Texas cost guide
Gardener cost in Texas
Quick answer
Gardener in Texas costs an estimated $32 - $59 per hour. That is 9% below the national average, because landscaping workers in Texas earn $18.27 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per hour)
- $32 - $59
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- -9%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #43 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in Texas: $130 - $240 (4 hours at per hour)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects gardener prices in Texas
- 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: Texas landscaping wages are 9% below the national average, and labor is about 90% of this job's price.
How Texas compares
| State | Estimate (per hour) |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | $32 - $60 |
| Georgia | $32 - $60 |
| Kentucky | $32 - $59 |
| Texas | $32 - $59 |
| South Carolina | $31 - $58 |
| South Dakota | $31 - $57 |
| Oklahoma | $31 - $57 |
| United States | $35 - $65 |
Gardener companies in Texas
Other landscaping costs in Texas
- Lawn Mowing$40 - $65
- Lawn Fertilization$62 - $95
- Yard Cleanup$115 - $365
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$36 - $68
- Tree Removal$370 - $1,100
- Sod Installation$0.95 - $1.91
- Artificial Turf Installation$9.65 - $24
- Sprinkler System Installation$570 - $1,900
- Landscape Design$635 - $2,750
- Landscaping Installation$2,850 - $15,200
- Paver Patio$9.54 - $16
- Retaining Wall$33 - $62
- French Drain$9.44 - $33
- Landscape Lighting$77 - $290
- Xeriscaping$4.77 - $19
- Snow Removal$28 - $65
- Commercial Lawn Care$740 - $1,500
Gardener cost in Texas: common questions
How much does gardener cost in Texas?
About $32 - $59 per hour. The US range is $35 - $65 (HomeGuide).
Is gardener more expensive in Texas than average?
Texas ranks #43 of 51 for landscaping wages, so gardener runs 9% below the national average.
What affects gardener prices in Texas?
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 Texas?
Local Landscaping lists 50 businesses offering this service in Texas, including in Frisco, Arlington, Dallas, Amarillo 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 Texas by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.