Iowa cost guide
Landscape Lighting cost in Iowa
Quick answer
Landscape Lighting in Iowa costs an estimated $79 - $295 per fixture installed. That is 1% below the national average, because landscaping workers in Iowa earn $19.84 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per fixture installed)
- $79 - $295
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- -1%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #28 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in Iowa: $790 - $2,970 (10 fixtures at per fixture installed)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects landscape lighting prices in Iowa
- Number and type of fixtures (path, up-lights, wall wash).
- Fixture material: brass and copper cost more than aluminum.
- Transformer size, timers and smart controls.
- Wire runs under hardscape or long distances from the outlet.
- Local labor costs: Iowa landscaping wages are 1% below the national average, and labor is about 40% of this job's price.
How Iowa compares
Landscape Lighting 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
- Landscape Design$685 - $2,950
- Landscaping Installation$2,950 - $15,800
- Paver Patio$9.89 - $17
- Retaining Wall$35 - $64
- French Drain$9.87 - $35
- Xeriscaping$4.95 - $20
- Snow Removal$29 - $69
- Commercial Lawn Care$785 - $1,550
Landscape Lighting cost in Iowa: common questions
How much does landscape lighting cost in Iowa?
About $79 - $295 per fixture installed. The US range is $80 - $300 (HomeGuide).
Is landscape lighting more expensive in Iowa than average?
Iowa ranks #28 of 51 for landscaping wages, so landscape lighting runs 1% below the national average.
What affects landscape lighting prices in Iowa?
Number and type of fixtures (path, up-lights, wall wash). Fixture material: brass and copper cost more than aluminum. Transformer size, timers and smart controls. Wire runs under hardscape or long distances from the outlet.
How do I find landscape lighting companies in Iowa?
Local Landscaping lists 12 businesses offering this service in Iowa, including in Waterloo, Council Bluffs, Sioux City, Ames and 5 more. Ask each for fixture brand and material, transformer size and the warranty on fixtures and labor.
Planning estimate: US range from HomeGuide (2023) 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.