BLS wage data says landscapers in New Jersey earn $22.35/hr. That's 20.0% above the national average. Here's what that means for your bids.
BLS Hourly Wage
$22.35
Customer Rate
$47–$64/hr
Markup Factor
2.5x
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2023. Customer rate = wage × markup.
New Jersey
National Avg
New Jersey 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 | New Jersey Price Range |
|---|---|
| Lawn mowing (average lot, weekly) | $48–$96 |
| Seasonal cleanup (spring/fall) | $180–$480 |
| Mulching (per cubic yard installed) | $72–$144 |
| Shrub trimming and pruning | $60–$180 |
| Sod installation (per 1,000 sq ft) | $480–$1080 |
| Flower bed design and planting | $360–$1799 |
| Retaining wall (per linear ft) | $30–$90 |
| Irrigation system install | $2999–$5998 |
| Full landscape design-build | $3599–$17994 |
Prices adjusted from national averages using New Jersey BLS wage data. Your local market may vary.
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Estimated per-job price for New Jersey (—–—/hr effective rate)
Based on BLS wage data for New Jersey (NJ). Rates reflect state-level labor costs.
Based on BLS wage data, landscapers in New Jersey typically charge between $47 and $64 per hour. The actual rate depends on the job type, scope, and whether materials are included.
Landscaping labor costs in New Jersey are 20.0% above the national average. The BLS-reported hourly wage in New Jersey is $22.35, compared to $18.63 nationally.
Start with your labor cost ($22.35/hr in New Jersey), apply a 2.5x markup to cover overhead, supplies, insurance, and profit. That puts your customer-facing rate around $47–$64/hr. Then adjust for job scope: complex jobs command higher rates.
The biggest factors are metro vs. rural (cities within New Jersey 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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