Ohio cost guide
Gardener cost in Ohio
Quick answer
Gardener in Ohio costs an estimated $33 - $62 per hour. That is 5% below the national average, because landscaping workers in Ohio earn $19.18 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per hour)
- $33 - $62
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- -5%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #34 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in Ohio: $130 - $250 (4 hours at per hour)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects gardener prices in Ohio
- 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: Ohio landscaping wages are 5% below the national average, and labor is about 90% of this job's price.
How Ohio compares
| State | Estimate (per hour) |
|---|---|
| Kansas | $34 - $63 |
| Michigan | $34 - $63 |
| Indiana | $33 - $62 |
| Ohio | $33 - $62 |
| Delaware | $33 - $61 |
| New Mexico | $33 - $61 |
| North Carolina | $33 - $61 |
| United States | $35 - $65 |
Gardener companies in Ohio
Other landscaping costs in Ohio
- Lawn Mowing$42 - $68
- Lawn Fertilization$63 - $97
- Yard Cleanup$120 - $380
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$38 - $71
- Tree Removal$380 - $1,150
- Sod Installation$0.97 - $1.95
- Artificial Turf Installation$9.80 - $25
- Sprinkler System Installation$585 - $1,950
- Landscape Design$665 - $2,850
- Landscaping Installation$2,900 - $15,500
- Paver Patio$9.75 - $17
- Retaining Wall$34 - $63
- French Drain$9.69 - $34
- Landscape Lighting$78 - $295
- Xeriscaping$4.87 - $19
- Snow Removal$29 - $67
- Commercial Lawn Care$765 - $1,550
Gardener cost in Ohio: common questions
How much does gardener cost in Ohio?
About $33 - $62 per hour. The US range is $35 - $65 (HomeGuide).
Is gardener more expensive in Ohio than average?
Ohio ranks #34 of 51 for landscaping wages, so gardener runs 5% below the national average.
What affects gardener prices in Ohio?
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 Ohio?
Local Landscaping lists 40 businesses offering this service in Ohio, including in Dayton, Hamilton, Akron, Youngstown 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 Ohio by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.