Fair price check · Vermont

What landscapers should charge in Vermont.

Fair billed labor here runs about $40–$59/hour, about 18% above the median US state. Every number below comes from what landscaping and groundskeeping workers actually earn in Vermont; the math is on this page, in the open.

How much should landscapers charge in Vermont?

In Vermont, landscaping and groundskeeping workers earn $20.01–$23.79 per hour (median $22.23, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025), about 18% 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 Vermont runs about $40–$59 per hour. For example, weekly mow and edge (¼ acre) is about $40–$120 in fair labor, before materials.

Fair price by job

Weekly mow and edge (¼ acre)

$40–$120
fair labor range · Vermont

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 $40–$59/hr billed.

Seasonal cleanup

$160–$475
fair labor range · Vermont

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

Typical labor: 4–8 hours at $40–$59/hr billed.

The math, in the open: landscaping and groundskeeping workers in Vermont earn $20.01–$23.79/hour (median $22.23) 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 $40–$59/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 Vermont

Residential contractors above a threshold now register with the state; electricians and plumbers are licensed.

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

Other fair price checks in Vermont

RoofersPlumbersElectriciansHVACPaintersHandymenPest ControlCleaning Services

Compare landscapers rates across all states · all fair price checks