Minnesota cost guide
Gardener cost in Minnesota
Quick answer
Gardener in Minnesota costs an estimated $38 - $70 per hour. That is 8% above the national average, because landscaping workers in Minnesota earn $22.21 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per hour)
- $38 - $70
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- +8%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #8 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in Minnesota: $150 - $280 (4 hours at per hour)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects gardener prices in Minnesota
- 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: Minnesota landscaping wages are 8% above the national average, and labor is about 90% of this job's price.
How Minnesota compares
| State | Estimate (per hour) |
|---|---|
| Vermont | $39 - $72 |
| Alaska | $39 - $72 |
| Colorado | $38 - $71 |
| Minnesota | $38 - $70 |
| Connecticut | $38 - $70 |
| Oregon | $38 - $70 |
| New Hampshire | $38 - $70 |
| United States | $35 - $65 |
Gardener companies in Minnesota
Other landscaping costs in Minnesota
- Lawn Mowing$47 - $77
- Lawn Fertilization$68 - $105
- Yard Cleanup$135 - $430
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$43 - $81
- Tree Removal$430 - $1,300
- Sod Installation$1.04 - $2.08
- Artificial Turf Installation$10 - $26
- Sprinkler System Installation$630 - $2,100
- Landscape Design$760 - $3,250
- Landscaping Installation$3,150 - $16,700
- Paver Patio$10 - $18
- Retaining Wall$36 - $68
- French Drain$11 - $37
- Landscape Lighting$83 - $310
- Xeriscaping$5.21 - $21
- Snow Removal$32 - $75
- Commercial Lawn Care$855 - $1,700
Gardener cost in Minnesota: common questions
How much does gardener cost in Minnesota?
About $38 - $70 per hour. The US range is $35 - $65 (HomeGuide).
Is gardener more expensive in Minnesota than average?
Minnesota ranks #8 of 51 for landscaping wages, so gardener runs 8% above the national average.
What affects gardener prices in Minnesota?
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 Minnesota?
Local Landscaping lists 38 businesses offering this service in Minnesota, including in Burnsville, Minneapolis, East Bethel, Bloomington 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 Minnesota by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.