South Dakota cost guide
Gardener cost in South Dakota
Quick answer
Gardener in South Dakota costs an estimated $31 - $57 per hour. That is 12% below the national average, because landscaping workers in South Dakota earn $17.60 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per hour)
- $31 - $57
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- -12%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #45 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in South Dakota: $120 - $230 (4 hours at per hour)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects gardener prices in South Dakota
- 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 Dakota landscaping wages are 12% below the national average, and labor is about 90% of this job's price.
How South Dakota compares
Gardener companies in South Dakota
Other landscaping costs in South Dakota
- Lawn Mowing$39 - $63
- Lawn Fertilization$61 - $93
- Yard Cleanup$110 - $355
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$35 - $66
- Tree Removal$355 - $1,050
- Sod Installation$0.94 - $1.88
- Artificial Turf Installation$9.53 - $24
- Sprinkler System Installation$560 - $1,850
- Landscape Design$615 - $2,650
- Landscaping Installation$2,800 - $14,900
- Paver Patio$9.40 - $16
- Retaining Wall$33 - $61
- French Drain$9.26 - $32
- Landscape Lighting$76 - $285
- Xeriscaping$4.70 - $19
- Snow Removal$27 - $63
- Commercial Lawn Care$720 - $1,450
Gardener cost in South Dakota: common questions
How much does gardener cost in South Dakota?
About $31 - $57 per hour. The US range is $35 - $65 (HomeGuide).
Is gardener more expensive in South Dakota than average?
South Dakota ranks #45 of 51 for landscaping wages, so gardener runs 12% below the national average.
What affects gardener prices in South Dakota?
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 Dakota?
Local Landscaping lists 5 businesses offering this service in South Dakota, including in Sioux Falls, Huron, Rapid City, Sturgis and 1 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 Dakota by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.