BLS wage data says landscapers in South Carolina earn $16.41/hr. That's 11.9% below the national average. Here's what that means for your bids.
BLS Hourly Wage
$16.41
Customer Rate
$35–$47/hr
Markup Factor
2.5x
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2023. Customer rate = wage × markup.
South Carolina
National Avg
South Carolina labor costs sit below the national average. You can price competitively and still maintain solid margins. Just don't race to the bottom.
| Service | South Carolina Price Range |
|---|---|
| Lawn mowing (average lot, weekly) | $35–$70 |
| Seasonal cleanup (spring/fall) | $132–$352 |
| Mulching (per cubic yard installed) | $53–$106 |
| Shrub trimming and pruning | $44–$132 |
| Sod installation (per 1,000 sq ft) | $352–$793 |
| Flower bed design and planting | $264–$1321 |
| Retaining wall (per linear ft) | $22–$66 |
| Irrigation system install | $2202–$4404 |
| Full landscape design-build | $2642–$13212 |
Prices adjusted from national averages using South Carolina BLS wage data. Your local market may vary.
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Estimated per-job price for South Carolina (—–—/hr effective rate)
Based on BLS wage data for South Carolina (SC). Rates reflect state-level labor costs.
Based on BLS wage data, landscapers in South Carolina typically charge between $35 and $47 per hour. The actual rate depends on the job type, scope, and whether materials are included.
Landscaping labor costs in South Carolina are 11.9% below the national average. The BLS-reported hourly wage in South Carolina is $16.41, compared to $18.63 nationally.
Start with your labor cost ($16.41/hr in South Carolina), apply a 2.5x markup to cover overhead, supplies, insurance, and profit. That puts your customer-facing rate around $35–$47/hr. Then adjust for job scope: complex jobs command higher rates.
The biggest factors are metro vs. rural (cities within South Carolina 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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