Montana cost guide
Gardener cost in Montana
Quick answer
Gardener in Montana costs an estimated $37 - $70 per hour. That is 7% above the national average, because landscaping workers in Montana earn $21.90 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per hour)
- $37 - $70
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- +7%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #13 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in Montana: $150 - $280 (4 hours at per hour)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects gardener prices in Montana
- 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: Montana landscaping wages are 7% above the national average, and labor is about 90% of this job's price.
How Montana compares
| State | Estimate (per hour) |
|---|---|
| Oregon | $38 - $70 |
| New Hampshire | $38 - $70 |
| New York | $37 - $70 |
| Montana | $37 - $70 |
| Rhode Island | $37 - $69 |
| Maine | $37 - $69 |
| Hawaii | $37 - $69 |
| United States | $35 - $65 |
Gardener companies in Montana
Other landscaping costs in Montana
- Lawn Mowing$47 - $76
- Lawn Fertilization$68 - $105
- Yard Cleanup$135 - $425
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$43 - $80
- Tree Removal$425 - $1,250
- Sod Installation$1.03 - $2.07
- Artificial Turf Installation$10 - $26
- Sprinkler System Installation$625 - $2,100
- Landscape Design$750 - $3,200
- Landscaping Installation$3,100 - $16,600
- Paver Patio$10 - $18
- Retaining Wall$36 - $67
- French Drain$10 - $36
- Landscape Lighting$82 - $310
- Xeriscaping$5.17 - $21
- Snow Removal$32 - $74
- Commercial Lawn Care$845 - $1,700
Gardener cost in Montana: common questions
How much does gardener cost in Montana?
About $37 - $70 per hour. The US range is $35 - $65 (HomeGuide).
Is gardener more expensive in Montana than average?
Montana ranks #13 of 51 for landscaping wages, so gardener runs 7% above the national average.
What affects gardener prices in Montana?
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 Montana?
Local Landscaping lists 32 businesses offering this service in Montana, including in Alberton, Bozeman, Hamilton, Bainville 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 Montana by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.