Sod installation cost in Cheyenne, WY
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
- #176
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to lay sod in Cheyenne, plan on $1,450 to $3,150 for 1,500 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $0.95 to $1.90 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 4% lower than the national one. Building materials run about 5% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 95.4).
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Estimated cost for 1,500 sq ft in Cheyenne, WY, 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 | $930 | $1,200 |
| Labor | $940 | $1,200 |
| Permits and fees | $85 | $200 |
| Total | $1,950 | $2,650 |
Cost breakdown for 1,500 sq ft in Cheyenne, WY
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $720 | $1,050 | $1,450 | 47% |
| Labor | $720 | $1,100 | $1,450 | 47% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $140 | $290 | 6% |
| Total | $1,450 | $2,300 | $3,150 | 100% |
Why Cheyenne 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, Cheyenne wages are 0.96 times the national level. Labor makes up about 47% of the midpoint estimate (47% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Cheyenne metro is 95.4 (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 (96.5) and land at $0 to $290.
Related projects, priced for Cheyenne
Because every project leans on different trades, Cheyenne's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, French drain runs −3% and retaining wall −4%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $580 – $2,050 | −3% |
| Sprinkler system | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,850 – $9,650 | −4% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,800 – $12,900 | −4% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,400 – $9,850 | −4% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $34,800 – $108,500 | −4% |
Why two Cheyenne quotes can differ
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.
How Cheyenne compares
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Cheyenne. Greeley comes closest at about $2,450.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne, WYthis page | $1,450 – $3,150 | $2,300 | |
| Greeley, CO55 miles | $1,550 – $3,350 | $2,450 | +6% |
| Fort Collins, CO60 miles | $1,550 – $3,400 | $2,500 | +8% |
| Boulder, CO90 miles | $1,600 – $3,500 | $2,550 | +11% |
| Denver, CO130 miles | $1,600 – $3,550 | $2,600 | +13% |
| Colorado Springs, CO170 miles | $1,550 – $3,350 | $2,450 | +7% |
| Wyoming (statewide) | $1,450 – $3,200 | $2,300 | +1% |
| United States | $1,500 – $3,300 | $2,400 | +4% |
Across 300 US metros, Cheyenne comes in at #176 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, Cheyenne is 1% below the Wyoming figure.
Cheyenne is the only Wyoming metro we cover, so the statewide page is the only in-state comparison. It uses statewide wages, which include rural areas.
Cities with a workforce like Cheyenne's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Cheyenne against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 56,490 jobs | $1,400 – $3,100 | $2,250 | −2% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $1,600 – $3,500 | $2,550 | +11% |
| Punta Gorda, FL | 57,530 jobs | $1,450 – $3,150 | $2,300 | level |
| Texarkana, TX | 57,580 jobs | $1,250 – $2,800 | $2,050 | −11% |
Climate in Cheyenne: timing your sod lawn job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Cheyenne (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
May through October is the stretch where digging, grading and setting material in the ground runs into the fewest weather problems in Cheyenne (6 of 12 months). January, February, March, April, November and December have an average overnight low at or below freezing (32°F).
In January, February, March, April, 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 170 days a year with a low at or below 32°F at this station.
Cheyenne gets about 15 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 63 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and July (2.4 inches in May). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 1.5 and 1.0 inches. The station averages about 15 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 | 40 | 18 | 0.3 | Cold |
| Feb | 41 | 18 | 0.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 49 | 25 | 1.0 | Cold |
| Apr | 55 | 31 | 1.8 | Cold |
| May | 64 | 40 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 77 | 49 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 56 | 2.1 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 54 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 73 | 46 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 34 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 48 | 25 | 0.6 | Cold |
| Dec | 39 | 18 | 0.5 | Cold |
Cheyenne labor market for sod lawn
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 Cheyenne is 0.96 times the national level.
For landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011, weighted 80%) the local median is $17.95 an hour, which is 5% below the national $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $14.92 and $18.63 an hour. BLS counts 220 of them working in the area, 45.4 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 $22.23 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.67 and $23.46 an hour. About 420 work in the metro. That is 86.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of 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 ($18.63 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $35. At the 25th percentile ($14.92) it shrinks by about $140. The total moves by 1.4% or 6.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 48,470 jobs in the Cheyenne area. That makes it the 300th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.03% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011) | 80% | $14.92 | $17.95 | $18.63 | $18.82 | 0.95 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $18.67 | $22.23 | $23.46 | $22.66 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.96 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Cheyenne
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Cheyenne 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
$1,450 to $2,100
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 – $2,100 | $1,950 – $2,650 | $2,450 – $3,150 |
| large yard (4,000 sq ft) | $3,850 – $5,450 | $5,050 – $6,700 | $6,300 – $7,950 |
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Sod installation in Cheyenne: your questions
+How much does it cost to lay sod in Cheyenne?
For 1,500 sq ft, expect $1,450 to $3,150 in the Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne?
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 Cheyenne or Greeley?
Greeley is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 1,500 sq ft there is $2,450, which is 6% more than Cheyenne ($2,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Cheyenne?
About 47% at the midpoint, or $1,100 out of $2,300. Materials are 47% and permits 6%. Nationally, labor is 47%.
+What would average yard (1,500 sq ft) cost in Cheyenne?
$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 Cheyenne?
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 Cheyenne area (our national range of $0 to $300 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Cheyenne expensive for sod lawn compared with the rest of Wyoming?
Cheyenne is 1% below the Wyoming statewide estimate ($2,300 at the midpoint).
+What do landscaping and groundskeeping workers earn in Cheyenne?
The BLS median is $17.95 an hour in the Cheyenne area, compared with $18.82 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $14.92 to $18.63.
+What do basic and premium sod lawn work cost in Cheyenne?
For 1,500 sq ft, basic work runs $1,450 to $2,100 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 Cheyenne?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are May through October. September 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 Cheyenne
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.