Iowa cost guide
Commercial Lawn Care cost in Iowa
Quick answer
Commercial Lawn Care in Iowa costs an estimated $785 - $1,550 per acre per month. That is 2% below the national average, because landscaping workers in Iowa earn $19.84 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per acre per month)
- $785 - $1,550
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- -2%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #28 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in Iowa: $790 - $1,570 (1 acres at per acre per month)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects commercial lawn care prices in Iowa
- 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: Iowa landscaping wages are 2% below the national average, and labor is about 75% of this job's price.
How Iowa compares
Commercial Lawn Care companies in Iowa
Other landscaping costs in Iowa
- Lawn Mowing$43 - $70
- Lawn Fertilization$64 - $99
- Yard Cleanup$120 - $390
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$39 - $73
- Gardener$34 - $64
- Tree Removal$390 - $1,200
- Sod Installation$0.99 - $1.98
- Artificial Turf Installation$9.92 - $25
- Sprinkler System Installation$595 - $2,000
- Landscape Design$685 - $2,950
- Landscaping Installation$2,950 - $15,800
- Paver Patio$9.89 - $17
- Retaining Wall$35 - $64
- French Drain$9.87 - $35
- Landscape Lighting$79 - $295
- Xeriscaping$4.95 - $20
- Snow Removal$29 - $69
Commercial Lawn Care cost in Iowa: common questions
How much does commercial lawn care cost in Iowa?
About $785 - $1,550 per acre per month. The US range is $800 - $1,600 (HomeGuide).
Is commercial lawn care more expensive in Iowa than average?
Iowa ranks #28 of 51 for landscaping wages, so commercial lawn care runs 2% below the national average.
What affects commercial lawn care prices in Iowa?
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 Iowa?
Local Landscaping lists 8 businesses offering this service in Iowa, including in Council Bluffs, Sioux City, Bettendorf, Mason City and 2 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 Iowa by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.