BLS wage data says landscapers in Mississippi earn $14.84/hr. That's 20.3% below the national average. Here's what that means for your bids.
BLS Hourly Wage
$14.84
Customer Rate
$32–$43/hr
Markup Factor
2.5x
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2023. Customer rate = wage × markup.
Mississippi
National Avg
Mississippi labor costs sit below the national average. You can price competitively and still maintain solid margins. Just don't race to the bottom.
| Service | Mississippi Price Range |
|---|---|
| Lawn mowing (average lot, weekly) | $32–$64 |
| Seasonal cleanup (spring/fall) | $119–$319 |
| Mulching (per cubic yard installed) | $48–$96 |
| Shrub trimming and pruning | $40–$119 |
| Sod installation (per 1,000 sq ft) | $319–$717 |
| Flower bed design and planting | $239–$1195 |
| Retaining wall (per linear ft) | $20–$60 |
| Irrigation system install | $1991–$3983 |
| Full landscape design-build | $2390–$11948 |
Prices adjusted from national averages using Mississippi BLS wage data. Your local market may vary.
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Estimated per-job price for Mississippi (—–—/hr effective rate)
Based on BLS wage data for Mississippi (MS). Rates reflect state-level labor costs.
Based on BLS wage data, landscapers in Mississippi typically charge between $32 and $43 per hour. The actual rate depends on the job type, scope, and whether materials are included.
Landscaping labor costs in Mississippi are 20.3% below the national average. The BLS-reported hourly wage in Mississippi is $14.84, compared to $18.63 nationally.
Start with your labor cost ($14.84/hr in Mississippi), apply a 2.5x markup to cover overhead, supplies, insurance, and profit. That puts your customer-facing rate around $32–$43/hr. Then adjust for job scope: complex jobs command higher rates.
The biggest factors are metro vs. rural (cities within Mississippi 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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