What landscapers should charge in Michigan.
Fair billed labor here runs about $34–$56/hour, about 3% below the median US state. Every number below comes from what landscaping and groundskeeping workers actually earn in Michigan; the math is on this page, in the open.
How much should landscapers charge in Michigan?
In Michigan, landscaping and groundskeeping workers earn $17.18–$22.25 per hour (median $18.33, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025), about 3% below 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 Michigan runs about $34–$56 per hour. For example, weekly mow and edge (¼ acre) is about $35–$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 $34–$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 $34–$56/hr billed.
Before you hire in Michigan
Residential builders and maintenance-and-alteration contractors are state-licensed, as are electricians, plumbers and mechanical trades.
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