Michigan cost guide
Retaining Wall cost in Michigan
Quick answer
Retaining Wall in Michigan costs an estimated $34 - $64 per sq ft of wall face. That is 2% below the national average, because landscaping workers in Michigan earn $19.49 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per sq ft of wall face)
- $34 - $64
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- -2%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #32 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in Michigan: $10,300 - $19,100 (300 square feet at per sq ft of wall face)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects retaining wall prices in Michigan
- Wall height and length; taller walls may need engineering and permits.
- Material: block, natural stone, timber or poured concrete.
- Drainage behind the wall and soil conditions.
- Access for equipment and material delivery.
- Local labor costs: Michigan landscaping wages are 2% below the national average, and labor is about 45% of this job's price.
How Michigan compares
Retaining Wall companies in Michigan
Other landscaping costs in Michigan
- Lawn Mowing$42 - $69
- Lawn Fertilization$64 - $98
- Yard Cleanup$120 - $385
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$39 - $72
- Gardener$34 - $63
- Tree Removal$385 - $1,150
- Sod Installation$0.98 - $1.96
- Artificial Turf Installation$9.86 - $25
- Sprinkler System Installation$590 - $1,950
- Landscape Design$675 - $2,900
- Landscaping Installation$2,950 - $15,700
- Paver Patio$9.81 - $17
- French Drain$9.77 - $34
- Landscape Lighting$79 - $295
- Xeriscaping$4.91 - $20
- Snow Removal$29 - $68
- Commercial Lawn Care$775 - $1,550
Retaining Wall cost in Michigan: common questions
How much does retaining wall cost in Michigan?
About $34 - $64 per sq ft of wall face. The US range is $35 - $65 (HomeGuide).
Is retaining wall more expensive in Michigan than average?
Michigan ranks #32 of 51 for landscaping wages, so retaining wall runs 2% below the national average.
What affects retaining wall prices in Michigan?
Wall height and length; taller walls may need engineering and permits. Material: block, natural stone, timber or poured concrete. Drainage behind the wall and soil conditions. Access for equipment and material delivery.
How do I find retaining wall companies in Michigan?
Local Landscaping lists 16 businesses offering this service in Michigan, including in Detroit, Ann Arbor, Pontiac, Grand Rapids and 7 more. Ask each for drainage, footing depth, permits and whether an engineer is required.
Planning estimate: US range from HomeGuide (2026) adjusted for Michigan by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.