California cost guide
Commercial Lawn Care cost in California
Quick answer
Commercial Lawn Care in California costs an estimated $875 - $1,750 per acre per month. That is 9% above the national average, because landscaping workers in California earn $22.80 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per acre per month)
- $875 - $1,750
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- +9%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #4 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in California: $870 - $1,750 (1 acres at per acre per month)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects commercial lawn care prices in California
- Acreage and the number of buildings or entrances.
- Service frequency and the level of detail expected.
- Seasonal add-ons: flowers, mulch, leaf cleanup, snow.
- Insurance and reporting requirements in the contract.
- Local labor costs: California landscaping wages are 9% above the national average, and labor is about 75% of this job's price.
How California compares
| State | Estimate (per acre per month) |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $925 - $1,850 |
| Massachusetts | $915 - $1,850 |
| Washington | $895 - $1,800 |
| California | $875 - $1,750 |
| Vermont | $870 - $1,750 |
| Alaska | $870 - $1,750 |
| Colorado | $865 - $1,750 |
| United States | $800 - $1,600 |
Commercial Lawn Care companies in California
Other landscaping costs in California
- Lawn Mowing$49 - $78
- Lawn Fertilization$69 - $105
- Yard Cleanup$140 - $440
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$44 - $83
- Gardener$39 - $72
- Tree Removal$440 - $1,300
- Sod Installation$1.05 - $2.11
- Artificial Turf Installation$10 - $26
- Sprinkler System Installation$635 - $2,100
- Landscape Design$775 - $3,350
- Landscaping Installation$3,200 - $17,000
- Paver Patio$11 - $18
- Retaining Wall$37 - $69
- French Drain$11 - $37
- Landscape Lighting$84 - $315
- Xeriscaping$5.27 - $21
- Snow Removal$33 - $76
Commercial Lawn Care cost in California: common questions
How much does commercial lawn care cost in California?
About $875 - $1,750 per acre per month. The US range is $800 - $1,600 (HomeGuide).
Is commercial lawn care more expensive in California than average?
California ranks #4 of 51 for landscaping wages, so commercial lawn care runs 9% above the national average.
What affects commercial lawn care prices in California?
Acreage and the number of buildings or entrances. Service frequency and the level of detail expected. Seasonal add-ons: flowers, mulch, leaf cleanup, snow. Insurance and reporting requirements in the contract.
How do I find commercial lawn care companies in California?
Local Landscaping lists 29 businesses offering this service in California, including in Bakersfield, Riverside, Anaheim, San Bernardino and 8 more. Ask each for the scope per visit, insurance certificates and how extra work is approved.
Planning estimate: US range from HomeGuide (2026) adjusted for California by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.