Cost guide
Landscaping cost by state
Estimated prices for common landscaping jobs in every state, with the method and sources shown.
Quick answer
Landscaping prices track local labor costs. District of Columbia, Massachusetts and Washington have the highest landscaping wages and the highest estimated prices; Mississippi, West Virginia and Louisiana have the lowest. Nationally, lawn mowing runs about $44 - $71 per visit.
- States + DC
- 51
- Jobs priced
- 18
- Highest wage
- District of Columbia
- Lowest wage
- Mississippi
Estimates compiled .
Estimated prices by state
Sorted by landscaping wage, highest first. Open a state for every job and a calculator.
National price ranges used
| Job | US range | Typical | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn mowing | $44 - $71 | $57 | per visit | LawnStarter 2026 |
| Lawn fertilization | $65 - $100 | - | per application | HomeGuide 2025 |
| Yard cleanup | $125 - $400 | - | per cleanup | HomeGuide 2026 |
| Shrub and bush trimming | $40 - $75 | - | per hour | HomeGuide 2026 |
| Gardener | $35 - $65 | - | per hour | HomeGuide 2025 |
| Tree removal | $400 - $1,200 | $850 | per tree removed | HomeGuide 2026 |
| Sod installation | $1 - $2 | - | per sq ft installed | HomeGuide 2025 |
| Artificial grass installation | $10 - $25 | - | per sq ft installed | HomeGuide 2025 |
| Sprinkler system installation | $600 - $2,000 | - | per zone | HomeGuide 2026 |
| Landscape design plan | $700 - $3,000 | - | total plan | HomeGuide 2025 |
| Complete new landscaping installation | $3,000 - $16,000 | - | total project | HomeGuide 2026 |
| Paver patio | $10 - $17 | - | per sq ft installed | HomeGuide 2024 |
| Retaining wall | $35 - $65 | - | per sq ft of wall face | HomeGuide 2026 |
| Exterior French drain | $10 - $35 | - | per linear ft | HomeGuide 2026 |
| Landscape lighting | $80 - $300 | - | per fixture installed | HomeGuide 2023 |
| Xeriscaping | $5 - $20 | - | per sq ft | Fixr 2025 |
| Residential snow removal | $30 - $70 | - | per visit | HomeGuide 2024 |
| Full-service commercial lawn care | $800 - $1,600 | - | per acre per month | HomeGuide 2026 |
State wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025, landscaping and groundskeeping workers (SOC 37-3011). Compiled .
Landscaping cost: common questions
Which state is the most expensive for landscaping?
District of Columbia has the highest landscaping wage ($24.62/hour, 21% above the national average), followed by Massachusetts and Washington.
Which state is the cheapest for landscaping?
Mississippi has the lowest landscaping wage ($16.12/hour, 21% below the national average), followed by West Virginia and Louisiana.
How are these state estimates calculated?
National price ranges from published cost guides are adjusted by each state's mean hourly wage for landscaping and groundskeeping workers relative to the national mean (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). Only the labor share of each job is adjusted, so material-heavy jobs vary less between states.
Are these prices quotes?
No. They are planning estimates to help you judge quotes. Listed businesses on Local Landscaping have not set or confirmed them. Lot size, access, materials and season all change the final price.