Cost guide
How much does lawn mowing cost?
Quick answer
Lawn Mowing costs $44 - $71 per visit in the US, about $57 on average (LawnStarter, 2026). It is most expensive in District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Washington and cheapest in Mississippi, West Virginia, Louisiana, following local landscaping wages.
- US range (per visit)
- $44 - $71
- Typical
- $57
- Most expensive
- District of Columbia
- Cheapest
- Mississippi
Estimates compiled .
Cost calculator
Estimated cost in the US: $1,140 - $1,850 (26 visits at per visit)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects the price
- Lawn size and how many obstacles (beds, trees, play sets) the crew has to trim around.
- How often you book: weekly and biweekly route customers usually pay less per visit than one-off cuts.
- Grass height and condition. Overgrown or wet lawns take longer.
- Whether edging, trimming and blowing off hard surfaces are included.
Lawn Mowing cost in every state
Highest to lowest. Open a state for its calculator and local companies.
US range from LawnStarter (2026); state estimates adjust the labor share by BLS landscaping wages. How the estimates work.
Other landscaping costs
- Lawn Fertilization cost
- Yard Cleanup cost
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming cost
- Gardener cost
- Tree Removal cost
- Sod Installation cost
- Artificial Turf Installation cost
- Sprinkler System Installation cost
- Landscape Design cost
- Landscaping Installation cost
- Paver Patio cost
- Retaining Wall cost
- French Drain cost
- Landscape Lighting cost
- Xeriscaping cost
- Snow Removal cost
- Commercial Lawn Care cost
Lawn Mowing cost: common questions
How much does lawn mowing cost?
Nationally $44 - $71 per visit, with $57 typical, according to LawnStarter. State estimates range from $36 - $59 in Mississippi to $52 - $84 in District of Columbia.
What affects the cost of lawn mowing?
Lawn size and how many obstacles (beds, trees, play sets) the crew has to trim around. How often you book: weekly and biweekly route customers usually pay less per visit than one-off cuts. Grass height and condition. Overgrown or wet lawns take longer. Whether edging, trimming and blowing off hard surfaces are included.
What should a lawn mowing quote include?
Ask each company to put the visit schedule, what each visit includes, and how missed visits for rain are handled in writing, and compare at least two or three quotes for the same scope.
Where is lawn mowing cheapest?
Based on landscaping wages, the lowest estimates are in Mississippi ($36 - $59), West Virginia ($37 - $59), Louisiana ($37 - $59).