Washington cost guide
Landscape Design cost in Washington
Quick answer
Landscape Design in Washington costs an estimated $800 - $3,450 total plan. That is 15% above the national average, because landscaping workers in Washington earn $23.62 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (total plan)
- $800 - $3,450
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- +15%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #3 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Priced as total plan.
Estimated cost in Washington: $800 - $3,440
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects landscape design prices in Washington
- 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: Washington landscaping wages are 15% above the national average, and labor is about 90% of this job's price.
How Washington 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 |
| United States | $700 - $3,000 |
Landscape Design companies in Washington
Other landscaping costs in Washington
- Lawn Mowing$50 - $81
- Lawn Fertilization$70 - $110
- Yard Cleanup$140 - $455
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$46 - $86
- Gardener$40 - $74
- Tree Removal$450 - $1,350
- Sod Installation$1.07 - $2.15
- Artificial Turf Installation$11 - $26
- Sprinkler System Installation$650 - $2,150
- Landscaping Installation$3,250 - $17,300
- Paver Patio$11 - $18
- Retaining Wall$38 - $70
- French Drain$11 - $38
- Landscape Lighting$85 - $320
- Xeriscaping$5.36 - $21
- Snow Removal$34 - $78
- Commercial Lawn Care$895 - $1,800
Landscape Design cost in Washington: common questions
How much does landscape design cost in Washington?
About $800 - $3,450 total plan. The US range is $700 - $3,000 (HomeGuide).
Is landscape design more expensive in Washington than average?
Washington ranks #3 of 51 for landscaping wages, so landscape design runs 15% above the national average.
What affects landscape design prices in Washington?
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 Washington?
Local Landscaping lists 81 businesses offering this service in Washington, including in Seattle, Bellevue, Bainbridge Island, Everett 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 Washington by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.