Traffic sign cost per square foot in Illinois
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in Illinois put the traffic sign at a median of $25.00 per square foot, with the middle half of bids between $22.00 and $25.00. That is 31 % below the national median of $36.00. Based on 8 bidder prices from 1 public bid tabulation opened in June 2024.
| Median bid in Illinois | $25.00 / SF |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $22.00 – $25.00 |
| National median | $36.00 (-31 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 8 · 1 · 1 |
Bid tabs in Illinois
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town 1-A Recon. | Jun 2024 | $25.00 | 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: traffic sign unit price. Every unit price in Illinois: Illinois unit prices.
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Questions
How much does a traffic sign cost in Illinois?
Public bids in Illinois put the traffic sign at a median of $25.00 per square foot, with the middle half of bids between $22.00 and $25.00. That is 31 % below the national median of $36.00. Based on 8 bidder prices from 1 public bid tabulation opened in June 2024.
Is Illinois more expensive than the national average?
For this item the Illinois median bid is 31 % below the national median of $36.00. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.