Bollards
How Much Does a Bollard Cost? 2026 Steel Pricing
Cojo
May 7, 2026
7 min read
A galvanized steel pipe bollard runs $200 to $500 in materials before installation, and a stainless steel bollard runs $400 to $1,200, with diameter, wall schedule, and grade driving the spread. On a Salem retail center we installed in February 2026, fourteen Schedule-40 6-inch pipe bollards came in at $310 each material plus $185 each labor, with the concrete-fill mix and embed depth driving the install line. This guide breaks down what changes the steel bollard cost line on a real bid.
For the broader product context, start with our What Are Bollards hub. For non-steel options, see concrete bollard cost. For installation labor isolated from material, see bollard installation cost.
Steel bollard pricing has four levers: pipe diameter, wall schedule, surface treatment, and grade (carbon vs stainless). Every other line item -- finish, cap, crash rating -- traces back to one of those four.
A 6-inch Schedule-40 pipe has a 0.280-inch wall. A 6-inch Schedule-80 pipe has a 0.432-inch wall -- about 54% thicker steel. The OSHA 1910.176 guidance on machinery-protection guarding does not specify a minimum wall, but real-world impact testing at vehicle speeds under 10 mph favors Schedule-80 for forklift zones and storefronts where slow ramming is the threat.
Schedule-40 6-inch carbon pipe lands in the $200 to $350 range per 8-foot section. Schedule-80 in the same diameter and length runs $320 to $500. The wall difference is more than a third of the price.
Stainless steel bollards in 304 grade run $400 to $800 each in pipe form. The 316 marine-grade stainless ranges $700 to $1,200 each. Galvanized carbon at the same diameter sits at $200 to $500.
Three drivers explain the stainless premium:
For most Oregon parking-lot work, 304 stainless is sufficient. Coastal sites within 5 miles of saltwater (Astoria, Newport, Coos Bay) justify the 316 step-up because of chloride exposure.
Industry Baseline Range
| Configuration | Material Cost (each) | Installed Cost (each) |
|---|---|---|
| 4-inch Schedule-40 galvanized pipe, 4 ft tall | $150 to $280 | $350 to $700 |
| 6-inch Schedule-40 galvanized pipe, 4 ft tall | $200 to $400 | $450 to $850 |
| 6-inch Schedule-80 galvanized pipe, 4 ft tall | $320 to $500 | $570 to $950 |
| 8-inch Schedule-80 galvanized pipe, 4 ft tall | $450 to $700 | $750 to $1,300 |
| 6-inch 304 stainless pipe, 4 ft tall | $500 to $900 | $750 to $1,500 |
| 6-inch 316 stainless pipe, 4 ft tall | $750 to $1,200 | $1,050 to $1,800 |
Steel mill output and tariff posture continue to move carbon-steel pipe prices on 30 to 60 day cycles. The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration tracks monthly import volumes, and the spread between domestic-mill and imported pipe has widened in 2026. Quotes older than 60 days should be re-validated. Stainless premiums have held steadier because nickel pricing has been range-bound, but freight and labor have absorbed most of 2026's installed-cost inflation.
The unit cost is only part of the line. These are the items that move a quote from the low end of the range to the high end.
For ongoing maintenance, see our service-side guide on bollard curb stop painting. Re-coating a bollard every 5 to 7 years is meaningfully cheaper than replacement.
Stainless makes financial sense in three site conditions:
For inland Oregon parking-lot work without aggressive deicer use, galvanized Schedule-40 or Schedule-80 carbon delivers better dollars-per-year-of-service.
Compared to other bollard material types, steel pipe sits in the middle of the cost-per-year-of-service curve.
For Portland metro installations where Cojo handles most of our steel-bollard work, see Bollard Installation Portland.
Steel bollard pricing depends on diameter, wall schedule, finish, and the install method your concrete and existing utilities allow. The Schedule-40 vs Schedule-80 decision alone can move a 14-bollard project by $1,800. Cojo specs and installs galvanized and stainless steel bollards across Oregon, including Schedule-80 ramming-resistant configurations for high-risk facades. Contact Cojo for a site-specific quote.
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