New Jersey cost guide
Gardener cost in New Jersey
Quick answer
Gardener in New Jersey costs an estimated $36 - $66 per hour. That is 2% above the national average, because landscaping workers in New Jersey earn $20.82 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per hour)
- $36 - $66
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- +2%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #21 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in New Jersey: $140 - $270 (4 hours at per hour)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects gardener prices in New Jersey
- 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: New Jersey landscaping wages are 2% above the national average, and labor is about 90% of this job's price.
How New Jersey compares
Gardener companies in New Jersey
Other landscaping costs in New Jersey
- Lawn Mowing$45 - $72
- Lawn Fertilization$66 - $100
- Yard Cleanup$130 - $410
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$41 - $77
- Tree Removal$410 - $1,200
- Sod Installation$1.01 - $2.02
- Artificial Turf Installation$10 - $25
- Sprinkler System Installation$605 - $2,000
- Landscape Design$715 - $3,050
- Landscaping Installation$3,050 - $16,200
- Paver Patio$10 - $17
- Retaining Wall$35 - $66
- French Drain$10 - $35
- Landscape Lighting$81 - $305
- Xeriscaping$5.05 - $20
- Snow Removal$31 - $71
- Commercial Lawn Care$815 - $1,650
Gardener cost in New Jersey: common questions
How much does gardener cost in New Jersey?
About $36 - $66 per hour. The US range is $35 - $65 (HomeGuide).
Is gardener more expensive in New Jersey than average?
New Jersey ranks #21 of 51 for landscaping wages, so gardener runs 2% above the national average.
What affects gardener prices in New Jersey?
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 New Jersey?
Local Landscaping lists 77 businesses offering this service in New Jersey, including in Clifton, New Brunswick, Cherry Hill, North Bergen 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 New Jersey by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.