South Dakota cost guide
Sod Installation cost in South Dakota
Quick answer
Sod Installation in South Dakota costs an estimated $0.94 - $1.88 per sq ft installed. That is 6% below the national average, because landscaping workers in South Dakota earn $17.60 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per sq ft installed)
- $0.94 - $1.88
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- -6%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #45 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in South Dakota: $280 - $560 (300 square feet at per sq ft installed)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects sod installation prices in South Dakota
- Total square footage and grass variety.
- Site prep: removing old turf, grading and soil amendments.
- Delivery distance and how close trucks can get to the lawn.
- Whether watering guidance or a short establishment warranty is included.
- Local labor costs: South Dakota landscaping wages are 6% below the national average, and labor is about 45% of this job's price.
How South Dakota compares
Sod Installation 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
- Artificial Turf Installation$9.53 - $24
- Sprinkler System Installation$560 - $1,850
- Landscape Design$615 - $2,650
- 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
Sod Installation cost in South Dakota: common questions
How much does sod installation cost in South Dakota?
About $0.94 - $1.88 per sq ft installed. The US range is $1 - $2 (HomeGuide).
Is sod installation more expensive in South Dakota than average?
South Dakota ranks #45 of 51 for landscaping wages, so sod installation runs 6% below the national average.
What affects sod installation prices in South Dakota?
Total square footage and grass variety. Site prep: removing old turf, grading and soil amendments. Delivery distance and how close trucks can get to the lawn. Whether watering guidance or a short establishment warranty is included.
How do I find sod installation companies in South Dakota?
Local Landscaping lists 10 businesses offering this service in South Dakota, including in Mitchell, Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Watertown and 5 more. Ask each for site preparation, sod variety and what happens if sections fail to root.
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.