Unclassified excavation cost per cubic yard in Minnesota
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in Minnesota put the unclassified excavation at a median of $26.76 per cubic yard, with the middle half of bids between $19.00 and $73.00. That is 24 % below the national median of $35.00. Based on 43 bidder prices from 3 public bid tabulations opened between May 2023 and July 2026.
| Median bid in Minnesota | $26.76 / CY |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $19.00 – $73.00 |
| National median | $35.00 (-24 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 43 · 3 · 2 |
Bid tabs in Minnesota
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Hastings | Jul 2026 | $50.00 | $75.00 | 21 |
| City of Hastings | Apr 2026 | $4.00 | $19.50 | 24 |
| City of Worthington | May 2023 | $10.50 | $19.25 | 4 |
Prices are what contractors bid on public jobs in Minnesota, 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: unclassified excavation unit price. Every unit price in Minnesota: Minnesota unit prices.
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Questions
How much does an unclassified excavation cost in Minnesota?
Public bids in Minnesota put the unclassified excavation at a median of $26.76 per cubic yard, with the middle half of bids between $19.00 and $73.00. That is 24 % below the national median of $35.00. Based on 43 bidder prices from 3 public bid tabulations opened between May 2023 and July 2026.
Is Minnesota more expensive than the national average?
For this item the Minnesota median bid is 24 % below the national median of $35.00. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.