Basic cable tray systems cost $3-15 per foot depending on type and material Installation labor adds $5-8 per foot to total project costs Ladder trays typically cost 20-30% less than solid bottom systems Bulk orders of 1000+ feet can reduce unit pricing by 15-25% Regional variations. Basic cable tray systems cost $3-15 per foot depending on type and material Installation labor adds $5-8 per foot to total project costs Ladder trays typically cost 20-30% less than solid bottom systems Bulk orders of 1000+ feet can reduce unit pricing by 15-25% Regional variations. Steel is the most widely used cable tray material due to its balance of cost-effectiveness and strength. Steel trays typically cost between $5 to $25 per meter. They are strong, durable, and widely available, making them ideal for general-purpose electrical installations in residential, commercial. OBO BETTERMANN has offered prod-ucts and solutions for electrical instal-lation for over 100 years. Our focus has always been on solutions from the field of cable support systems. 2 Why is Conduit So. Hubbell's NEXTFRAME® Ladder Tray is the effective and widely used cable runway that supports and delivers bundles of cable between cabinets, racks, and closets, along walls, and suspended from ceilings. The Ladder Tray features light, rugged, tubular steel construction. Maintenance cost: The ongoing expenses associated with cleaning, repairs, and replacements. The flexibility of the system to accommodate future cable.