Pennsylvania cost guide
Landscape Design cost in Pennsylvania
Quick answer
Landscape Design in Pennsylvania costs an estimated $690 - $2,950 total plan. That is 2% below the national average, because landscaping workers in Pennsylvania earn $19.95 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (total plan)
- $690 - $2,950
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- -2%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #27 of 51
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Priced as total plan.
Estimated cost in Pennsylvania: $690 - $2,950
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects landscape design prices in Pennsylvania
- 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: Pennsylvania landscaping wages are 2% below the national average, and labor is about 90% of this job's price.
How Pennsylvania compares
Landscape Design companies in Pennsylvania
Other landscaping costs in Pennsylvania
- Lawn Mowing$43 - $70
- Lawn Fertilization$64 - $99
- Yard Cleanup$125 - $395
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$39 - $74
- Gardener$34 - $64
- Tree Removal$395 - $1,200
- Sod Installation$0.99 - $1.98
- Artificial Turf Installation$9.93 - $25
- Sprinkler System Installation$595 - $2,000
- Landscaping Installation$2,950 - $15,900
- Paver Patio$9.92 - $17
- Retaining Wall$35 - $64
- French Drain$9.90 - $35
- Landscape Lighting$79 - $300
- Xeriscaping$4.96 - $20
- Snow Removal$30 - $69
- Commercial Lawn Care$790 - $1,600
Landscape Design cost in Pennsylvania: common questions
How much does landscape design cost in Pennsylvania?
About $690 - $2,950 total plan. The US range is $700 - $3,000 (HomeGuide).
Is landscape design more expensive in Pennsylvania than average?
Pennsylvania ranks #27 of 51 for landscaping wages, so landscape design runs 2% below the national average.
What affects landscape design prices in Pennsylvania?
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 Pennsylvania?
Local Landscaping lists 125 businesses offering this service in Pennsylvania, including in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, State College, Creekside 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 Pennsylvania by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.