Fair price check · New York

What landscapers should charge in New York.

Fair billed labor here runs about $36–$58/hour, about 15% above the median US state. Every number below comes from what landscaping and groundskeeping workers actually earn in New York; the math is on this page, in the open.

How much should landscapers charge in New York?

In New York, landscaping and groundskeeping workers earn $18.05–$23.33 per hour (median $21.56, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025), about 15% 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 York runs about $36–$58 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)

$35–$115
fair labor range · New York

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–$58/hr billed.

Seasonal cleanup

$145–$475
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That assumes beds, pruning, leaf or debris haul-off for a typical lot; disposal fees are extra.

Typical labor: 4–8 hours at $36–$58/hr billed.

The math, in the open: landscaping and groundskeeping workers in New York earn $18.05–$23.33/hour (median $21.56) 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 $36–$58/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 New York

Licensing is local — NYC's Dept. of Consumer & Worker Protection, and county offices elsewhere (Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester all license). Check where the job is.

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