Tree planting cost in Texas
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in Texas put the tree planting at a median of $1,000 each, with the middle half of bids between $550 and $1,250. That is 14 % above the national median of $880. Based on 15 bidder prices from 3 public bid tabulations opened between November 2025 and April 2026.
| Median bid in Texas | $1,000 / EA |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $550 – $1,250 |
| National median | $880 (+14 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 15 · 3 · 1 |
Bid tabs in Texas
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF AUSTIN | Apr 2026 | $397 | 2 | |
| CITY OF AUSTIN | Feb 2026 | $1,250 | 6 | |
| CITY OF AUSTIN | Nov 2025 | $750 | 7 |
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: tree planting unit price. Every unit price in Texas: Texas unit prices.
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Questions
How much does a tree planting cost in Texas?
Public bids in Texas put the tree planting at a median of $1,000 each, with the middle half of bids between $550 and $1,250. That is 14 % above the national median of $880. Based on 15 bidder prices from 3 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 14 % above the national median of $880. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.