What landscapers should charge in Texas.
Fair billed labor here runs about $31–$50/hour, about 6% below the median US state. Every number below comes from what landscaping and groundskeeping workers actually earn in Texas; the math is on this page, in the open.
How much should landscapers charge in Texas?
In Texas, landscaping and groundskeeping workers earn $15.68–$19.84 per hour (median $17.66, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025), about 6% 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 Texas runs about $31–$50 per hour. For example, weekly mow and edge (¼ acre) is about $30–$100 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–$50/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–$50/hr billed.
Before you hire in Texas
Texas has no general contractor license at all — anyone can call themselves a GC. Electricians and HVAC are TDLR-licensed and plumbers are licensed by TSBPE, so verify the trades and vet the GC through references and insurance instead.
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