Sod installation cost in Warner Robins, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1,500 sq ft)
- $1,400 – $3,100
- Per sq ft
- $0.95 – $1.90
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $2,400
- Rank of 300 metros
- #214
- 1 = most expensive
Warner Robins homeowners pay roughly $1,400 to $3,100 to lay sod at 1,500 sq ft, or $0.95 to $1.90 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Warner Robins is 6% lower. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers earn a median of $17.74 an hour in the Warner Robins area, 6% below the US median of $18.82.
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Estimated cost for 1,500 sq ft in Warner Robins, GA, standard level
$1,900 to $2,600
About $1.20 to $1.60 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $940 | $1,250 |
| Labor | $900 | $1,200 |
| Permits and fees | $85 | $200 |
| Total | $1,900 | $2,600 |
Cost breakdown for 1,500 sq ft in Warner Robins, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $720 | $1,100 | $1,450 | 48% |
| Labor | $690 | $1,050 | $1,400 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $140 | $280 | 6% |
| Total | $1,400 | $2,250 | $3,100 | 100% |
What is behind the Warner Robins number
Labor is 46% of the midpoint bill here, against 47% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is landscaping and groundskeeping workers (80%), construction laborers (20%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Warner Robins the blended ratio comes out at 0.92.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Warner Robins metro is 96.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1,500 sq ft comes to $1,100, compared with $1,150 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (93.8) and land at $0 to $280.
What nearby projects cost in Warner Robins
Because every project leans on different trades, Warner Robins's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, sprinkler system runs −9% and gravel driveway −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $540 – $1,900 | −10% |
| Sprinkler system | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,650 – $9,100 | −9% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,200 – $12,200 | −10% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,200 – $9,100 | −11% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $32,300 – $101,000 | −11% |
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Warner Robins is 0.92 times the national level.
For landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011, weighted 80%) the local median is $17.74 an hour, which is 6% below the national $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $15.25 and $20.07 an hour. BLS counts 370 of them working in the area, 48.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 61.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 20% of the weighting: a median of $18.99 an hour, 16% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.97 and $21.46 an hour. About 290 work in the metro. That is 38.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the landscaping and groundskeeping workers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($20.07 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $110. At the 25th percentile ($15.25) it shrinks by about $120. The total moves by 4.9% or 5.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 76,050 jobs in the Warner Robins area. That makes it the 244th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011) | 80% | $15.25 | $17.74 | $20.07 | $18.82 | 0.94 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $16.97 | $18.99 | $21.46 | $22.66 | 0.84 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.92 | |||||
Is Warner Robins cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (1,500 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Atlanta is the priciest of the group at $2,350. Albany is the cheapest at $2,100.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warner Robins, GAthis page | $1,400 – $3,100 | $2,250 | |
| Macon, GA25 miles | $1,400 – $3,100 | $2,250 | −1% |
| Albany, GA65 miles | $1,300 – $2,850 | $2,100 | −8% |
| Columbus, GA65 miles | $1,350 – $3,000 | $2,200 | −4% |
| Atlanta, GA95 miles | $1,500 – $3,250 | $2,350 | +5% |
| Athens, GA105 miles | $1,400 – $3,050 | $2,200 | −2% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $1,450 – $3,200 | $2,300 | +2% |
| United States | $1,500 – $3,300 | $2,400 | +6% |
Across 300 US metros, Warner Robins comes in at #214 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $2,900; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $2,000 (midpoints, 1,500 sq ft). Statewide, Warner Robins is 2% below the Georgia figure.
Other Georgia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $1,500 – $3,250 | $2,350 | +5% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $1,400 – $3,100 | $2,250 | level |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $1,400 – $3,100 | $2,250 | level |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $1,350 – $3,000 | $2,200 | −4% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $1,400 – $3,100 | $2,250 | level |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $1,400 – $3,050 | $2,200 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Warner Robins's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Warner Robins against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racine, WI | 76,280 jobs | $1,500 – $3,250 | $2,350 | +5% |
| Kenosha, WI | 75,450 jobs | $1,650 – $3,600 | $2,650 | +16% |
| Napa, CA | 77,860 jobs | $1,700 – $3,800 | $2,750 | +22% |
| Abilene, TX | 75,070 jobs | $1,350 – $3,000 | $2,150 | −4% |
When to schedule sod lawn in Warner Robins
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Warner Robins (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through June is the stretch where digging, grading and setting material in the ground runs into the fewest weather problems in Warner Robins (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Warner Robins gets about 52 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (5.3 inches in June). Inside the workable window, May and October are the driest, at 2.8 and 3.4 inches. The station averages about 76 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58 | 36 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 62 | 40 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 69 | 46 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 76 | 52 | 3.5 | Workable |
| May | 83 | 61 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 69 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 72 | 5.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 72 | 5.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 85 | 66 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 77 | 56 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 67 | 44 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 60 | 38 | 4.7 | Workable |
Cost by quality level and size in Warner Robins
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Warner Robins wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$1,400 to $2,100
Basic grass on cleared, level ground
Standard
$1,900 to $2,600
Better grass type with some grading
Premium
$2,450 to $3,100
Premium sod, soil work, difficult slopes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small yard (1,000 sq ft) | $940 – $1,450 | $1,300 – $1,800 | $1,700 – $2,150 |
| average yard (1,500 sq ft) | $1,400 – $2,100 | $1,900 – $2,600 | $2,450 – $3,100 |
| large yard (4,000 sq ft) | $3,750 – $5,400 | $5,000 – $6,600 | $6,200 – $7,800 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Warner Robins bid
Site prep
The cost listed here assumes leveled, cleared ground. Grading and soil amendments are extra.
Permit
Sodding permits cost $40-$300 where required, mostly for large lawns or those next to a public road.
Old grass removal
Removing an old lawn first adds $0.50-$2.00 per sq ft, and a full remove-and-resod runs $1.50-$4.00 per sq ft (HomeGuide).
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Sod installation in Warner Robins: your questions
+How much does it cost to lay sod in Warner Robins?
For 1,500 sq ft, expect $1,400 to $3,100 in the Warner Robins area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,900 to $2,600. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for sod lawn in Warner Robins?
About $0.95 to $1.90 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $280 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $1 to $2.
+Is sod lawn cheaper in Warner Robins or Macon?
Macon is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 1,500 sq ft there is $2,250, which is 1% less than Warner Robins ($2,250). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Warner Robins?
About 46% at the midpoint, or $1,050 out of $2,250. Materials are 48% and permits 6%. Nationally, labor is 47%.
+What would average yard (1,500 sq ft) cost in Warner Robins?
$1,400 to $3,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does sod lawn need a permit in Warner Robins?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $280 for fees in the Warner Robins area (our national range of $0 to $300 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Warner Robins expensive for sod lawn compared with the rest of Georgia?
Warner Robins is 2% below the Georgia statewide estimate ($2,300 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Georgia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do landscaping and groundskeeping workers earn in Warner Robins?
The BLS median is $17.74 an hour in the Warner Robins area, compared with $18.82 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $15.25 to $20.07.
+What do basic and premium sod lawn work cost in Warner Robins?
For 1,500 sq ft, basic work runs $1,400 to $2,100 and premium work $2,450 to $3,100. Basic means: basic grass on cleared, level ground. Premium means: premium sod, soil work, difficult slopes.
+When is the best time to lay sod in Warner Robins?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. May and October are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
Sod installation near Warner Robins
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.