BLS wage data says landscapers in Texas earn $18.33/hr. That's 1.6% below the national average. Here's what that means for your bids.
BLS Hourly Wage
$18.33
Customer Rate
$39–$53/hr
Markup Factor
2.5x
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2023. Customer rate = wage × markup.
Texas
National Avg
| Service | Texas Price Range |
|---|---|
| Lawn mowing (average lot, weekly) | $39–$79 |
| Seasonal cleanup (spring/fall) | $148–$394 |
| Mulching (per cubic yard installed) | $59–$118 |
| Shrub trimming and pruning | $49–$148 |
| Sod installation (per 1,000 sq ft) | $394–$885 |
| Flower bed design and planting | $295–$1476 |
| Retaining wall (per linear ft) | $25–$74 |
| Irrigation system install | $2460–$4919 |
| Full landscape design-build | $2951–$14757 |
Prices adjusted from national averages using Texas BLS wage data. Your local market may vary.
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Estimated per-job price for Texas (—–—/hr effective rate)
Based on BLS wage data for Texas (TX). Rates reflect state-level labor costs.
Based on BLS wage data, landscapers in Texas typically charge between $39 and $53 per hour. The actual rate depends on the job type, scope, and whether materials are included.
Landscaping labor costs in Texas are 1.6% below the national average. The BLS-reported hourly wage in Texas is $18.33, compared to $18.63 nationally.
Start with your labor cost ($18.33/hr in Texas), apply a 2.5x markup to cover overhead, supplies, insurance, and profit. That puts your customer-facing rate around $39–$53/hr. Then adjust for job scope: complex jobs command higher rates.
The biggest factors are metro vs. rural (cities within Texas 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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