Michigan cost guide
Lawn Mowing cost in Michigan
Quick answer
Lawn Mowing in Michigan costs an estimated $42 - $69 per visit, about $55 typical. That is 4% below the national average, because landscaping workers in Michigan earn $19.49 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per visit)
- $42 - $69
- Typical
- $55
- vs US average
- -4%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #32 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in Michigan: $1,100 - $1,780 (26 visits at per visit)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects lawn mowing prices in Michigan
- 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: Michigan landscaping wages are 4% below the national average, and labor is about 85% of this job's price.
How Michigan compares
Lawn Mowing companies in Michigan
Other landscaping costs in Michigan
- Lawn Fertilization$64 - $98
- Yard Cleanup$120 - $385
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$39 - $72
- Gardener$34 - $63
- Tree Removal$385 - $1,150
- Sod Installation$0.98 - $1.96
- Artificial Turf Installation$9.86 - $25
- Sprinkler System Installation$590 - $1,950
- Landscape Design$675 - $2,900
- Landscaping Installation$2,950 - $15,700
- Paver Patio$9.81 - $17
- Retaining Wall$34 - $64
- French Drain$9.77 - $34
- Landscape Lighting$79 - $295
- Xeriscaping$4.91 - $20
- Snow Removal$29 - $68
- Commercial Lawn Care$775 - $1,550
Lawn Mowing cost in Michigan: common questions
How much does lawn mowing cost in Michigan?
About $42 - $69 per visit, $55 typical. The US range is $44 - $71 (LawnStarter).
Is lawn mowing more expensive in Michigan than average?
Michigan ranks #32 of 51 for landscaping wages, so lawn mowing runs 4% below the national average.
What affects lawn mowing prices in Michigan?
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 Michigan?
Local Landscaping lists 224 businesses offering this service in Michigan, including in Detroit, Ann Arbor, Wyoming, Dearborn 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 Michigan by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.