New Jersey cost guide
Shrub & Hedge Trimming cost in New Jersey
Quick answer
Shrub & Hedge Trimming in New Jersey costs an estimated $41 - $77 per hour. That is 2% above the national average, because landscaping workers in New Jersey earn $20.82 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per hour)
- $41 - $77
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- +2%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #21 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in New Jersey: $160 - $310 (4 hours at per hour)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects shrub & hedge trimming prices in New Jersey
- Number, height and density of shrubs and hedges.
- Access: tall hedges may need ladders or lifts.
- Whether clippings are removed from the property.
- How overgrown the plants are since the last trim.
- Local labor costs: New Jersey landscaping wages are 2% above the national average, and labor is about 90% of this job's price.
How New Jersey compares
Shrub & Hedge Trimming companies in New Jersey
Other landscaping costs in New Jersey
- Lawn Mowing$45 - $72
- Lawn Fertilization$66 - $100
- Yard Cleanup$130 - $410
- Gardener$36 - $66
- Tree Removal$410 - $1,200
- Sod Installation$1.01 - $2.02
- Artificial Turf Installation$10 - $25
- Sprinkler System Installation$605 - $2,000
- Landscape Design$715 - $3,050
- Landscaping Installation$3,050 - $16,200
- Paver Patio$10 - $17
- Retaining Wall$35 - $66
- French Drain$10 - $35
- Landscape Lighting$81 - $305
- Xeriscaping$5.05 - $20
- Snow Removal$31 - $71
- Commercial Lawn Care$815 - $1,650
Shrub & Hedge Trimming cost in New Jersey: common questions
How much does shrub & hedge trimming cost in New Jersey?
About $41 - $77 per hour. The US range is $40 - $75 (HomeGuide).
Is shrub & hedge trimming more expensive in New Jersey than average?
New Jersey ranks #21 of 51 for landscaping wages, so shrub & hedge trimming runs 2% above the national average.
What affects shrub & hedge trimming prices in New Jersey?
Number, height and density of shrubs and hedges. Access: tall hedges may need ladders or lifts. Whether clippings are removed from the property. How overgrown the plants are since the last trim.
How do I find shrub & hedge trimming companies in New Jersey?
Local Landscaping lists 23 businesses offering this service in New Jersey, including in Woodbridge, Basking Ridge, New Brunswick, Newark and 8 more. Ask each for whether pricing is hourly or per shrub and whether cleanup is included.
Planning estimate: US range from HomeGuide (2026) adjusted for New Jersey by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.