New York cost guide
Sprinkler System Installation cost in New York
Quick answer
Sprinkler System Installation in New York costs an estimated $625 - $2,100 per zone. That is 4% above the national average, because landscaping workers in New York earn $21.93 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per zone)
- $625 - $2,100
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- +4%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #12 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in New York: $3,740 - $12,500 (6 zones at per zone)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects sprinkler system installation prices in New York
- 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 York landscaping wages are 4% above the national average, and labor is about 50% of this job's price.
How New York compares
| State | Estimate (per zone) |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | $625 - $2,100 |
| 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 |
| United States | $600 - $2,000 |
Sprinkler System Installation companies in New York
Other landscaping costs in New York
- Lawn Mowing$47 - $76
- Lawn Fertilization$68 - $105
- Yard Cleanup$135 - $425
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$43 - $80
- Gardener$37 - $70
- Tree Removal$425 - $1,300
- Sod Installation$1.04 - $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 - $37
- Landscape Lighting$83 - $310
- Xeriscaping$5.18 - $21
- Snow Removal$32 - $74
- Commercial Lawn Care$845 - $1,700
Sprinkler System Installation cost in New York: common questions
How much does sprinkler system installation cost in New York?
About $625 - $2,100 per zone. The US range is $600 - $2,000 (HomeGuide).
Is sprinkler system installation more expensive in New York than average?
New York ranks #12 of 51 for landscaping wages, so sprinkler system installation runs 4% above the national average.
What affects sprinkler system installation prices in New York?
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 York?
Local Landscaping lists 27 businesses offering this service in New York, including in New Rochelle, Hempstead, Ramapo, Islip 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 York by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.