Minnesota cost guide
Sprinkler System Installation cost in Minnesota
Quick answer
Sprinkler System Installation in Minnesota costs an estimated $630 - $2,100 per zone. That is 5% above the national average, because landscaping workers in Minnesota earn $22.21 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per zone)
- $630 - $2,100
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- +5%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #8 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in Minnesota: $3,770 - $12,600 (6 zones at per zone)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects sprinkler system installation prices in Minnesota
- 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: Minnesota landscaping wages are 5% above the national average, and labor is about 50% of this job's price.
How Minnesota compares
| State | Estimate (per zone) |
|---|---|
| Vermont | $635 - $2,100 |
| Alaska | $635 - $2,100 |
| Colorado | $630 - $2,100 |
| Minnesota | $630 - $2,100 |
| Connecticut | $625 - $2,100 |
| Oregon | $625 - $2,100 |
| New Hampshire | $625 - $2,100 |
| United States | $600 - $2,000 |
Sprinkler System Installation companies in Minnesota
Other landscaping costs in Minnesota
- Lawn Mowing$47 - $77
- Lawn Fertilization$68 - $105
- Yard Cleanup$135 - $430
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$43 - $81
- Gardener$38 - $70
- Tree Removal$430 - $1,300
- Sod Installation$1.04 - $2.08
- Artificial Turf Installation$10 - $26
- Landscape Design$760 - $3,250
- Landscaping Installation$3,150 - $16,700
- Paver Patio$10 - $18
- Retaining Wall$36 - $68
- French Drain$11 - $37
- Landscape Lighting$83 - $310
- Xeriscaping$5.21 - $21
- Snow Removal$32 - $75
- Commercial Lawn Care$855 - $1,700
Sprinkler System Installation cost in Minnesota: common questions
How much does sprinkler system installation cost in Minnesota?
About $630 - $2,100 per zone. The US range is $600 - $2,000 (HomeGuide).
Is sprinkler system installation more expensive in Minnesota than average?
Minnesota ranks #8 of 51 for landscaping wages, so sprinkler system installation runs 5% above the national average.
What affects sprinkler system installation prices in Minnesota?
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 Minnesota?
Local Landscaping lists 49 businesses offering this service in Minnesota, including in Rochester, St. Paul, Eden Prairie, Woodbury 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 Minnesota by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.