Unclassified excavation cost per cubic yard in North Carolina
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in North Carolina put the unclassified excavation at a median of $60.00 per cubic yard, with the middle half of bids between $28.75 and $85.00. That is 71 % above the national median of $35.00. Based on 24 bidder prices from 6 public bid tabulations opened between April 2024 and January 2026.
| Median bid in North Carolina | $60.00 / CY |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $28.75 – $85.00 |
| National median | $35.00 (+71 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 24 · 6 · 3 |
Bid tabs in North Carolina
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville Public Works Commission | Jan 2026 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 9 |
| Fayetteville Public Works Commission | Aug 2025 | $85.00 | $85.00 | 10 |
| Fayetteville PWC | Jul 2025 | $135 | $110 | 2 |
| PWC | Jul 2024 | $127 | $176 | 2 |
| Fayetteville Public Works Commission | Apr 2024 | $15.00 | $37.50 | 4 |
| Fayetteville PWC | $8.00 | $34.00 | 2 |
Prices are what contractors bid on public jobs in North Carolina, 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 North Carolina: North Carolina unit prices.
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Questions
How much does an unclassified excavation cost in North Carolina?
Public bids in North Carolina put the unclassified excavation at a median of $60.00 per cubic yard, with the middle half of bids between $28.75 and $85.00. That is 71 % above the national median of $35.00. Based on 24 bidder prices from 6 public bid tabulations opened between April 2024 and January 2026.
Is North Carolina more expensive than the national average?
For this item the North Carolina median bid is 71 % above 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.