Louisiana cost guide
Gardener cost in Louisiana
Quick answer
Gardener in Louisiana costs an estimated $29 - $54 per hour. That is 17% below the national average, because landscaping workers in Louisiana earn $16.42 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per hour)
- $29 - $54
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- -17%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #49 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in Louisiana: $120 - $210 (4 hours at per hour)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects gardener prices in Louisiana
- 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: Louisiana landscaping wages are 17% below the national average, and labor is about 90% of this job's price.
How Louisiana compares
| State | Estimate (per hour) |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma | $31 - $57 |
| Alabama | $30 - $56 |
| Arkansas | $30 - $56 |
| Louisiana | $29 - $54 |
| West Virginia | $29 - $53 |
| Mississippi | $28 - $53 |
| United States | $35 - $65 |
Gardener companies in Louisiana
Other landscaping costs in Louisiana
- Lawn Mowing$37 - $59
- Lawn Fertilization$59 - $90
- Yard Cleanup$105 - $335
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$33 - $62
- Tree Removal$340 - $1,000
- Sod Installation$0.91 - $1.83
- Artificial Turf Installation$9.33 - $23
- Sprinkler System Installation$540 - $1,800
- Landscape Design$580 - $2,500
- Landscaping Installation$2,700 - $14,500
- Paver Patio$9.13 - $16
- Retaining Wall$32 - $59
- French Drain$8.94 - $31
- Landscape Lighting$74 - $275
- Xeriscaping$4.57 - $18
- Snow Removal$26 - $60
- Commercial Lawn Care$685 - $1,350
Gardener cost in Louisiana: common questions
How much does gardener cost in Louisiana?
About $29 - $54 per hour. The US range is $35 - $65 (HomeGuide).
Is gardener more expensive in Louisiana than average?
Louisiana ranks #49 of 51 for landscaping wages, so gardener runs 17% below the national average.
What affects gardener prices in Louisiana?
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 Louisiana?
Local Landscaping lists 42 businesses offering this service in Louisiana, including in Abita Springs, Addis, New Orleans, Bossier City 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 Louisiana by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.