Mississippi cost guide
Gardener cost in Mississippi
Quick answer
Gardener in Mississippi costs an estimated $28 - $53 per hour. That is 19% below the national average, because landscaping workers in Mississippi earn $16.12 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per hour)
- $28 - $53
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- -19%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #51 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in Mississippi: $110 - $210 (4 hours at per hour)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects gardener prices in Mississippi
- 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: Mississippi landscaping wages are 19% below the national average, and labor is about 90% of this job's price.
How Mississippi compares
| State | Estimate (per hour) |
|---|---|
| Arkansas | $30 - $56 |
| Louisiana | $29 - $54 |
| West Virginia | $29 - $53 |
| Mississippi | $28 - $53 |
| United States | $35 - $65 |
Gardener companies in Mississippi
Other landscaping costs in Mississippi
- Lawn Mowing$36 - $59
- Lawn Fertilization$58 - $90
- Yard Cleanup$105 - $330
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$33 - $61
- Tree Removal$335 - $1,000
- Sod Installation$0.91 - $1.81
- Artificial Turf Installation$9.28 - $23
- Sprinkler System Installation$540 - $1,800
- Landscape Design$570 - $2,450
- Landscaping Installation$2,700 - $14,300
- Paver Patio$9.07 - $15
- Retaining Wall$32 - $59
- French Drain$8.86 - $31
- Landscape Lighting$73 - $275
- Xeriscaping$4.53 - $18
- Snow Removal$25 - $59
- Commercial Lawn Care$675 - $1,350
Gardener cost in Mississippi: common questions
How much does gardener cost in Mississippi?
About $28 - $53 per hour. The US range is $35 - $65 (HomeGuide).
Is gardener more expensive in Mississippi than average?
Mississippi ranks #51 of 51 for landscaping wages, so gardener runs 19% below the national average.
What affects gardener prices in Mississippi?
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 Mississippi?
Local Landscaping lists 42 businesses offering this service in Mississippi, including in Meridian, Abbeville, Hernando, Clinton 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 Mississippi by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.