Iowa cost guide
Gardener cost in Iowa
Quick answer
Gardener in Iowa costs an estimated $34 - $64 per hour. 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 hour)
- $34 - $64
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- -2%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #28 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in Iowa: $140 - $250 (4 hours at per hour)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects gardener prices in Iowa
- 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: Iowa landscaping wages are 2% below the national average, and labor is about 90% of this job's price.
How Iowa compares
Gardener 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
- 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$785 - $1,550
Gardener cost in Iowa: common questions
How much does gardener cost in Iowa?
About $34 - $64 per hour. The US range is $35 - $65 (HomeGuide).
Is gardener more expensive in Iowa than average?
Iowa ranks #28 of 51 for landscaping wages, so gardener runs 2% below the national average.
What affects gardener prices in Iowa?
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 Iowa?
Local Landscaping lists 18 businesses offering this service in Iowa, including in Council Bluffs, West Des Moines, Des Moines, Clinton and 6 more. Ask each for the hourly rate, minimum visit length and how materials are billed.
Planning estimate: US range from HomeGuide (2025) 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.