Maryland cost guide
Sprinkler System Installation cost in Maryland
Quick answer
Sprinkler System Installation in Maryland costs an estimated $610 - $2,050 per zone. That is 1% above the national average, because landscaping workers in Maryland earn $20.86 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per zone)
- $610 - $2,050
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- +1%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #20 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in Maryland: $3,650 - $12,200 (6 zones at per zone)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects sprinkler system installation prices in Maryland
- 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: Maryland landscaping wages are 1% above the national average, and labor is about 50% of this job's price.
How Maryland compares
| State | Estimate (per zone) |
|---|---|
| Illinois | $620 - $2,050 |
| North Dakota | $610 - $2,050 |
| Nevada | $610 - $2,050 |
| Maryland | $610 - $2,050 |
| New Jersey | $605 - $2,000 |
| Idaho | $605 - $2,000 |
| Utah | $605 - $2,000 |
| United States | $600 - $2,000 |
Sprinkler System Installation companies in Maryland
Other landscaping costs in Maryland
- Lawn Mowing$45 - $73
- Lawn Fertilization$66 - $100
- Yard Cleanup$130 - $410
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$41 - $77
- Gardener$36 - $67
- Tree Removal$410 - $1,250
- Sod Installation$1.01 - $2.02
- Artificial Turf Installation$10 - $25
- Landscape Design$715 - $3,050
- Landscaping Installation$3,050 - $16,200
- Paver Patio$10 - $17
- Retaining Wall$35 - $66
- French Drain$10 - $36
- Landscape Lighting$81 - $305
- Xeriscaping$5.06 - $20
- Snow Removal$31 - $71
- Commercial Lawn Care$815 - $1,650
Sprinkler System Installation cost in Maryland: common questions
How much does sprinkler system installation cost in Maryland?
About $610 - $2,050 per zone. The US range is $600 - $2,000 (HomeGuide).
Is sprinkler system installation more expensive in Maryland than average?
Maryland ranks #20 of 51 for landscaping wages, so sprinkler system installation runs 1% above the national average.
What affects sprinkler system installation prices in Maryland?
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 Maryland?
Local Landscaping lists 15 businesses offering this service in Maryland, including in Bowie, Baltimore, Hagerstown, Germantown 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 Maryland by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.