Traffic sign cost per square foot
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids put the traffic sign at a median of $36.75 per square foot, with the middle half of bids between $28.77 and $49.25. Based on 168 bidder prices from 40 public bid tabulations.
| Median bid | $36.75 / SF |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $28.77 – $49.25 |
| Bidder prices | 168 |
| Bid tabulations | 40 |
By state
| State | Median bid | Bids | Bid tabs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $32.50 | 18 | 2 |
| Illinois | $25.00 | 9 | 1 |
| New Mexico | $35.00 | 5 | 3 |
| Colorado | $28.00 | 5 | 2 |
| Texas | $130 | 3 | 1 |
| Arizona | $31.75 | 3 | 1 |
By project
Related unit prices
- Traffic sign: $128 / EA
Prices are what contractors bid on public jobs, not installed costs from a price book. What each item includes varies by owner: read the item description before comparing. Methodology and all items: water and sewer unit price index.
Questions
How much does a traffic sign cost?
Public bids put the traffic sign at a median of $36.75 per square foot, with the middle half of bids between $28.77 and $49.25. Based on 168 bidder prices from 40 public bid tabulations.
Does the price include excavation and restoration?
It depends on each bid form: some owners include excavation, bedding, backfill or restoration in this item and others pay them as separate items. Check the item description of each source.