Pennsylvania cost guide
Retaining Wall cost in Pennsylvania
Quick answer
Retaining Wall in Pennsylvania costs an estimated $35 - $64 per sq ft of wall face. That is 1% below the national average, because landscaping workers in Pennsylvania earn $19.95 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per sq ft of wall face)
- $35 - $64
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- -1%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #27 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in Pennsylvania: $10,400 - $19,300 (300 square feet at per sq ft of wall face)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects retaining wall prices in Pennsylvania
- 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: Pennsylvania landscaping wages are 1% below the national average, and labor is about 45% of this job's price.
How Pennsylvania compares
Retaining Wall 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
- Landscape Design$690 - $2,950
- Landscaping Installation$2,950 - $15,900
- Paver Patio$9.92 - $17
- French Drain$9.90 - $35
- Landscape Lighting$79 - $300
- Xeriscaping$4.96 - $20
- Snow Removal$30 - $69
- Commercial Lawn Care$790 - $1,600
Retaining Wall cost in Pennsylvania: common questions
How much does retaining wall cost in Pennsylvania?
About $35 - $64 per sq ft of wall face. The US range is $35 - $65 (HomeGuide).
Is retaining wall more expensive in Pennsylvania than average?
Pennsylvania ranks #27 of 51 for landscaping wages, so retaining wall runs 1% below the national average.
What affects retaining wall prices in Pennsylvania?
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 Pennsylvania?
Local Landscaping lists 22 businesses offering this service in Pennsylvania, including in Conway, Coopersburg, Dallas, St. Marys and 8 more. Ask each for drainage, footing depth, permits and whether an engineer is required.
Planning estimate: US range from HomeGuide (2026) 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.