Sprinkler system cost in Texarkana, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (4,000 sq ft of lawn)
- $3,400 – $8,500
- Per sq ft of lawn
- $0.85 – $2.10
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −15%
- US $7,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #293
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a sprinkler system in the Texarkana area: $3,400 to $8,500 for 4,000 sq ft of lawn. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 15% lower than the US figure. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $23.31 an hour in the Texarkana area, 24% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 4,000 sq ft of lawn in Texarkana, TX, standard level
$4,950 to $6,950
About $1.25 to $1.75 per sq ft of lawn before permits. Labor is about 47% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,600 | $3,700 |
| Labor | $2,300 | $3,300 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,950 | $6,950 |
Cost breakdown for 4,000 sq ft of lawn in Texarkana, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,800 | $3,150 | $4,500 | 53% |
| Labor | $1,600 | $2,800 | $4,000 | 47% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $3,400 | $5,950 | $8,500 | 100% |
Where the Texarkana price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters, who do 40% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $23.31 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Texarkana is 0.77 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 47% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Texarkana is at 93.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,350 nationally becomes $3,150 here (midpoint, 4,000 sq ft of lawn). Permits follow the all-items index of 84.0: $0 to $0.
Specs and site conditions that change a Texarkana bid
Backflow and permits
Backflow preventers and plumbing permits are local rules; check with your water utility.
Zones
HomeGuide prices sprinklers at $600-$2,000 per zone; $3,000-$10,000 total for a quarter-acre lawn.
Above ground versus in-ground
An above-ground system is $0.50-$1.50 per sq ft; in-ground is $1.00-$2.50.
Cost by quality level and size in Texarkana
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Texarkana. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from small yard (2,000 sq ft of lawn) to average lawn (4,000 sq ft of lawn).
Basic
$3,400 to $5,450
Few zones, simple rectangular lawn
Standard
$4,950 to $6,950
Standard zoned in-ground system with controller
Premium
$6,450 to $8,500
Irregular yard, many zones, slopes or rock
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small yard (2,000 sq ft of lawn) | $1,700 – $2,700 | $2,450 – $3,500 | $3,250 – $4,250 |
| quarter acre (10,000 sq ft of lawn) | $8,500 – $13,600 | $12,300 – $17,400 | $16,100 – $21,200 |
| average lawn (4,000 sq ft of lawn) | $3,400 – $5,450 | $4,950 – $6,950 | $6,450 – $8,500 |
How Texarkana compares
Same job, same size (4,000 sq ft of lawn), priced for the nearest metros. Shreveport is the priciest of the group at $6,300. Fort Smith is the cheapest at $5,900.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texarkana, TXthis page | $3,400 – $8,500 | $5,950 | |
| Shreveport, LA75 miles | $3,600 – $9,050 | $6,300 | +6% |
| Longview, TX75 miles | $3,500 – $8,800 | $6,150 | +3% |
| Tyler, TX100 miles | $3,450 – $8,600 | $6,000 | +1% |
| Fort Smith, AR135 miles | $3,350 – $8,450 | $5,900 | −1% |
| Little Rock, AR135 miles | $3,400 – $8,550 | $6,000 | +1% |
| Texas (statewide) | $3,750 – $9,350 | $6,550 | +10% |
| United States | $4,000 – $10,000 | $7,000 | +18% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Texarkana ranks #293 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Texarkana is 9% below the Texas figure.
Elsewhere in Texas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $3,900 – $9,750 | $6,850 | +15% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $3,800 – $9,550 | $6,700 | +12% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $3,750 – $9,400 | $6,550 | +10% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $3,600 – $9,000 | $6,300 | +6% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $3,450 – $8,600 | $6,050 | +1% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $3,300 – $8,200 | $5,750 | −3% |
Metros of a similar size
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 | $3,700 – $9,300 | $6,500 | +9% |
| Punta Gorda, FL | 57,530 jobs | $3,700 – $9,300 | $6,500 | +9% |
| Wheeling, WV | 58,130 jobs | $3,900 – $9,750 | $6,850 | +15% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $4,300 – $10,700 | $7,500 | +27% |
What nearby projects cost in Texarkana
Jobs that often go together with sprinkler system are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Texarkana wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, retaining wall comes out highest (−11%) and concrete patio lowest (−17%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sod installation | 1,500 sq ft | $1,250 – $2,800 | −15% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $520 – $1,850 | −13% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,200 – $12,100 | −11% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,250 | −17% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $31,200 – $97,700 | −13% |
The best months for sprinkler system in Texarkana
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Texarkana (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 Texarkana are September through June: 10 of 12. Outside them, 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.
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 | 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 |
Who does the work: Texarkana trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 3 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 Texarkana the blend is 0.77.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 40% of the weighting: a median of $23.31 an hour, 24% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $18.75 and $28.45 an hour. About 150 work in the metro. That is 26.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 40%) the local median is $17.48 an hour, which is 23% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $15.37 and $19.11 an hour. BLS counts 450 of them working in the area, 78.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073), 20% of the weighting: a median of $22.50 an hour, 22% below the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $18.92 and $25.83 an hour. About 280 work in the metro. That is 48.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $240 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $220. That is a swing of roughly 3.6% to 4.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Texarkana has 57,580 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 296th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 40% | $18.75 | $23.31 | $28.45 | $30.67 | 0.76 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $15.37 | $17.48 | $19.11 | $22.66 | 0.77 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 20% | $18.92 | $22.50 | $25.83 | $28.78 | 0.78 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.77 | |||||
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Sprinkler system in Texarkana: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a sprinkler system in Texarkana?
For 4,000 sq ft of lawn, expect $3,400 to $8,500 in the Texarkana area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,950 to $6,950. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft of lawn and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft of lawn for sprinkler system in Texarkana?
About $0.85 to $2.10 per sq ft of lawn for materials and labor, plus $0 to $0 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $1 to $2.50.
+Is sprinkler system cheaper in Texarkana or Shreveport?
Shreveport is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 4,000 sq ft of lawn there is $6,300, which is 6% more than Texarkana ($5,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Texarkana?
About 47% at the midpoint, or $2,800 out of $5,950. Materials are 53% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 52%.
+What would quarter acre (10,000 sq ft of lawn) cost in Texarkana?
$8,500 to $21,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does sprinkler system 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 $0 for fees in the Texarkana area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Texarkana expensive for sprinkler system compared with the rest of Texas?
Texarkana is 9% below the Texas statewide estimate ($6,550 at the midpoint). We cover 21 metros in Texas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Texarkana?
The BLS median is $23.31 an hour in the Texarkana area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.75 to $28.45.
+What do basic and premium sprinkler system work cost in Texarkana?
For 4,000 sq ft of lawn, basic work runs $3,400 to $5,450 and premium work $6,450 to $8,500. Basic means: few zones, simple rectangular lawn. Premium means: irregular yard, many zones, slopes or rock.
+When is the best time to install a sprinkler system 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.
Sprinkler system 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.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does a Sprinkler System Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Cost to Renovate: Renovation Labor Report 2026: Where the Money Goes (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = 48% of the installed price, from Cost to Renovate's mid-range 'Outdoor Living' category split. It is a category average rather than an irrigation figure.