California cost guide
Landscape Design cost in California
Quick answer
Landscape Design in California costs an estimated $775 - $3,350 total plan. That is 11% above the national average, because landscaping workers in California earn $22.80 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (total plan)
- $775 - $3,350
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- +11%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #4 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Priced as total plan.
Estimated cost in California: $780 - $3,330
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects landscape design prices in California
- Property size and how detailed the plan is (concept vs construction drawings).
- Number of site visits and revision rounds.
- Designer credentials, such as a licensed landscape architect.
- Whether the fee is credited if the same firm installs the plan.
- Local labor costs: California landscaping wages are 11% above the national average, and labor is about 90% of this job's price.
How California compares
| State | Estimate (total plan) |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $835 - $3,550 |
| Massachusetts | $825 - $3,550 |
| Washington | $800 - $3,450 |
| California | $775 - $3,350 |
| Vermont | $775 - $3,300 |
| Alaska | $775 - $3,300 |
| Colorado | $770 - $3,300 |
| United States | $700 - $3,000 |
Landscape Design companies in California
Other landscaping costs in California
- Lawn Mowing$49 - $78
- Lawn Fertilization$69 - $105
- Yard Cleanup$140 - $440
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$44 - $83
- Gardener$39 - $72
- Tree Removal$440 - $1,300
- Sod Installation$1.05 - $2.11
- Artificial Turf Installation$10 - $26
- Sprinkler System Installation$635 - $2,100
- Landscaping Installation$3,200 - $17,000
- Paver Patio$11 - $18
- Retaining Wall$37 - $69
- French Drain$11 - $37
- Landscape Lighting$84 - $315
- Xeriscaping$5.27 - $21
- Snow Removal$33 - $76
- Commercial Lawn Care$875 - $1,750
Landscape Design cost in California: common questions
How much does landscape design cost in California?
About $775 - $3,350 total plan. The US range is $700 - $3,000 (HomeGuide).
Is landscape design more expensive in California than average?
California ranks #4 of 51 for landscaping wages, so landscape design runs 11% above the national average.
What affects landscape design prices in California?
Property size and how detailed the plan is (concept vs construction drawings). Number of site visits and revision rounds. Designer credentials, such as a licensed landscape architect. Whether the fee is credited if the same firm installs the plan.
How do I find landscape design companies in California?
Local Landscaping lists 154 businesses offering this service in California, including in San Francisco, Oakland, San Diego, Sacramento and 8 more. Ask each for the deliverables, revision rounds and whether the fee is credited toward installation.
Planning estimate: US range from HomeGuide (2025) adjusted for California by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.