Wisconsin cost guide
Sprinkler System Installation cost in Wisconsin
Quick answer
Sprinkler System Installation in Wisconsin costs an estimated $605 - $2,000 per zone. That is 1% above the national average, because landscaping workers in Wisconsin earn $20.55 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per zone)
- $605 - $2,000
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- +1%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #24 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in Wisconsin: $3,620 - $12,100 (6 zones at per zone)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects sprinkler system installation prices in Wisconsin
- 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: Wisconsin landscaping wages are 1% above the national average, and labor is about 50% of this job's price.
How Wisconsin compares
| State | Estimate (per zone) |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | $605 - $2,000 |
| Idaho | $605 - $2,000 |
| Utah | $605 - $2,000 |
| Wisconsin | $605 - $2,000 |
| Nebraska | $600 - $2,000 |
| Arizona | $595 - $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | $595 - $2,000 |
| United States | $600 - $2,000 |
Sprinkler System Installation companies in Wisconsin
Other landscaping costs in Wisconsin
- Lawn Mowing$44 - $72
- Lawn Fertilization$65 - $100
- Yard Cleanup$125 - $405
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$40 - $76
- Gardener$35 - $66
- Tree Removal$405 - $1,200
- Sod Installation$1 - $2.01
- Artificial Turf Installation$10 - $25
- Landscape Design$705 - $3,050
- Landscaping Installation$3,000 - $16,100
- Paver Patio$10 - $17
- Retaining Wall$35 - $65
- French Drain$10 - $35
- Landscape Lighting$80 - $300
- Xeriscaping$5.02 - $20
- Snow Removal$30 - $71
- Commercial Lawn Care$805 - $1,600
Sprinkler System Installation cost in Wisconsin: common questions
How much does sprinkler system installation cost in Wisconsin?
About $605 - $2,000 per zone. The US range is $600 - $2,000 (HomeGuide).
Is sprinkler system installation more expensive in Wisconsin than average?
Wisconsin ranks #24 of 51 for landscaping wages, so sprinkler system installation runs 1% above the national average.
What affects sprinkler system installation prices in Wisconsin?
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 Wisconsin?
Local Landscaping lists 19 businesses offering this service in Wisconsin, including in Appleton, Eau Claire, Racine, New Berlin and 7 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 Wisconsin by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.