Fair price check · Massachusetts

What landscapers should charge in Massachusetts.

Fair billed labor here runs about $44–$70/hour, about 24% above the median US state. Every number below comes from what landscaping and groundskeeping workers actually earn in Massachusetts; the math is on this page, in the open.

How much should landscapers charge in Massachusetts?

In Massachusetts, landscaping and groundskeeping workers earn $21.82–$28.13 per hour (median $23.40, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025), about 24% above 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 Massachusetts runs about $44–$70 per hour. For example, weekly mow and edge (¼ acre) is about $45–$140 in fair labor, before materials.

Fair price by job

Weekly mow and edge (¼ acre)

$45–$140
fair labor range · Massachusetts

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 $44–$70/hr billed.

Seasonal cleanup

$175–$575
fair labor range · Massachusetts

That assumes beds, pruning, leaf or debris haul-off for a typical lot; disposal fees are extra.

Typical labor: 4–8 hours at $44–$70/hr billed.

The math, in the open: landscaping and groundskeeping workers in Massachusetts earn $21.82–$28.13/hour (median $23.40) per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. A legitimate business bills 2–2.5× wages to cover payroll taxes, insurance, equipment, overhead and profit, which puts fair billed labor at $44–$70/hour. Each job range above multiplies that rate by typical labor-hours. A quote far above the range needs a specific reason: access, condition, materials grade, season. Ask for it. This is an educational estimate, not a quote.

Before you hire in Massachusetts

Structural work needs a Construction Supervisor License; home improvement contractors also register (HIC), which is what qualifies you for the guaranty fund.

How to verify a Massachusetts license · how to get comparable bids · track your quotes side by side (free, no account).

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