BLS wage data says landscapers in New York earn $24.79/hr. That's 33.1% above the national average. Here's what that means for your bids.
BLS Hourly Wage
$24.79
Customer Rate
$53–$71/hr
Markup Factor
2.5x
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2023. Customer rate = wage × markup.
New York
National Avg
New York 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 York Price Range |
|---|---|
| Lawn mowing (average lot, weekly) | $53–$106 |
| Seasonal cleanup (spring/fall) | $200–$532 |
| Mulching (per cubic yard installed) | $80–$160 |
| Shrub trimming and pruning | $67–$200 |
| Sod installation (per 1,000 sq ft) | $532–$1197 |
| Flower bed design and planting | $399–$1996 |
| Retaining wall (per linear ft) | $33–$100 |
| Irrigation system install | $3326–$6653 |
| Full landscape design-build | $3992–$19958 |
Prices adjusted from national averages using New York BLS wage data. Your local market may vary.
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Estimated per-job price for New York (—–—/hr effective rate)
Based on BLS wage data for New York (NY). Rates reflect state-level labor costs.
Based on BLS wage data, landscapers in New York typically charge between $53 and $71 per hour. The actual rate depends on the job type, scope, and whether materials are included.
Landscaping labor costs in New York are 33.1% above the national average. The BLS-reported hourly wage in New York is $24.79, compared to $18.63 nationally.
Start with your labor cost ($24.79/hr in New York), apply a 2.5x markup to cover overhead, supplies, insurance, and profit. That puts your customer-facing rate around $53–$71/hr. Then adjust for job scope: complex jobs command higher rates.
The biggest factors are metro vs. rural (cities within New York 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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