Massachusetts cost guide
Gardener cost in Massachusetts
Quick answer
Gardener in Massachusetts costs an estimated $41 - $76 per hour. That is 18% above the national average, because landscaping workers in Massachusetts earn $24.30 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per hour)
- $41 - $76
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- +18%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #2 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in Massachusetts: $160 - $310 (4 hours at per hour)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects gardener prices in Massachusetts
- 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: Massachusetts landscaping wages are 18% above the national average, and labor is about 90% of this job's price.
How Massachusetts compares
| State | Estimate (per hour) |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $42 - $77 |
| Massachusetts | $41 - $76 |
| Washington | $40 - $74 |
| California | $39 - $72 |
| Vermont | $39 - $72 |
| United States | $35 - $65 |
Gardener companies in Massachusetts
Other landscaping costs in Massachusetts
- Lawn Mowing$51 - $83
- Lawn Fertilization$71 - $110
- Yard Cleanup$145 - $465
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$47 - $88
- Tree Removal$460 - $1,400
- Sod Installation$1.09 - $2.18
- Artificial Turf Installation$11 - $27
- Sprinkler System Installation$660 - $2,200
- Landscape Design$825 - $3,550
- Landscaping Installation$3,300 - $17,600
- Paver Patio$11 - $18
- Retaining Wall$38 - $71
- French Drain$11 - $39
- Landscape Lighting$86 - $325
- Xeriscaping$5.44 - $22
- Snow Removal$34 - $80
- Commercial Lawn Care$915 - $1,850
Gardener cost in Massachusetts: common questions
How much does gardener cost in Massachusetts?
About $41 - $76 per hour. The US range is $35 - $65 (HomeGuide).
Is gardener more expensive in Massachusetts than average?
Massachusetts ranks #2 of 51 for landscaping wages, so gardener runs 18% above the national average.
What affects gardener prices in Massachusetts?
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 Massachusetts?
Local Landscaping lists 49 businesses offering this service in Massachusetts, including in Cambridge, Quincy, Westfield, Brockton 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 Massachusetts by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.