Washington cost guide
Sprinkler System Installation cost in Washington
Quick answer
Sprinkler System Installation in Washington costs an estimated $650 - $2,150 per zone. That is 8% above the national average, because landscaping workers in Washington earn $23.62 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per zone)
- $650 - $2,150
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- +8%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #3 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in Washington: $3,890 - $13,000 (6 zones at per zone)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects sprinkler system installation prices in Washington
- 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: Washington landscaping wages are 8% above the national average, and labor is about 50% of this job's price.
How Washington compares
| State | Estimate (per zone) |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $665 - $2,200 |
| Massachusetts | $660 - $2,200 |
| Washington | $650 - $2,150 |
| California | $635 - $2,100 |
| Vermont | $635 - $2,100 |
| Alaska | $635 - $2,100 |
| United States | $600 - $2,000 |
Sprinkler System Installation companies in Washington
Other landscaping costs in Washington
- Lawn Mowing$50 - $81
- Lawn Fertilization$70 - $110
- Yard Cleanup$140 - $455
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$46 - $86
- Gardener$40 - $74
- Tree Removal$450 - $1,350
- Sod Installation$1.07 - $2.15
- Artificial Turf Installation$11 - $26
- Landscape Design$800 - $3,450
- Landscaping Installation$3,250 - $17,300
- Paver Patio$11 - $18
- Retaining Wall$38 - $70
- French Drain$11 - $38
- Landscape Lighting$85 - $320
- Xeriscaping$5.36 - $21
- Snow Removal$34 - $78
- Commercial Lawn Care$895 - $1,800
Sprinkler System Installation cost in Washington: common questions
How much does sprinkler system installation cost in Washington?
About $650 - $2,150 per zone. The US range is $600 - $2,000 (HomeGuide).
Is sprinkler system installation more expensive in Washington than average?
Washington ranks #3 of 51 for landscaping wages, so sprinkler system installation runs 8% above the national average.
What affects sprinkler system installation prices in Washington?
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 Washington?
Local Landscaping lists 40 businesses offering this service in Washington, including in Kent, Spokane, Bellevue, Kirkland 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 Washington by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.