New Mexico cost guide
Shrub & Hedge Trimming cost in New Mexico
Quick answer
Shrub & Hedge Trimming in New Mexico costs an estimated $38 - $71 per hour. That is 6% below the national average, because landscaping workers in New Mexico earn $19.07 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per hour)
- $38 - $71
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- -6%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #36 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in New Mexico: $150 - $280 (4 hours at per hour)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects shrub & hedge trimming prices in New Mexico
- 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 Mexico landscaping wages are 6% below the national average, and labor is about 90% of this job's price.
How New Mexico compares
Shrub & Hedge Trimming companies in New Mexico
Other landscaping costs in New Mexico
- Lawn Mowing$42 - $67
- Lawn Fertilization$63 - $97
- Yard Cleanup$120 - $380
- Gardener$33 - $61
- Tree Removal$380 - $1,150
- Sod Installation$0.97 - $1.94
- Artificial Turf Installation$9.78 - $24
- Sprinkler System Installation$580 - $1,950
- Landscape Design$660 - $2,850
- Landscaping Installation$2,900 - $15,500
- Paver Patio$9.72 - $17
- Retaining Wall$34 - $63
- French Drain$9.66 - $34
- Landscape Lighting$78 - $295
- Xeriscaping$4.86 - $19
- Snow Removal$29 - $67
- Commercial Lawn Care$765 - $1,550
Shrub & Hedge Trimming cost in New Mexico: common questions
How much does shrub & hedge trimming cost in New Mexico?
About $38 - $71 per hour. The US range is $40 - $75 (HomeGuide).
Is shrub & hedge trimming more expensive in New Mexico than average?
New Mexico ranks #36 of 51 for landscaping wages, so shrub & hedge trimming runs 6% below the national average.
What affects shrub & hedge trimming prices in New Mexico?
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 Mexico?
Local Landscaping lists 7 businesses offering this service in New Mexico, including in Alamogordo, Albuquerque, Los Lunas, Rio Rancho and 1 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 Mexico by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.