BLS wage data says landscapers in New Mexico earn $15.89/hr. That's 14.7% below the national average. Here's what that means for your bids.
BLS Hourly Wage
$15.89
Customer Rate
$34–$46/hr
Markup Factor
2.5x
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2023. Customer rate = wage × markup.
New Mexico
National Avg
New Mexico labor costs sit below the national average. You can price competitively and still maintain solid margins. Just don't race to the bottom.
| Service | New Mexico Price Range |
|---|---|
| Lawn mowing (average lot, weekly) | $34–$68 |
| Seasonal cleanup (spring/fall) | $128–$341 |
| Mulching (per cubic yard installed) | $51–$102 |
| Shrub trimming and pruning | $43–$128 |
| Sod installation (per 1,000 sq ft) | $341–$768 |
| Flower bed design and planting | $256–$1279 |
| Retaining wall (per linear ft) | $21–$64 |
| Irrigation system install | $2132–$4264 |
| Full landscape design-build | $2559–$12793 |
Prices adjusted from national averages using New Mexico BLS wage data. Your local market may vary.
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Estimated per-job price for New Mexico (—–—/hr effective rate)
Based on BLS wage data for New Mexico (NM). Rates reflect state-level labor costs.
Based on BLS wage data, landscapers in New Mexico typically charge between $34 and $46 per hour. The actual rate depends on the job type, scope, and whether materials are included.
Landscaping labor costs in New Mexico are 14.7% below the national average. The BLS-reported hourly wage in New Mexico is $15.89, compared to $18.63 nationally.
Start with your labor cost ($15.89/hr in New Mexico), apply a 2.5x markup to cover overhead, supplies, insurance, and profit. That puts your customer-facing rate around $34–$46/hr. Then adjust for job scope: complex jobs command higher rates.
The biggest factors are metro vs. rural (cities within New Mexico 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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