Sod installation cost in Oklahoma City, OK
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1,500 sq ft)
- $1,400 – $3,050
- Per sq ft
- $0.95 – $1.85
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $2,400
- Rank of 300 metros
- #252
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a new sod lawn in the Oklahoma City area: $1,400 to $3,050 for 1,500 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 7% lower than the US figure. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers earn a median of $17.68 an hour in the Oklahoma City area, 6% below the US median of $18.82.
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Estimated cost for 1,500 sq ft in Oklahoma City, OK, standard level
$1,900 to $2,550
About $1.20 to $1.60 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $910 | $1,200 |
| Labor | $900 | $1,150 |
| Permits and fees | $80 | $190 |
| Total | $1,900 | $2,550 |
Cost breakdown for 1,500 sq ft in Oklahoma City, OK
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $700 | $1,050 | $1,400 | 47% |
| Labor | $690 | $1,050 | $1,400 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $140 | $270 | 6% |
| Total | $1,400 | $2,200 | $3,050 | 100% |
Where the Oklahoma City price comes from
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 Oklahoma City the blended ratio comes out at 0.92.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Oklahoma City is at 93.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,150 nationally becomes $1,050 here (midpoint, 1,500 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 90.4: $0 to $270.
How Oklahoma City compares
Same job, same size (1,500 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Dallas is the priciest of the group at $2,400. Fort Smith is the cheapest at $2,150.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OKthis page | $1,400 – $3,050 | $2,200 | |
| Tulsa, OK95 miles | $1,400 – $3,100 | $2,250 | +1% |
| Wichita, KS155 miles | $1,400 – $3,100 | $2,250 | +2% |
| Fort Smith, AR170 miles | $1,350 – $3,000 | $2,150 | −3% |
| Dallas, TX180 miles | $1,500 – $3,300 | $2,400 | +7% |
| Fayetteville, AR200 miles | $1,400 – $3,100 | $2,250 | +1% |
| Oklahoma (statewide) | $1,400 – $3,000 | $2,200 | −1% |
| United States | $1,500 – $3,300 | $2,400 | +8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Oklahoma City ranks #252 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Oklahoma City is 1% above the Oklahoma figure.
Elsewhere in Oklahoma
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa, OK | 458,730 jobs | $1,400 – $3,100 | $2,250 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Oklahoma City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville, KY | 685,190 jobs | $1,450 – $3,200 | $2,300 | +4% |
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $1,450 – $3,150 | $2,300 | +3% |
| Providence, RI | 714,120 jobs | $1,600 – $3,550 | $2,550 | +15% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $1,400 – $3,100 | $2,250 | +2% |
The best months for sod lawn in Oklahoma City
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Oklahoma City Will Rogers Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For digging, grading and setting material in the ground, the comfortable months in Oklahoma City are March through June and September through November: 7 of 12. Outside them, January, February and December have an average overnight low at or below freezing (32°F), and July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
In January, February and December the average low is at or below freezing, which means frozen ground and slower digging, compaction and sod or stone placement. NOAA counts about 72 days a year with a low at or below 32°F at this station.
Oklahoma City gets about 36 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 7 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and September (5.3 inches in May). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 2.5 and 1.7 inches. The station averages about 74 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49 | 27 | 1.3 | Cold |
| Feb | 54 | 31 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Mar | 63 | 40 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 71 | 48 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 79 | 58 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 66 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Jul | 93 | 70 | 3.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 69 | 3.6 | Hot |
| Sep | 84 | 62 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 73 | 49 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 61 | 38 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 50 | 30 | 1.8 | Cold |
Pick a size, pick a tier: sod installation pricing in Oklahoma City
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Oklahoma City. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from small yard (1,000 sq ft) to large yard (4,000 sq ft).
Basic
$1,400 to $2,050
Basic grass on cleared, level ground
Standard
$1,900 to $2,550
Better grass type with some grading
Premium
$2,400 to $3,050
Premium sod, soil work, difficult slopes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small yard (1,000 sq ft) | $930 – $1,400 | $1,300 – $1,750 | $1,650 – $2,150 |
| average yard (1,500 sq ft) | $1,400 – $2,050 | $1,900 – $2,550 | $2,400 – $3,050 |
| large yard (4,000 sq ft) | $3,700 – $5,300 | $4,900 – $6,500 | $6,100 – $7,700 |
What nearby projects cost in Oklahoma City
Jobs that often go together with sod lawn are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Oklahoma City wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, sprinkler system comes out highest (−10%) and gravel driveway lowest (−12%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $540 – $1,900 | −10% |
| Sprinkler system | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,600 – $9,000 | −10% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,150 – $12,000 | −11% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,200 – $9,000 | −12% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $31,900 – $99,800 | −12% |
Who does the work: Oklahoma City trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Oklahoma City the blend is 0.92.
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011), 80% of the weighting: a median of $17.68 an hour, 6% below the US median of $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $15.47 and $19.45 an hour. About 3,940 work in the metro. That is 58.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 61.3 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 20%) the local median is $18.96 an hour, which is 16% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.79 and $22.89 an hour. BLS counts 5,570 of them working in the area, 82.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (landscaping and groundskeeping workers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $85 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $110. That is a swing of roughly 4.8% to 3.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Oklahoma City has 677,680 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 44th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011) | 80% | $15.47 | $17.68 | $19.45 | $18.82 | 0.94 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $17.79 | $18.96 | $22.89 | $22.66 | 0.84 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.92 | |||||
Why two Oklahoma City quotes can differ
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 City: your questions
+How much does it cost to lay sod in Oklahoma City?
For 1,500 sq ft, expect $1,400 to $3,050 in the Oklahoma City area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,900 to $2,550. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for sod lawn in Oklahoma City?
About $0.95 to $1.85 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $270 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $1 to $2.
+Is sod lawn cheaper in Oklahoma City or Tulsa?
Tulsa is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 1,500 sq ft there is $2,250, which is 1% more than Oklahoma City ($2,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Oklahoma City?
About 46% at the midpoint, or $1,050 out of $2,200. Materials are 47% and permits 6%. Nationally, labor is 47%.
+What would average yard (1,500 sq ft) cost in Oklahoma City?
$1,400 to $3,050. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does sod lawn need a permit in Oklahoma City?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $270 for fees in the Oklahoma City area (our national range of $0 to $300 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Oklahoma City expensive for sod lawn compared with the rest of Oklahoma?
Oklahoma City is 1% above the Oklahoma statewide estimate ($2,200 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Oklahoma; see the state page to compare them.
+What do landscaping and groundskeeping workers earn in Oklahoma City?
The BLS median is $17.68 an hour in the Oklahoma City area, compared with $18.82 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $15.47 to $19.45.
+What do basic and premium sod lawn work cost in Oklahoma City?
For 1,500 sq ft, basic work runs $1,400 to $2,050 and premium work $2,400 to $3,050. 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 Oklahoma City?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through June and September through November. March and November 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 Oklahoma City
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.