Montana cost guide
Landscape Design cost in Montana
Quick answer
Landscape Design in Montana costs an estimated $750 - $3,200 total plan. That is 7% above the national average, because landscaping workers in Montana earn $21.90 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (total plan)
- $750 - $3,200
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- +7%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #13 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Priced as total plan.
Estimated cost in Montana: $750 - $3,210
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects landscape design prices in Montana
- 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: Montana landscaping wages are 7% above the national average, and labor is about 90% of this job's price.
How Montana compares
| State | Estimate (total plan) |
|---|---|
| Oregon | $755 - $3,250 |
| New Hampshire | $750 - $3,200 |
| New York | $750 - $3,200 |
| Montana | $750 - $3,200 |
| Rhode Island | $745 - $3,200 |
| Maine | $740 - $3,200 |
| Hawaii | $740 - $3,150 |
| United States | $700 - $3,000 |
Landscape Design companies in Montana
Other landscaping costs in Montana
- Lawn Mowing$47 - $76
- Lawn Fertilization$68 - $105
- Yard Cleanup$135 - $425
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$43 - $80
- Gardener$37 - $70
- Tree Removal$425 - $1,250
- Sod Installation$1.03 - $2.07
- Artificial Turf Installation$10 - $26
- Sprinkler System Installation$625 - $2,100
- Landscaping Installation$3,100 - $16,600
- Paver Patio$10 - $18
- Retaining Wall$36 - $67
- French Drain$10 - $36
- Landscape Lighting$82 - $310
- Xeriscaping$5.17 - $21
- Snow Removal$32 - $74
- Commercial Lawn Care$845 - $1,700
Landscape Design cost in Montana: common questions
How much does landscape design cost in Montana?
About $750 - $3,200 total plan. The US range is $700 - $3,000 (HomeGuide).
Is landscape design more expensive in Montana than average?
Montana ranks #13 of 51 for landscaping wages, so landscape design runs 7% above the national average.
What affects landscape design prices in Montana?
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 Montana?
Local Landscaping lists 70 businesses offering this service in Montana, including in Bozeman, Missoula, Billings, Belgrade 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 Montana by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.