Kentucky cost guide
Sprinkler System Installation cost in Kentucky
Quick answer
Sprinkler System Installation in Kentucky costs an estimated $570 - $1,900 per zone. That is 5% below the national average, because landscaping workers in Kentucky earn $18.34 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per zone)
- $570 - $1,900
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- -5%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #42 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in Kentucky: $3,420 - $11,400 (6 zones at per zone)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects sprinkler system installation prices in Kentucky
- Number of zones needed to cover the yard.
- Water pressure, backflow preventer and any local permit requirements.
- Controller type, including smart or weather-based controllers.
- Digging conditions: rocky soil, slopes and hardscape crossings.
- Local labor costs: Kentucky landscaping wages are 5% below the national average, and labor is about 50% of this job's price.
How Kentucky compares
| State | Estimate (per zone) |
|---|---|
| Florida | $575 - $1,900 |
| Tennessee | $575 - $1,900 |
| Georgia | $575 - $1,900 |
| Kentucky | $570 - $1,900 |
| Texas | $570 - $1,900 |
| South Carolina | $565 - $1,900 |
| South Dakota | $560 - $1,850 |
| United States | $600 - $2,000 |
Sprinkler System Installation companies in Kentucky
Other landscaping costs in Kentucky
- Lawn Mowing$40 - $65
- Lawn Fertilization$62 - $95
- Yard Cleanup$115 - $365
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$36 - $68
- Gardener$32 - $59
- Tree Removal$370 - $1,100
- Sod Installation$0.96 - $1.91
- Artificial Turf Installation$9.66 - $24
- Landscape Design$640 - $2,750
- Landscaping Installation$2,850 - $15,200
- Paver Patio$9.56 - $16
- Retaining Wall$33 - $62
- French Drain$9.46 - $33
- Landscape Lighting$77 - $290
- Xeriscaping$4.78 - $19
- Snow Removal$28 - $65
- Commercial Lawn Care$740 - $1,500
Sprinkler System Installation cost in Kentucky: common questions
How much does sprinkler system installation cost in Kentucky?
About $570 - $1,900 per zone. The US range is $600 - $2,000 (HomeGuide).
Is sprinkler system installation more expensive in Kentucky than average?
Kentucky ranks #42 of 51 for landscaping wages, so sprinkler system installation runs 5% below the national average.
What affects sprinkler system installation prices in Kentucky?
Number of zones needed to cover the yard. Water pressure, backflow preventer and any local permit requirements. Controller type, including smart or weather-based controllers. Digging conditions: rocky soil, slopes and hardscape crossings.
How do I find sprinkler system installation companies in Kentucky?
Local Landscaping lists 20 businesses offering this service in Kentucky, including in Richmond, Owensboro, Bowling Green, Nicholasville and 8 more. Ask each for the number of zones, backflow and permit costs and the warranty on parts and labor.
Planning estimate: US range from HomeGuide (2026) adjusted for Kentucky by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.