Washington cost guide
Gardener cost in Washington
Quick answer
Gardener in Washington costs an estimated $40 - $74 per hour. That is 15% above the national average, because landscaping workers in Washington earn $23.62 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per hour)
- $40 - $74
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- +15%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #3 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in Washington: $160 - $300 (4 hours at per hour)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects gardener prices in Washington
- 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: Washington landscaping wages are 15% above the national average, and labor is about 90% of this job's price.
How Washington compares
| State | Estimate (per hour) |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $42 - $77 |
| Massachusetts | $41 - $76 |
| Washington | $40 - $74 |
| California | $39 - $72 |
| Vermont | $39 - $72 |
| Alaska | $39 - $72 |
| United States | $35 - $65 |
Gardener companies in Washington
Other landscaping costs in Washington
- Lawn Mowing$50 - $81
- Lawn Fertilization$70 - $110
- Yard Cleanup$140 - $455
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$46 - $86
- Tree Removal$450 - $1,350
- Sod Installation$1.07 - $2.15
- Artificial Turf Installation$11 - $26
- Sprinkler System Installation$650 - $2,150
- Landscape Design$800 - $3,450
- Landscaping Installation$3,250 - $17,300
- Paver Patio$11 - $18
- Retaining Wall$38 - $70
- French Drain$11 - $38
- Landscape Lighting$85 - $320
- Xeriscaping$5.36 - $21
- Snow Removal$34 - $78
- Commercial Lawn Care$895 - $1,800
Gardener cost in Washington: common questions
How much does gardener cost in Washington?
About $40 - $74 per hour. The US range is $35 - $65 (HomeGuide).
Is gardener more expensive in Washington than average?
Washington ranks #3 of 51 for landscaping wages, so gardener runs 15% above the national average.
What affects gardener prices in Washington?
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 Washington?
Local Landscaping lists 55 businesses offering this service in Washington, including in Shoreline, Kent, Bellevue, Kirkland 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 Washington by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.