Massachusetts cost guide
Landscape Design cost in Massachusetts
Quick answer
Landscape Design in Massachusetts costs an estimated $825 - $3,550 total plan. That is 18% above the national average, because landscaping workers in Massachusetts earn $24.30 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (total plan)
- $825 - $3,550
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- +18%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #2 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Priced as total plan.
Estimated cost in Massachusetts: $820 - $3,530
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects landscape design prices in Massachusetts
- Property size and how detailed the plan is (concept vs construction drawings).
- Number of site visits and revision rounds.
- Designer credentials, such as a licensed landscape architect.
- Whether the fee is credited if the same firm installs the plan.
- Local labor costs: Massachusetts landscaping wages are 18% above the national average, and labor is about 90% of this job's price.
How Massachusetts compares
| State | Estimate (total plan) |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $835 - $3,550 |
| Massachusetts | $825 - $3,550 |
| Washington | $800 - $3,450 |
| California | $775 - $3,350 |
| Vermont | $775 - $3,300 |
| United States | $700 - $3,000 |
Landscape Design companies in Massachusetts
Other landscaping costs in Massachusetts
- Lawn Mowing$51 - $83
- Lawn Fertilization$71 - $110
- Yard Cleanup$145 - $465
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$47 - $88
- Gardener$41 - $76
- Tree Removal$460 - $1,400
- Sod Installation$1.09 - $2.18
- Artificial Turf Installation$11 - $27
- Sprinkler System Installation$660 - $2,200
- Landscaping Installation$3,300 - $17,600
- Paver Patio$11 - $18
- Retaining Wall$38 - $71
- French Drain$11 - $39
- Landscape Lighting$86 - $325
- Xeriscaping$5.44 - $22
- Snow Removal$34 - $80
- Commercial Lawn Care$915 - $1,850
Landscape Design cost in Massachusetts: common questions
How much does landscape design cost in Massachusetts?
About $825 - $3,550 total plan. The US range is $700 - $3,000 (HomeGuide).
Is landscape design more expensive in Massachusetts than average?
Massachusetts ranks #2 of 51 for landscaping wages, so landscape design runs 18% above the national average.
What affects landscape design prices in Massachusetts?
Property size and how detailed the plan is (concept vs construction drawings). Number of site visits and revision rounds. Designer credentials, such as a licensed landscape architect. Whether the fee is credited if the same firm installs the plan.
How do I find landscape design companies in Massachusetts?
Local Landscaping lists 82 businesses offering this service in Massachusetts, including in Cambridge, Boston, Worcester, Somerville and 8 more. Ask each for the deliverables, revision rounds and whether the fee is credited toward installation.
Planning estimate: US range from HomeGuide (2025) adjusted for Massachusetts by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.