Colorado cost guide
Gardener cost in Colorado
Quick answer
Gardener in Colorado costs an estimated $38 - $71 per hour. That is 10% above the national average, because landscaping workers in Colorado earn $22.52 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per hour)
- $38 - $71
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- +10%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #7 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in Colorado: $150 - $290 (4 hours at per hour)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects gardener prices in Colorado
- 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: Colorado landscaping wages are 10% above the national average, and labor is about 90% of this job's price.
How Colorado compares
| State | Estimate (per hour) |
|---|---|
| California | $39 - $72 |
| Vermont | $39 - $72 |
| Alaska | $39 - $72 |
| Colorado | $38 - $71 |
| Minnesota | $38 - $70 |
| Connecticut | $38 - $70 |
| Oregon | $38 - $70 |
| United States | $35 - $65 |
Gardener companies in Colorado
Other landscaping costs in Colorado
- Lawn Mowing$48 - $78
- Lawn Fertilization$69 - $105
- Yard Cleanup$135 - $435
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$44 - $82
- Tree Removal$435 - $1,300
- Sod Installation$1.05 - $2.10
- Artificial Turf Installation$10 - $26
- Sprinkler System Installation$630 - $2,100
- Landscape Design$770 - $3,300
- Landscaping Installation$3,150 - $16,900
- Paver Patio$10 - $18
- Retaining Wall$37 - $68
- French Drain$11 - $37
- Landscape Lighting$83 - $315
- Xeriscaping$5.24 - $21
- Snow Removal$32 - $76
- Commercial Lawn Care$865 - $1,750
Gardener cost in Colorado: common questions
How much does gardener cost in Colorado?
About $38 - $71 per hour. The US range is $35 - $65 (HomeGuide).
Is gardener more expensive in Colorado than average?
Colorado ranks #7 of 51 for landscaping wages, so gardener runs 10% above the national average.
What affects gardener prices in Colorado?
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 Colorado?
Local Landscaping lists 66 businesses offering this service in Colorado, including in Boulder, Arvada, Thornton, Longmont 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 Colorado by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.