Why is New York landscaping labor priced the way it is?

Local landscaper wages, trade availability, permitting, and climate all move the labor bill in New York. Metros with tighter labor markets and stricter codes sit at the upper end of the range.

How do I compare landscaper labor quotes in New York?

Ask each landscaper to break out labor per sq ft or per job separately from materials, confirm crew size and schedule, and get at least three written quotes before you commit.

Landscaping Labor Cost in New York, NY (2026)

Landscaping labor in New York runs $78-$156, about 56% above the national average. This is the landscaper labor charge only, separate from materials.

Estimate labor only

ComplexityCity

Estimated landscaping labor

$117

Range $78 - $156

Labor rate: $117

Local index: 1.56x

Labor only. Materials are billed separately.

City labor avg

$117

vs national

+56%

Local landscaper hourly

$38/hr

Close-up of newly planted foundation bed with drip irrigation

A detailed New York labor guide for this trade is being prepared. In the meantime, use the calculator above for a local labor-only estimate.

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Frequently asked questions

Labor for a landscaping in New York, NY runs $78-$156, about 56% above the national average. That covers the landscaper crew's time, not materials.