Sod installation cost in Oklahoma
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1,500 sq ft)
- $1,400 – $3,000
- Per sq ft
- $0.90 – $1.85
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $2,400
- Metros covered
- 2
What does it cost to lay sod in Oklahoma? Plan on $1,400 to $3,000 for 1,500 sq ft. Wages (0.90x the US blend), materials (price index 93.8) and permit costs (87.8) put the state below the national midpoint by 8%.
Inside Oklahoma, the metros we cover range from $2,200 (Oklahoma City) to $2,250 (Tulsa) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 1,500 sq ft in Oklahoma (statewide), standard level
$1,850 to $2,550
About $1.20 to $1.55 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $910 | $1,200 |
| Labor | $880 | $1,150 |
| Permits and fees | $80 | $180 |
| Total | $1,850 | $2,550 |
Cost breakdown for 1,500 sq ft in Oklahoma
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $700 | $1,050 | $1,400 | 48% |
| Labor | $670 | $1,000 | $1,350 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $130 | $260 | 6% |
| Total | $1,400 | $2,200 | $3,000 | 100% |
If you are planning more than one job in Oklahoma
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Oklahoma wages and prices. Against national midpoints, sprinkler system comes out highest (−10%) and gravel driveway lowest (−12%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $530 – $1,850 | −11% |
| Sprinkler system | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,600 – $8,950 | −10% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,100 – $12,000 | −12% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,200 – $8,950 | −12% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $31,800 – $99,400 | −12% |
Quality levels and sizes in Oklahoma
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Oklahoma wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$1,400 to $2,050
Basic grass on cleared, level ground
Standard
$1,850 to $2,550
Better grass type with some grading
Premium
$2,350 to $3,000
Premium sod, soil work, difficult slopes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small yard (1,000 sq ft) | $920 – $1,400 | $1,250 – $1,750 | $1,650 – $2,100 |
| average yard (1,500 sq ft) | $1,400 – $2,050 | $1,850 – $2,550 | $2,350 – $3,000 |
| large yard (4,000 sq ft) | $3,650 – $5,250 | $4,850 – $6,450 | $6,050 – $7,600 |
What landscaping and groundskeeping workers and the other trades earn in Oklahoma
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 2 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.90 for Oklahoma.
For landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011, weighted 80%) the local median is $17.20 an hour, which is 9% below the national $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $15.01 and $19.29 an hour. BLS counts 9,280 of them working in the state, 54.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 61.3), so the local bench is about average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 20% of the weighting: a median of $18.92 an hour, 17% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.54 and $22.82 an hour. About 13,710 work in the state. That is 80.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for landscaping and groundskeeping workers ($19.29 an hour) would add about $100 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($15.01) would take off about $100. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,707,680 jobs across Oklahoma (May 2025), which is 1.1% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011) | 80% | $15.01 | $17.20 | $19.29 | $18.82 | 0.91 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $17.54 | $18.92 | $22.82 | $22.66 | 0.83 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.90 | |||||
Oklahoma metro-by-metro prices
2 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $2,200, and the top-to-bottom gap is 1%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (1,500 sq ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa, OK | $1,400 – $3,100 | $2,250 | +2% |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $1,400 – $3,050 | $2,200 | +1% |
How Oklahoma compares with nearby states
Oklahoma ranks 47 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for sod lawn, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $2,850 and the cheapest Mississippi at $2,100, both for 1,500 sq ft at the midpoint. Oklahoma sits at $2,200. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 160 miles away | $1,450 – $3,150 | $2,300 | +5% |
| Arkansas | 220 miles away | $1,350 – $3,000 | $2,200 | −1% |
| Missouri | 320 miles away | $1,500 – $3,250 | $2,400 | +8% |
| Texas | 330 miles away | $1,450 – $3,150 | $2,300 | +4% |
| Nebraska | 380 miles away | $1,450 – $3,200 | $2,300 | +6% |
When Oklahoma weather lets you lay
Season matters for sod lawn. For each Oklahoma metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for digging and ground work.
Every Oklahoma metro on the list has 7 comfortable months, though rainfall ranges from 36 inches a year in Oklahoma City to 41 in Tulsa.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 27 | 93 | 36 | 7: March through June and September through November |
| Tulsa | 28 | 94 | 41 | 7: March through June and September through November |
Sod installation: what moves the price in Oklahoma
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).
Sod type
Sod alone costs $0.30-$0.80 per sq ft, or $130-$360 per pallet; delivery is $50-$250 per load.
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.
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Sod installation in Oklahoma: your questions
+How much does it cost to lay sod in Oklahoma?
$1,400 to $3,000 for 1,500 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Oklahoma can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Oklahoma is cheapest for sod lawn?
Oklahoma City at about $2,200 (midpoint, 1,500 sq ft). The priciest is Tulsa at $2,250.
+Is sod lawn cheaper in Oklahoma than the US average?
It is 8% cheaper: $2,200 against $2,400 for 1,500 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Oklahoma?
About 46% ($1,000). Materials are 48%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.90x the national wage level.
+What do landscaping and groundskeeping workers earn in Oklahoma?
The BLS statewide median is $17.20 an hour, against $18.82 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $15.01 to $19.29.
+Where does Oklahoma rank for sod lawn costs?
47th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,200 for 1,500 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium sod lawn work cost in Oklahoma?
For 1,500 sq ft, basic work runs $1,400 to $2,050 and premium work $2,350 to $3,000. Basic means: basic grass on cleared, level ground. Premium means: premium sod, soil work, difficult slopes.
+Does the season matter for sod lawn in Oklahoma?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Oklahoma metros we cover, Oklahoma City has the most comfortable months (7 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
Sod installation by city in Oklahoma
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.