Sod installation cost in Texarkana, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1,500 sq ft)
- $1,250 – $2,800
- Per sq ft
- $0.85 – $1.70
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −15%
- US $2,400
- Rank of 300 metros
- #297
- 1 = most expensive
Texarkana homeowners pay roughly $1,250 to $2,800 to lay sod at 1,500 sq ft, or $0.85 to $1.70 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Texarkana is 15% lower. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers earn a median of $14.23 an hour in the Texarkana area, 24% below the US median of $18.82.
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Estimated cost for 1,500 sq ft in Texarkana, TX, standard level
$1,750 to $2,350
About $1.10 to $1.45 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 42% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $910 | $1,200 |
| Labor | $740 | $970 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $180 |
| Total | $1,750 | $2,350 |
Cost breakdown for 1,500 sq ft in Texarkana, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $700 | $1,050 | $1,400 | 52% |
| Labor | $570 | $850 | $1,150 | 42% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $130 | $250 | 6% |
| Total | $1,250 | $2,050 | $2,800 | 100% |
Why Texarkana prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: landscaping and groundskeeping workers at 80%, construction laborers at 20%. Weighted together, Texarkana wages are 0.76 times the national level. Labor makes up about 42% of the midpoint estimate (47% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Texarkana metro is 93.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1,500 sq ft comes to $1,050, compared with $1,150 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (84.0) and land at $0 to $250.
Is Texarkana cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Texarkana. Longview comes closest at about $2,150.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texarkana, TXthis page | $1,250 – $2,800 | $2,050 | |
| Shreveport, LA75 miles | $1,350 – $3,000 | $2,150 | +7% |
| Longview, TX75 miles | $1,350 – $3,000 | $2,150 | +7% |
| Tyler, TX100 miles | $1,400 – $3,050 | $2,200 | +9% |
| Fort Smith, AR135 miles | $1,350 – $3,000 | $2,150 | +7% |
| Little Rock, AR135 miles | $1,400 – $3,050 | $2,200 | +8% |
| Texas (statewide) | $1,450 – $3,150 | $2,300 | +12% |
| United States | $1,500 – $3,300 | $2,400 | +18% |
Across 300 US metros, Texarkana comes in at #297 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, Texarkana is 11% below the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $1,500 – $3,300 | $2,400 | +17% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $1,450 – $3,200 | $2,300 | +14% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $1,450 – $3,150 | $2,300 | +13% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $1,350 – $3,050 | $2,200 | +8% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $1,300 – $2,850 | $2,050 | +1% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $1,250 – $2,750 | $2,000 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Texarkana's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Texarkana against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian, FL | 57,620 jobs | $1,400 – $3,150 | $2,300 | +12% |
| Punta Gorda, FL | 57,530 jobs | $1,450 – $3,150 | $2,300 | +13% |
| Wheeling, WV | 58,130 jobs | $1,400 – $3,050 | $2,250 | +9% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $1,600 – $3,500 | $2,550 | +25% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: sod installation pricing in Texarkana
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Texarkana 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
$1,250 to $1,900
Basic grass on cleared, level ground
Standard
$1,750 to $2,350
Better grass type with some grading
Premium
$2,200 to $2,800
Premium sod, soil work, difficult slopes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small yard (1,000 sq ft) | $850 – $1,300 | $1,200 – $1,600 | $1,500 – $1,950 |
| average yard (1,500 sq ft) | $1,250 – $1,900 | $1,750 – $2,350 | $2,200 – $2,800 |
| large yard (4,000 sq ft) | $3,400 – $4,850 | $4,500 – $5,950 | $5,600 – $7,050 |
What nearby projects cost in Texarkana
Because every project leans on different trades, Texarkana's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, retaining wall runs −11% and sprinkler system −15%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $520 – $1,850 | −13% |
| Sprinkler system | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,400 – $8,500 | −15% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,200 – $12,100 | −11% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,150 – $8,750 | −14% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $31,200 – $97,700 | −13% |
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 Texarkana is 0.76 times the national level.
For landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011, weighted 80%) the local median is $14.23 an hour, which is 24% below the national $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $13.59 and $17.19 an hour. BLS counts 280 of them working in the area, 48.6 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 $17.48 an hour, 23% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $15.37 and $19.11 an hour. About 450 work in the metro. That is 78.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the landscaping and groundskeeping workers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($17.19 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $140. At the 25th percentile ($13.59) it shrinks by about $30. The total moves by 7.0% or 1.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 57,580 jobs in the Texarkana area. That makes it the 296th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011) | 80% | $13.59 | $14.23 | $17.19 | $18.82 | 0.76 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $15.37 | $17.48 | $19.11 | $22.66 | 0.77 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.76 | |||||
When to schedule sod lawn in Texarkana
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Texarkana (in the city). 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 Texarkana (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Texarkana gets about 52 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 2 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and December (5.3 inches in May). Inside the workable window, January and September are the driest, at 4.3 and 3.9 inches. The station averages about 82 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 | 54 | 33 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 59 | 37 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 67 | 44 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 75 | 51 | 4.9 | Workable |
| May | 82 | 62 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 70 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 93 | 73 | 3.4 | Hot |
| Aug | 94 | 72 | 2.8 | Hot |
| Sep | 87 | 65 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 77 | 53 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 65 | 42 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 56 | 36 | 5.2 | Workable |
Specs and site conditions that change a Texarkana 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 Texarkana: your questions
+How much does it cost to lay sod in Texarkana?
For 1,500 sq ft, expect $1,250 to $2,800 in the Texarkana area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,750 to $2,350. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for sod lawn in Texarkana?
About $0.85 to $1.70 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $250 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $1 to $2.
+Is sod lawn cheaper in Texarkana or Shreveport?
Shreveport is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 1,500 sq ft there is $2,150, which is 7% more than Texarkana ($2,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Texarkana?
About 42% at the midpoint, or $850 out of $2,050. Materials are 52% and permits 6%. Nationally, labor is 47%.
+What would average yard (1,500 sq ft) cost in Texarkana?
$1,250 to $2,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does sod lawn need a permit in Texarkana?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $250 for fees in the Texarkana area (our national range of $0 to $300 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Texarkana expensive for sod lawn compared with the rest of Texas?
Texarkana is 11% below the Texas statewide estimate ($2,300 at the midpoint). We cover 21 metros in Texas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do landscaping and groundskeeping workers earn in Texarkana?
The BLS median is $14.23 an hour in the Texarkana area, compared with $18.82 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $13.59 to $17.19.
+What do basic and premium sod lawn work cost in Texarkana?
For 1,500 sq ft, basic work runs $1,250 to $1,900 and premium work $2,200 to $2,800. 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 Texarkana?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. January and September 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 Texarkana
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.