New Jersey cost guide
Sprinkler System Installation cost in New Jersey
Quick answer
Sprinkler System Installation in New Jersey costs an estimated $605 - $2,000 per zone. That is 1% above the national average, because landscaping workers in New Jersey earn $20.82 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per zone)
- $605 - $2,000
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- +1%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #21 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in New Jersey: $3,640 - $12,100 (6 zones at per zone)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects sprinkler system installation prices in New Jersey
- 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: New Jersey landscaping wages are 1% above the national average, and labor is about 50% of this job's price.
How New Jersey compares
Sprinkler System Installation companies in New Jersey
Other landscaping costs in New Jersey
- Lawn Mowing$45 - $72
- Lawn Fertilization$66 - $100
- Yard Cleanup$130 - $410
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$41 - $77
- Gardener$36 - $66
- Tree Removal$410 - $1,200
- 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 - $35
- Landscape Lighting$81 - $305
- Xeriscaping$5.05 - $20
- Snow Removal$31 - $71
- Commercial Lawn Care$815 - $1,650
Sprinkler System Installation cost in New Jersey: common questions
How much does sprinkler system installation cost in New Jersey?
About $605 - $2,000 per zone. The US range is $600 - $2,000 (HomeGuide).
Is sprinkler system installation more expensive in New Jersey than average?
New Jersey ranks #21 of 51 for landscaping wages, so sprinkler system installation runs 1% above the national average.
What affects sprinkler system installation prices in New Jersey?
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 New Jersey?
Local Landscaping lists 34 businesses offering this service in New Jersey, including in Toms River, Vineland, Hammonton, North Bergen 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 New Jersey by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.