Why is Orlando landscaping labor priced the way it is?

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

How do I compare landscaper labor quotes in Orlando?

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 Orlando, FL (2026)

Landscaping labor in Orlando runs $51-$102, about 2% above the national average. This is the landscaper labor charge only, separate from materials.

Estimate labor only

ComplexityCity

Estimated landscaping labor

$77

Range $51 - $102

Labor rate: $77

Local index: 1.02x

Labor only. Materials are billed separately.

City labor avg

$77

vs national

+2%

Local landscaper hourly

$26/hr

Close-up of newly planted foundation bed with drip irrigation

A detailed Orlando 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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Nearby labor costs: Tampa, FL · Jacksonville, FL

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Frequently asked questions

Labor for a landscaping in Orlando, FL runs $51-$102, about 2% above the national average. That covers the landscaper crew's time, not materials.