South Dakota cost guide
Landscape Design cost in South Dakota
Quick answer
Landscape Design in South Dakota costs an estimated $615 - $2,650 total plan. That is 12% below the national average, because landscaping workers in South Dakota earn $17.60 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (total plan)
- $615 - $2,650
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- -12%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #45 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Priced as total plan.
Estimated cost in South Dakota: $620 - $2,640
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects landscape design prices in South Dakota
- 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: South Dakota landscaping wages are 12% below the national average, and labor is about 90% of this job's price.
How South Dakota compares
Landscape Design companies in South Dakota
Other landscaping costs in South Dakota
- Lawn Mowing$39 - $63
- Lawn Fertilization$61 - $93
- Yard Cleanup$110 - $355
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$35 - $66
- Gardener$31 - $57
- Tree Removal$355 - $1,050
- Sod Installation$0.94 - $1.88
- Artificial Turf Installation$9.53 - $24
- Sprinkler System Installation$560 - $1,850
- Landscaping Installation$2,800 - $14,900
- Paver Patio$9.40 - $16
- Retaining Wall$33 - $61
- French Drain$9.26 - $32
- Landscape Lighting$76 - $285
- Xeriscaping$4.70 - $19
- Snow Removal$27 - $63
- Commercial Lawn Care$720 - $1,450
Landscape Design cost in South Dakota: common questions
How much does landscape design cost in South Dakota?
About $615 - $2,650 total plan. The US range is $700 - $3,000 (HomeGuide).
Is landscape design more expensive in South Dakota than average?
South Dakota ranks #45 of 51 for landscaping wages, so landscape design runs 12% below the national average.
What affects landscape design prices in South Dakota?
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 South Dakota?
Local Landscaping lists 37 businesses offering this service in South Dakota, including in Rapid City, Brookings, Brandon, Sioux Falls 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 South Dakota by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.