Maine cost guide
Gardener cost in Maine
Quick answer
Gardener in Maine costs an estimated $37 - $69 per hour. That is 6% above the national average, because landscaping workers in Maine earn $21.70 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per hour)
- $37 - $69
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- +6%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #15 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in Maine: $150 - $280 (4 hours at per hour)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects gardener prices in Maine
- 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: Maine landscaping wages are 6% above the national average, and labor is about 90% of this job's price.
How Maine compares
| State | Estimate (per hour) |
|---|---|
| New York | $37 - $70 |
| Montana | $37 - $70 |
| Rhode Island | $37 - $69 |
| Maine | $37 - $69 |
| Hawaii | $37 - $69 |
| Illinois | $37 - $68 |
| North Dakota | $36 - $67 |
| United States | $35 - $65 |
Gardener companies in Maine
Other landscaping costs in Maine
- Lawn Mowing$47 - $75
- Lawn Fertilization$67 - $105
- Yard Cleanup$130 - $425
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$42 - $80
- Tree Removal$420 - $1,250
- Sod Installation$1.03 - $2.06
- Artificial Turf Installation$10 - $26
- Sprinkler System Installation$620 - $2,050
- Landscape Design$740 - $3,200
- Landscaping Installation$3,100 - $16,500
- Paver Patio$10 - $18
- Retaining Wall$36 - $67
- French Drain$10 - $36
- Landscape Lighting$82 - $310
- Xeriscaping$5.15 - $21
- Snow Removal$32 - $74
- Commercial Lawn Care$840 - $1,700
Gardener cost in Maine: common questions
How much does gardener cost in Maine?
About $37 - $69 per hour. The US range is $35 - $65 (HomeGuide).
Is gardener more expensive in Maine than average?
Maine ranks #15 of 51 for landscaping wages, so gardener runs 6% above the national average.
What affects gardener prices in Maine?
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 Maine?
Local Landscaping lists 42 businesses offering this service in Maine, including in Rockland, Brunswick, Presque Isle, Auburn 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 Maine by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.