Basic
$56 – $141 each
Standard 4 in. pop-up head of the same type as the one removed, nozzle set and arc adjusted
Photo: Anton · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
How Much Does Sprinkler Heads Cost in Boston, Massachusetts?
Professional replacement of one lawn sprinkler head (spray or rotor) in an existing irrigation system, including part, dig-out and adjustment.
Sprinkler Heads in Boston, Massachusetts typically costs $65 to $165 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Sprinkler Heads in Boston, Massachusetts
$65 – $165
eachPrices in Boston are 14.0% higher than the national average for sprinkler heads.
National average: $60 – $151 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$65 – $165 each
Heavier-duty 4 in. pop-up head of the same type with check valve to stop low-head drainage, nozzle and arc adjusted
Premium
$82 – $207 each
Pressure-regulated 4 in. pop-up head of the same type with check valve and matched-precipitation nozzle, flexible swing connection
Cost Breakdown in Boston
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $27 – $68 | each |
| Labor | labor | $27 – $67 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $5.90 – $18 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $5.90 – $12 | each |
Prices adjusted for Boston local market conditions.
Sprinkler Heads photo examples
Rotor sprinkler head on a riser watering a planted bed
Photo: Ivan Radic · CC BY 2.0 · Source
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Cost Factors in Boston, Massachusetts
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($27.00-$68.00 per unit)
- Labor ($21.00-$53.00 per unit)
- Supplies & Other ($5.90-$18.00 per unit)
- Equipment & Disposal ($5.90-$12.00 per unit)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costsAt national average
Labor costs27.0% above avg
Labor costs in Boston run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Steve's Services: Sprinkler head replacement cost, stevesservicesllc.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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