Montana cost guide
Sprinkler System Installation cost in Montana
Quick answer
Sprinkler System Installation in Montana costs an estimated $625 - $2,100 per zone. That is 4% above the national average, because landscaping workers in Montana earn $21.90 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per zone)
- $625 - $2,100
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- +4%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #13 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in Montana: $3,740 - $12,500 (6 zones at per zone)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects sprinkler system installation prices in Montana
- 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: Montana landscaping wages are 4% above the national average, and labor is about 50% of this job's price.
How Montana compares
| State | Estimate (per zone) |
|---|---|
| Oregon | $625 - $2,100 |
| New Hampshire | $625 - $2,100 |
| New York | $625 - $2,100 |
| Montana | $625 - $2,100 |
| Rhode Island | $620 - $2,050 |
| Maine | $620 - $2,050 |
| Hawaii | $620 - $2,050 |
| United States | $600 - $2,000 |
Sprinkler System Installation companies in Montana
Other landscaping costs in Montana
- Lawn Mowing$47 - $76
- Lawn Fertilization$68 - $105
- Yard Cleanup$135 - $425
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$43 - $80
- Gardener$37 - $70
- Tree Removal$425 - $1,250
- Sod Installation$1.03 - $2.07
- Artificial Turf Installation$10 - $26
- Landscape Design$750 - $3,200
- Landscaping Installation$3,100 - $16,600
- Paver Patio$10 - $18
- Retaining Wall$36 - $67
- French Drain$10 - $36
- Landscape Lighting$82 - $310
- Xeriscaping$5.17 - $21
- Snow Removal$32 - $74
- Commercial Lawn Care$845 - $1,700
Sprinkler System Installation cost in Montana: common questions
How much does sprinkler system installation cost in Montana?
About $625 - $2,100 per zone. The US range is $600 - $2,000 (HomeGuide).
Is sprinkler system installation more expensive in Montana than average?
Montana ranks #13 of 51 for landscaping wages, so sprinkler system installation runs 4% above the national average.
What affects sprinkler system installation prices in Montana?
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 Montana?
Local Landscaping lists 78 businesses offering this service in Montana, including in Bozeman, Missoula, Belgrade, Billings 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 Montana by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.