BLS wage data says landscapers in Maine earn $17.46/hr. That's 6.3% below the national average. Here's what that means for your bids.
BLS Hourly Wage
$17.46
Customer Rate
$37–$50/hr
Markup Factor
2.5x
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2023. Customer rate = wage × markup.
Maine
National Avg
| Service | Maine Price Range |
|---|---|
| Lawn mowing (average lot, weekly) | $37–$75 |
| Seasonal cleanup (spring/fall) | $141–$375 |
| Mulching (per cubic yard installed) | $56–$112 |
| Shrub trimming and pruning | $47–$141 |
| Sod installation (per 1,000 sq ft) | $375–$843 |
| Flower bed design and planting | $281–$1406 |
| Retaining wall (per linear ft) | $23–$70 |
| Irrigation system install | $2343–$4686 |
| Full landscape design-build | $2811–$14057 |
Prices adjusted from national averages using Maine BLS wage data. Your local market may vary.
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Estimated per-job price for Maine (—–—/hr effective rate)
Based on BLS wage data for Maine (ME). Rates reflect state-level labor costs.
Based on BLS wage data, landscapers in Maine typically charge between $37 and $50 per hour. The actual rate depends on the job type, scope, and whether materials are included.
Landscaping labor costs in Maine are 6.3% below the national average. The BLS-reported hourly wage in Maine is $17.46, compared to $18.63 nationally.
Start with your labor cost ($17.46/hr in Maine), apply a 2.5x markup to cover overhead, supplies, insurance, and profit. That puts your customer-facing rate around $37–$50/hr. Then adjust for job scope: complex jobs command higher rates.
The biggest factors are metro vs. rural (cities within Maine can vary 30–40%), job complexity, and recurring vs. one-time work. Recurring contracts cost less per visit because there's no re-quoting or onboarding.
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