Utah cost guide
Xeriscaping cost in Utah
Quick answer
Xeriscaping in Utah costs an estimated $5.03 - $20 per sq ft. That is 1% above the national average, because landscaping workers in Utah earn $20.58 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per sq ft)
- $5.03 - $20
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- +1%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #23 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in Utah: $1,510 - $6,030 (300 square feet at per sq ft)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects xeriscaping prices in Utah
- Area converted and how much existing turf is removed.
- Plant choices, rock and mulch materials.
- Drip irrigation for establishment.
- Local water-utility rebates that can offset turf removal.
- Local labor costs: Utah landscaping wages are 1% above the national average, and labor is about 45% of this job's price.
How Utah compares
Xeriscaping companies in Utah
Other landscaping costs in Utah
- 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$1.01 - $2.01
- Artificial Turf Installation$10 - $25
- Sprinkler System Installation$605 - $2,000
- Landscape Design$710 - $3,050
- Landscaping Installation$3,000 - $16,100
- Paver Patio$10 - $17
- Retaining Wall$35 - $65
- French Drain$10 - $35
- Landscape Lighting$80 - $300
- Snow Removal$30 - $71
- Commercial Lawn Care$805 - $1,600
Xeriscaping cost in Utah: common questions
How much does xeriscaping cost in Utah?
About $5.03 - $20 per sq ft. The US range is $5 - $20 (Fixr).
Is xeriscaping more expensive in Utah than average?
Utah ranks #23 of 51 for landscaping wages, so xeriscaping runs 1% above the national average.
What affects xeriscaping prices in Utah?
Area converted and how much existing turf is removed. Plant choices, rock and mulch materials. Drip irrigation for establishment. Local water-utility rebates that can offset turf removal.
How do I find xeriscaping companies in Utah?
Local Landscaping lists 9 businesses offering this service in Utah, including in Salt Lake City, Ogden, West Valley City and Bluff. Ask each for plant list, drip irrigation and whether the work qualifies for a local rebate.
Planning estimate: US range from Fixr (2025) adjusted for Utah by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.