | Nov 2024 | $760 | $648 | 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: traffic sign unit price. Every unit price in Texas: Texas unit prices.
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Questions
How much does a traffic sign cost in Texas?
Public bids in Texas put the traffic sign at a median of $275 each, with the middle half of bids between $125 and $500. That is 115 % above the national median of $128. Based on 65 bidder prices from 14 public bid tabulations opened between November 2024 and April 2026.
Is Texas more expensive than the national average?
For this item the Texas median bid is 115 % above the national median of $128. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.