What landscapers should charge in Iowa.
Fair billed labor here runs about $31–$56/hour, right at the median US state. Every number below comes from what landscaping and groundskeeping workers actually earn in Iowa; the math is on this page, in the open.
How much should landscapers charge in Iowa?
In Iowa, landscaping and groundskeeping workers earn $15.47–$22.23 per hour (median $18.71, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025), right at the median US state for this trade. A legitimate business bills 2–2.5× wages to cover payroll taxes, insurance, equipment, overhead and profit, so fair billed labor in Iowa runs about $31–$56 per hour. For example, weekly mow and edge (¼ acre) is about $30–$110 in fair labor, before materials.
Fair price by job
Weekly mow and edge (¼ acre)
That assumes a standard city lot; most crews price this as a monthly rate. Divide by visits to compare.
Typical labor: 1–2 hours at $31–$56/hr billed.
Seasonal cleanup
That assumes beds, pruning, leaf or debris haul-off for a typical lot; disposal fees are extra.
Typical labor: 4–8 hours at $31–$56/hr billed.
Before you hire in Iowa
Contractors must register with the state; plumbing/mechanical trades are licensed through the Plumbing & Mechanical Systems Board.
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