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Sprinkler System Installation cost in Texas
Quick answer
Sprinkler System Installation in Texas costs an estimated $570 - $1,900 per zone. That is 5% below the national average, because landscaping workers in Texas earn $18.27 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per zone)
- $570 - $1,900
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- -5%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #43 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in Texas: $3,420 - $11,400 (6 zones at per zone)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects sprinkler system installation prices in Texas
- 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: Texas landscaping wages are 5% below the national average, and labor is about 50% of this job's price.
How Texas compares
| State | Estimate (per zone) |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | $575 - $1,900 |
| Georgia | $575 - $1,900 |
| Kentucky | $570 - $1,900 |
| Texas | $570 - $1,900 |
| South Carolina | $565 - $1,900 |
| South Dakota | $560 - $1,850 |
| Oklahoma | $555 - $1,850 |
| United States | $600 - $2,000 |
Sprinkler System Installation companies in Texas
Other landscaping costs in Texas
- Lawn Mowing$40 - $65
- Lawn Fertilization$62 - $95
- Yard Cleanup$115 - $365
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$36 - $68
- Gardener$32 - $59
- Tree Removal$370 - $1,100
- Sod Installation$0.95 - $1.91
- Artificial Turf Installation$9.65 - $24
- Landscape Design$635 - $2,750
- Landscaping Installation$2,850 - $15,200
- Paver Patio$9.54 - $16
- Retaining Wall$33 - $62
- French Drain$9.44 - $33
- Landscape Lighting$77 - $290
- Xeriscaping$4.77 - $19
- Snow Removal$28 - $65
- Commercial Lawn Care$740 - $1,500
Sprinkler System Installation cost in Texas: common questions
How much does sprinkler system installation cost in Texas?
About $570 - $1,900 per zone. The US range is $600 - $2,000 (HomeGuide).
Is sprinkler system installation more expensive in Texas than average?
Texas ranks #43 of 51 for landscaping wages, so sprinkler system installation runs 5% below the national average.
What affects sprinkler system installation prices in Texas?
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 Texas?
Local Landscaping lists 120 businesses offering this service in Texas, including in Houston, Corpus Christi, Amarillo, Fort Worth 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 Texas by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.