Median / Average Pay ($)
- $17.96 / hour (BLS.gov)
- $17.12 / hour (ZipRecruiter.com)
- $13.92 / hour (Zippia.com)
- $14.62 / hour (GetJobber.com)
Services Provided
- Design – Consulting with clients to create a landscape tailored to their goals, including selecting flora, fauna, and structures; typically using 3D renderings.
- Installations – Constructing garden beds, seeding lawns, and other areas, setting up irrigation systems, planting trees, and mulching (when necessary); many landscapers also offer hardscaping installation services (i.e., patios, retaining walls).
- Ongoing Maintenance – Caring for the grounds by removing weeds and leaves, fertilizing, edging, trimming, pruning, and mowing the lawn; includes seasonal tasks.
- Irrigation – Installing and maintaining sprinkler, water, and drainage systems for outdoor water management on a property.
- Seasonal – Completing tasks during a specific period of the year in preparation for special occasions or seasonal requirements, such as storm cleanups and snow removal.