Landscaper costs in Washington

Q: How do Washington landscaper rates compare to other states?

Washington is 40% above the national average of $52/hr for landscaper services . Local wage levels and cost of living drive most of this difference.

Q: Which Washington city has the highest landscaper rates?

Seattle sits at the top of the Washington index for landscaper services with rates of $54.78–$91.3/hr.

Q: What drives landscaper pricing in Washington?

Washington's market is shaped by wet west, dry east variations , Seattle tech boom driving costs , and operates under L&I licensing required . These factors flow through to consumer rates non-uniformly across the state — see the geographic precision note for how local data is sourced.

Cities indexed

Hourly range, avg

$55–$91/hr

WA median

$73/hr

vs national

+40%

Landscaper pricing in Washington

Washington features wet west, dry east variations, which shapes both seasonal demand and the kind of work landscapers perform locally. The state's market is characterized by Seattle tech boom driving costs, and contractors operate under L&I licensing required.

Across 1 city indexed in Washington, landscaper rates average $73/hr — about 40% above the national average of $52/hr.

Source: BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, adjusted for Washington cost of living. Read the methodology.

All Washington cities

1 city

Seattle WA $54.78–$91.3/hr

Landscaper in other states

TX Texas 2 NV Nevada 1 MN Minnesota 1 OR Oregon 1

Frequently asked

6 answers

What's the average landscaper rate in Washington?

Across 1 city indexed in Washington, the median landscaper rate is $73/hr. Hourly ranges span $55/hr to $91/hr depending on the metro and contractor.

How do Washington landscaper rates compare to other states?

Washington is 40% above the national average of $52/hr for landscaper services. Local wage levels and cost of living drive most of this difference.

Which Washington city has the highest landscaper rates?

Seattle sits at the top of the Washington index for landscaper services with rates of $54.78–$91.3/hr.

What drives landscaper pricing in Washington?

Washington's market is shaped by wet west, dry east variations, Seattle tech boom driving costs, and operates under L&I licensing required. These factors flow through to consumer rates non-uniformly across the state — see the geographic precision note for how local data is sourced.

Are these prices what consumers pay, or what workers earn?

Consumer-facing rates. We apply industry-standard 1.5–2.5× multipliers to BLS hourly wages to account for business overhead, insurance, licensing, employer costs, and profit margin. The full calculation is documented in the wage-to-price methodology.

How is Washington pricing data updated?

Pricing reflects the BLS OEWS May 2024 release. The next refresh lands when May 2025 data is published in April 2026. Cadence is documented in the update schedule.

Data: BLS OEWS May 2024 · Methodology · Last refreshed January 2026