What landscapers should charge in New Jersey.
Fair billed labor here runs about $36–$57/hour, about 6% above the median US state. Every number below comes from what landscaping and groundskeeping workers actually earn in New Jersey; the math is on this page, in the open.
How much should landscapers charge in New Jersey?
In New Jersey, landscaping and groundskeeping workers earn $17.78–$22.75 per hour (median $19.88, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025), about 6% 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 New Jersey runs about $36–$57 per hour. For example, weekly mow and edge (¼ acre) is about $35–$115 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 $36–$57/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 $36–$57/hr billed.
Before you hire in New Jersey
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