Alabama cost guide
Gardener cost in Alabama
Quick answer
Gardener in Alabama costs an estimated $30 - $56 per hour. That is 13% below the national average, because landscaping workers in Alabama earn $17.36 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per hour)
- $30 - $56
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- -13%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #47 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in Alabama: $120 - $230 (4 hours at per hour)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects gardener prices in Alabama
- Hours per visit and how often the gardener comes.
- Tasks covered: weeding, deadheading, planting, pruning, mulching.
- Whether plants and materials are included or billed separately.
- Experience and specialty, such as native or ornamental gardens.
- Local labor costs: Alabama landscaping wages are 13% below the national average, and labor is about 90% of this job's price.
How Alabama compares
| State | Estimate (per hour) |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | $31 - $58 |
| South Dakota | $31 - $57 |
| Oklahoma | $31 - $57 |
| Alabama | $30 - $56 |
| Arkansas | $30 - $56 |
| Louisiana | $29 - $54 |
| West Virginia | $29 - $53 |
| United States | $35 - $65 |
Gardener companies in Alabama
Other landscaping costs in Alabama
- Lawn Mowing$39 - $62
- Lawn Fertilization$60 - $93
- Yard Cleanup$110 - $350
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$35 - $65
- Tree Removal$355 - $1,050
- Sod Installation$0.93 - $1.87
- Artificial Turf Installation$9.49 - $24
- Sprinkler System Installation$555 - $1,850
- Landscape Design$610 - $2,600
- Landscaping Installation$2,800 - $14,800
- Paver Patio$9.34 - $16
- Retaining Wall$33 - $61
- French Drain$9.20 - $32
- Landscape Lighting$75 - $280
- Xeriscaping$4.67 - $19
- Snow Removal$27 - $62
- Commercial Lawn Care$710 - $1,400
Gardener cost in Alabama: common questions
How much does gardener cost in Alabama?
About $30 - $56 per hour. The US range is $35 - $65 (HomeGuide).
Is gardener more expensive in Alabama than average?
Alabama ranks #47 of 51 for landscaping wages, so gardener runs 13% below the national average.
What affects gardener prices in Alabama?
Hours per visit and how often the gardener comes. Tasks covered: weeding, deadheading, planting, pruning, mulching. Whether plants and materials are included or billed separately. Experience and specialty, such as native or ornamental gardens.
How do I find gardener companies in Alabama?
Local Landscaping lists 48 businesses offering this service in Alabama, including in Scottsboro, Decatur, Tuscaloosa, Hoover and 8 more. Ask each for the hourly rate, minimum visit length and how materials are billed.
Planning estimate: US range from HomeGuide (2025) adjusted for Alabama by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.