Wisconsin cost guide
Sod Installation cost in Wisconsin
Quick answer
Sod Installation in Wisconsin costs an estimated $1 - $2.01 per sq ft installed. That is about the national average, because landscaping workers in Wisconsin earn $20.55 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per sq ft installed)
- $1 - $2.01
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- 0%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #24 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in Wisconsin: $300 - $600 (300 square feet at per sq ft installed)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects sod installation prices in Wisconsin
- 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: Wisconsin landscaping wages are about the national average, and labor is about 45% of this job's price.
How Wisconsin compares
| State | Estimate (per sq ft installed) |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | $1.01 - $2.02 |
| Idaho | $1.01 - $2.01 |
| Utah | $1.01 - $2.01 |
| Wisconsin | $1 - $2.01 |
| Nebraska | $1 - $2 |
| Arizona | $0.99 - $1.98 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.99 - $1.98 |
| United States | $1 - $2 |
Sod Installation companies in Wisconsin
Other landscaping costs in Wisconsin
- Lawn Mowing$44 - $72
- Lawn Fertilization$65 - $100
- Yard Cleanup$125 - $405
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$40 - $76
- Gardener$35 - $66
- Tree Removal$405 - $1,200
- Artificial Turf Installation$10 - $25
- Sprinkler System Installation$605 - $2,000
- Landscape Design$705 - $3,050
- Landscaping Installation$3,000 - $16,100
- Paver Patio$10 - $17
- Retaining Wall$35 - $65
- French Drain$10 - $35
- Landscape Lighting$80 - $300
- Xeriscaping$5.02 - $20
- Snow Removal$30 - $71
- Commercial Lawn Care$805 - $1,600
Sod Installation cost in Wisconsin: common questions
How much does sod installation cost in Wisconsin?
About $1 - $2.01 per sq ft installed. The US range is $1 - $2 (HomeGuide).
Is sod installation more expensive in Wisconsin than average?
Wisconsin ranks #24 of 51 for landscaping wages, so sod installation runs about the national average.
What affects sod installation prices in Wisconsin?
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 Wisconsin?
Local Landscaping lists 10 businesses offering this service in Wisconsin, including in Milwaukee, Eau Claire, Appleton, Waukesha and 2 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 Wisconsin by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.