Sod installation cost in Logan, UT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1,500 sq ft)
- $1,450 – $3,150
- Per sq ft
- $0.95 – $1.90
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $2,400
- Rank of 300 metros
- #169
- 1 = most expensive
A new sod lawn in Logan, UT usually costs $1,450 to $3,150 for 1,500 sq ft. That works out to about $0.95 to $1.90 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $100 less. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers earn a median of $17.83 an hour in the Logan area, 5% below the US median of $18.82.
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Estimated cost for 1,500 sq ft in Logan, UT, standard level
$1,950 to $2,650
About $1.25 to $1.65 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 47% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $940 | $1,250 |
| Labor | $930 | $1,200 |
| Permits and fees | $85 | $200 |
| Total | $1,950 | $2,650 |
Cost breakdown for 1,500 sq ft in Logan, UT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $720 | $1,100 | $1,450 | 47% |
| Labor | $720 | $1,050 | $1,450 | 47% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $140 | $290 | 6% |
| Total | $1,450 | $2,300 | $3,150 | 100% |
Why Logan 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, Logan wages are 0.95 times the national level. Labor makes up about 47% of the midpoint estimate (47% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Logan is at 96.4 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,150 nationally becomes $1,100 here (midpoint, 1,500 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 95.9: $0 to $290.
Logan weather and the sod installation calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Logan Radio Kvnu (in the city). 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 Logan are April through October: 7 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March, November and December have an average overnight low at or below freezing (32°F).
In January, February, March, November 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 166 days a year with a low at or below 32°F at this station.
Logan gets about 17 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 44 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, April and May (2.0 inches in May). Inside the workable window, July and August are the driest, at 0.5 and 0.6 inches. The station averages about 35 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 | 32 | 14 | 1.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 37 | 17 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Mar | 50 | 27 | 1.7 | Cold |
| Apr | 59 | 34 | 1.9 | Workable |
| May | 69 | 42 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 48 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 89 | 55 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 88 | 53 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 44 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 33 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 47 | 24 | 1.3 | Cold |
| Dec | 34 | 16 | 1.4 | Cold |
Planning more than one job in Logan?
Jobs that often go together with sod lawn are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Logan wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, French drain comes out highest (−2%) and sprinkler system lowest (−4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $590 – $2,050 | −2% |
| Sprinkler system | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,850 – $9,600 | −4% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,800 – $13,000 | −3% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,400 – $9,850 | −4% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $34,900 – $109,000 | −3% |
What local crews earn in Logan
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 Logan the blend is 0.95.
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011), 80% of the weighting: a median of $17.83 an hour, 5% below the US median of $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $16.06 and $21.24 an hour. About 510 work in the metro. That is 76.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 61.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 20%) the local median is $22.19 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.88 and $26.60 an hour. BLS counts 650 of them working in the area, 97.3 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 $160 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $85. That is a swing of roughly 3.7% to 7.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Logan has 66,800 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 271st 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% | $16.06 | $17.83 | $21.24 | $18.82 | 0.95 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $18.88 | $22.19 | $26.60 | $22.66 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.95 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: sod installation pricing in Logan
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Logan. 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
$1,450 to $2,150
Basic grass on cleared, level ground
Standard
$1,950 to $2,650
Better grass type with some grading
Premium
$2,450 to $3,150
Premium sod, soil work, difficult slopes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small yard (1,000 sq ft) | $960 – $1,450 | $1,350 – $1,850 | $1,700 – $2,200 |
| average yard (1,500 sq ft) | $1,450 – $2,150 | $1,950 – $2,650 | $2,450 – $3,150 |
| large yard (4,000 sq ft) | $3,850 – $5,500 | $5,050 – $6,700 | $6,300 – $7,950 |
Logan against nearby metros and the rest of Utah
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Logan. Idaho Falls comes closest at about $2,300.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan, UTthis page | $1,450 – $3,150 | $2,300 | |
| Ogden, UT55 miles | $1,500 – $3,250 | $2,350 | +3% |
| Salt Lake City, UT110 miles | $1,550 – $3,400 | $2,450 | +7% |
| Idaho Falls, ID125 miles | $1,450 – $3,150 | $2,300 | level |
| Provo, UT145 miles | $1,450 – $3,250 | $2,350 | +2% |
| Boise, ID235 miles | $1,550 – $3,350 | $2,450 | +7% |
| Utah (statewide) | $1,500 – $3,300 | $2,400 | +4% |
| United States | $1,500 – $3,300 | $2,400 | +4% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Logan ranks #169 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Logan is 4% below the Utah figure.
Elsewhere in Utah
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $1,550 – $3,400 | $2,450 | +7% |
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $1,450 – $3,250 | $2,350 | +2% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $1,500 – $3,250 | $2,350 | +3% |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $1,450 – $3,200 | $2,300 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Logan against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missoula, MT | 67,070 jobs | $1,550 – $3,400 | $2,500 | +8% |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $1,500 – $3,300 | $2,400 | +4% |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $1,500 – $3,250 | $2,350 | +2% |
| Amherst, MA | 65,670 jobs | $1,650 – $3,600 | $2,600 | +13% |
Sod installation: what moves the price in Logan
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.
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Sod installation in Logan: your questions
+How much does it cost to lay sod in Logan?
For 1,500 sq ft, expect $1,450 to $3,150 in the Logan area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,950 to $2,650. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for sod lawn in Logan?
About $0.95 to $1.90 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $290 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $1 to $2.
+Is sod lawn cheaper in Logan or Ogden?
Ogden is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 1,500 sq ft there is $2,350, which is 3% more than Logan ($2,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Logan?
About 47% at the midpoint, or $1,050 out of $2,300. Materials are 47% and permits 6%. Nationally, labor is 47%.
+What would average yard (1,500 sq ft) cost in Logan?
$1,450 to $3,150. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does sod lawn need a permit in Logan?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $290 for fees in the Logan area (our national range of $0 to $300 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Logan expensive for sod lawn compared with the rest of Utah?
Logan is 4% below the Utah statewide estimate ($2,400 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Utah; see the state page to compare them.
+What do landscaping and groundskeeping workers earn in Logan?
The BLS median is $17.83 an hour in the Logan area, compared with $18.82 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $16.06 to $21.24.
+What do basic and premium sod lawn work cost in Logan?
For 1,500 sq ft, basic work runs $1,450 to $2,150 and premium work $2,450 to $3,150. 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 Logan?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through October. July and August 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 Logan
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.