South Carolina cost guide
Gardener cost in South Carolina
Quick answer
Gardener in South Carolina costs an estimated $31 - $58 per hour. That is 10% below the national average, because landscaping workers in South Carolina earn $18.04 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per hour)
- $31 - $58
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- -10%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #44 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in South Carolina: $130 - $230 (4 hours at per hour)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects gardener prices in South Carolina
- 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: South Carolina landscaping wages are 10% below the national average, and labor is about 90% of this job's price.
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Gardener companies in South Carolina
Other landscaping costs in South Carolina
- Lawn Mowing$40 - $64
- Lawn Fertilization$61 - $94
- Yard Cleanup$115 - $360
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$36 - $67
- Tree Removal$365 - $1,100
- Sod Installation$0.95 - $1.90
- Artificial Turf Installation$9.61 - $24
- Sprinkler System Installation$565 - $1,900
- Landscape Design$630 - $2,700
- Landscaping Installation$2,850 - $15,100
- Paver Patio$9.49 - $16
- Retaining Wall$33 - $62
- French Drain$9.38 - $33
- Landscape Lighting$76 - $285
- Xeriscaping$4.75 - $19
- Snow Removal$27 - $64
- Commercial Lawn Care$730 - $1,450
Gardener cost in South Carolina: common questions
How much does gardener cost in South Carolina?
About $31 - $58 per hour. The US range is $35 - $65 (HomeGuide).
Is gardener more expensive in South Carolina than average?
South Carolina ranks #44 of 51 for landscaping wages, so gardener runs 10% below the national average.
What affects gardener prices in South Carolina?
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 South Carolina?
Local Landscaping lists 36 businesses offering this service in South Carolina, including in Mount Pleasant, Anderson, North Myrtle Beach, Columbia 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 South Carolina by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.