BLS wage data says landscapers in Maryland earn $20.60/hr. That's 10.6% above the national average. Here's what that means for your bids.
BLS Hourly Wage
$20.60
Customer Rate
$44–$59/hr
Markup Factor
2.5x
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2023. Customer rate = wage × markup.
Maryland
National Avg
Maryland runs noticeably above the national average. Higher cost of living pushes wages up, and your bids should reflect that. Underbidding here means underpaying yourself.
| Service | Maryland Price Range |
|---|---|
| Lawn mowing (average lot, weekly) | $44–$88 |
| Seasonal cleanup (spring/fall) | $166–$442 |
| Mulching (per cubic yard installed) | $66–$133 |
| Shrub trimming and pruning | $55–$166 |
| Sod installation (per 1,000 sq ft) | $442–$995 |
| Flower bed design and planting | $332–$1658 |
| Retaining wall (per linear ft) | $28–$83 |
| Irrigation system install | $2764–$5528 |
| Full landscape design-build | $3317–$16585 |
Prices adjusted from national averages using Maryland BLS wage data. Your local market may vary.
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Estimated per-job price for Maryland (—–—/hr effective rate)
Based on BLS wage data for Maryland (MD). Rates reflect state-level labor costs.
Based on BLS wage data, landscapers in Maryland typically charge between $44 and $59 per hour. The actual rate depends on the job type, scope, and whether materials are included.
Landscaping labor costs in Maryland are 10.6% above the national average. The BLS-reported hourly wage in Maryland is $20.60, compared to $18.63 nationally.
Start with your labor cost ($20.60/hr in Maryland), apply a 2.5x markup to cover overhead, supplies, insurance, and profit. That puts your customer-facing rate around $44–$59/hr. Then adjust for job scope: complex jobs command higher rates.
The biggest factors are metro vs. rural (cities within Maryland 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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