South Dakota cost guide
Lawn Mowing cost in South Dakota
Quick answer
Lawn Mowing in South Dakota costs an estimated $39 - $63 per visit, about $50 typical. That is 11% below the national average, because landscaping workers in South Dakota earn $17.60 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per visit)
- $39 - $63
- Typical
- $50
- vs US average
- -11%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #45 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in South Dakota: $1,010 - $1,640 (26 visits at per visit)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects lawn mowing prices in South Dakota
- 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: South Dakota landscaping wages are 11% below the national average, and labor is about 85% of this job's price.
How South Dakota compares
Lawn Mowing companies in South Dakota
Other landscaping costs in South Dakota
- Lawn Fertilization$61 - $93
- Yard Cleanup$110 - $355
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$35 - $66
- Gardener$31 - $57
- Tree Removal$355 - $1,050
- Sod Installation$0.94 - $1.88
- Artificial Turf Installation$9.53 - $24
- Sprinkler System Installation$560 - $1,850
- Landscape Design$615 - $2,650
- Landscaping Installation$2,800 - $14,900
- Paver Patio$9.40 - $16
- Retaining Wall$33 - $61
- French Drain$9.26 - $32
- Landscape Lighting$76 - $285
- Xeriscaping$4.70 - $19
- Snow Removal$27 - $63
- Commercial Lawn Care$720 - $1,450
Lawn Mowing cost in South Dakota: common questions
How much does lawn mowing cost in South Dakota?
About $39 - $63 per visit, $50 typical. The US range is $44 - $71 (LawnStarter).
Is lawn mowing more expensive in South Dakota than average?
South Dakota ranks #45 of 51 for landscaping wages, so lawn mowing runs 11% below the national average.
What affects lawn mowing prices in South Dakota?
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 South Dakota?
Local Landscaping lists 86 businesses offering this service in South Dakota, including in Sioux Falls, Brookings, Rapid City, Watertown 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 South Dakota by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.