Iowa cost guide
Landscape Design cost in Iowa
Quick answer
Landscape Design in Iowa costs an estimated $685 - $2,950 total plan. That is 2% below the national average, because landscaping workers in Iowa earn $19.84 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (total plan)
- $685 - $2,950
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- -2%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #28 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Priced as total plan.
Estimated cost in Iowa: $680 - $2,930
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects landscape design prices in Iowa
- 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: Iowa landscaping wages are 2% below the national average, and labor is about 90% of this job's price.
How Iowa compares
Landscape Design companies in Iowa
Other landscaping costs in Iowa
- Lawn Mowing$43 - $70
- Lawn Fertilization$64 - $99
- Yard Cleanup$120 - $390
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$39 - $73
- Gardener$34 - $64
- Tree Removal$390 - $1,200
- Sod Installation$0.99 - $1.98
- Artificial Turf Installation$9.92 - $25
- Sprinkler System Installation$595 - $2,000
- Landscaping Installation$2,950 - $15,800
- Paver Patio$9.89 - $17
- Retaining Wall$35 - $64
- French Drain$9.87 - $35
- Landscape Lighting$79 - $295
- Xeriscaping$4.95 - $20
- Snow Removal$29 - $69
- Commercial Lawn Care$785 - $1,550
Landscape Design cost in Iowa: common questions
How much does landscape design cost in Iowa?
About $685 - $2,950 total plan. The US range is $700 - $3,000 (HomeGuide).
Is landscape design more expensive in Iowa than average?
Iowa ranks #28 of 51 for landscaping wages, so landscape design runs 2% below the national average.
What affects landscape design prices in Iowa?
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 Iowa?
Local Landscaping lists 46 businesses offering this service in Iowa, including in Des Moines, Sioux City, Waterloo, Cedar Rapids 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 Iowa by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.