Missouri cost guide
Sprinkler System Installation cost in Missouri
Quick answer
Sprinkler System Installation in Missouri costs an estimated $590 - $1,950 per zone. That is 2% below the national average, because landscaping workers in Missouri earn $19.56 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per zone)
- $590 - $1,950
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- -2%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #30 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in Missouri: $3,530 - $11,800 (6 zones at per zone)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects sprinkler system installation prices in Missouri
- 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: Missouri landscaping wages are 2% below the national average, and labor is about 50% of this job's price.
How Missouri compares
Sprinkler System Installation companies in Missouri
Other landscaping costs in Missouri
- Lawn Mowing$43 - $69
- Lawn Fertilization$64 - $98
- Yard Cleanup$120 - $385
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$39 - $72
- Gardener$34 - $63
- Tree Removal$390 - $1,150
- Sod Installation$0.98 - $1.97
- Artificial Turf Installation$9.87 - $25
- Landscape Design$675 - $2,900
- Landscaping Installation$2,950 - $15,700
- Paver Patio$9.83 - $17
- Retaining Wall$34 - $64
- French Drain$9.79 - $34
- Landscape Lighting$79 - $295
- Xeriscaping$4.91 - $20
- Snow Removal$29 - $68
- Commercial Lawn Care$775 - $1,550
Sprinkler System Installation cost in Missouri: common questions
How much does sprinkler system installation cost in Missouri?
About $590 - $1,950 per zone. The US range is $600 - $2,000 (HomeGuide).
Is sprinkler system installation more expensive in Missouri than average?
Missouri ranks #30 of 51 for landscaping wages, so sprinkler system installation runs 2% below the national average.
What affects sprinkler system installation prices in Missouri?
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 Missouri?
Local Landscaping lists 43 businesses offering this service in Missouri, including in Springfield, Lee's Summit, Columbia, Independence 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 Missouri by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.