Iowa cost guide
Lawn Mowing cost in Iowa
Quick answer
Lawn Mowing in Iowa costs an estimated $43 - $70 per visit, about $56 typical. That is 2% below the national average, because landscaping workers in Iowa earn $19.84 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per visit)
- $43 - $70
- Typical
- $56
- vs US average
- -2%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #28 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in Iowa: $1,120 - $1,810 (26 visits at per visit)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects lawn mowing prices in Iowa
- 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.
- Local labor costs: Iowa landscaping wages are 2% below the national average, and labor is about 85% of this job's price.
How Iowa compares
Lawn Mowing companies in Iowa
Other landscaping costs in Iowa
- Lawn Fertilization$64 - $99
- Yard Cleanup$120 - $390
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$39 - $73
- Gardener$34 - $64
- Tree Removal$390 - $1,200
- Sod Installation$0.99 - $1.98
- Artificial Turf Installation$9.92 - $25
- Sprinkler System Installation$595 - $2,000
- Landscape Design$685 - $2,950
- Landscaping Installation$2,950 - $15,800
- Paver Patio$9.89 - $17
- Retaining Wall$35 - $64
- French Drain$9.87 - $35
- Landscape Lighting$79 - $295
- Xeriscaping$4.95 - $20
- Snow Removal$29 - $69
- Commercial Lawn Care$785 - $1,550
Lawn Mowing cost in Iowa: common questions
How much does lawn mowing cost in Iowa?
About $43 - $70 per visit, $56 typical. The US range is $44 - $71 (LawnStarter).
Is lawn mowing more expensive in Iowa than average?
Iowa ranks #28 of 51 for landscaping wages, so lawn mowing runs 2% below the national average.
What affects lawn mowing prices in Iowa?
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.
How do I find lawn mowing companies in Iowa?
Local Landscaping lists 163 businesses offering this service in Iowa, including in Sioux City, Marshalltown, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids and 8 more. Ask each for the visit schedule, what each visit includes, and how missed visits for rain are handled.
Planning estimate: US range from LawnStarter (2026) adjusted for Iowa by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.