How much does landscaping make?
Summary
Determining landscaping income involves considering hourly rates, expenses, and market conditions. Our forum users have shared varied experiences, with some focusing on hourly rates and others on project-based pricing. Ultimately, profitability depends on efficiency, pricing strategy, and the ability to offer competitive rates while covering costs. Let's delve into what our forum users are saying about landscaping income.
Some users focus on hourly rates:
- "I did my first job last weekend. I made 35 an hour after expenses. I set my price a little low due to my lack of experience...now I will try to make 40 an hour after expenses for landscaping and increase as much as I can as I get more experienced until I find my peak price..." -- Ecoscape01, Lawnsite.com
- "I only charge $25/hr/man for my landscape installs. I pay my laborors between $7 and $11/hr, so I make around $15/hr off each laborer + $25 for myself...Last year was my first year, and I netted around $1000 a week last summer, and that is all I need at this point in my life. Eventually I will raise my prices as my needs change." -- Youngbeginner, Lawnsite.com
- "...when it's all said and done, i make about 30 an hour" -- eddings, Lawnsite.com
Other users focus on project pricing:
- "I do mainly soft scapes and I can make a killing just on plant mark up...When it comes to laber for mulch or dirt or pulling plants I'll get 50 or 60 an hour.But my plant prices are cost plus instalation." -- CkLandscapingOrlando, Lawnsite.com
- "I can get $25 to $35 and hr. 50-60 an hr I would feel like I was getting rich from this. People around here just can't afford that kind of money, so if you want the work you take a hit on price." -- McVey Landscaping, Lawnsite.com
One user emphasizes the importance of pricing strategy:
- "You can count all the cost you have think you'll have and wish you had but if you cant be competitive in your own market then you wont make much.If your to low then all the work worth having will think your work will reflect your price.If your to high then most people will go with the other guy." -- CkLandscapingOrlando, Lawnsite.com
Post Mentions
- You can count all the cost you have think you'll have and wish you had but if you cant be competitive in your own market then you wont make much.If your to low then all the work worth having will think your work will reflect your price.If your to high then most people will go with the other guy.
- You are so correct on this. Where I live sometimes I feel like I work for free. I really dont have a lot for equipment 1 ton dump tk, shovels, mowers trimmers, and if I need something for a big job I rent it and charge the customer. I can get $25 to $35 and hr. 50-60 an hr I would feel like...
- Theres sometimes equipment used for landscape work such as hedge trimmers, power edgers, sod cutters, etc.
- I did my first job last weekend. I made 35 an hour after expenses. I set my price a little low due to my lack of experience. I ended up doing a great job according to the homeowners so now I will try to make 40 an hour after expenses for landscaping and increase as much as I can as I get more...
- I only charge $25/hr/man for my landscape installs. I pay my laborors between $7 and $11/hr, so I make around $15/hr off each laborer + $25 for myself. I have a 1990 Ford F-150 and a 1990 Ford F-450 and a 20' gooseneck, which all look decent and I only owe $5,000 going into next summer. Last...
- I do mainly soft scapes and I can make a killing just on plant mark up.I pay 4.75 for a 3 gal. lugustrum and they pay 11 or 12 bucks installed.On things like bouganvilla,since the cost more at most places I charge them 25 installed even though I got it for 5 bucks.85 doller Crepe is 170 in the...
- I am not trying to start anything here, but how do you pull $50/hr, but only make $30/hr? If $30/hr is all you are making why bother with landscaping. I would just mow. I will make between $50-165/hr mowing before expenses. Depending on lot size, how close the homes are. and so forth. I...
- im assuming you arent legal :rolleyes: and you do not make $15 per employee even if they are illegal. try again
- easy, every machine you own should have a stand alone price per hour, exhample chain saw 8.00 per hour + operator labor rate big ground leaf blower 16.00 per hour operator labor rate DR-field 18.00 per hour + operator labor rate. ect......
- And what do you mean by "simple"? I have a guy in one of my areas that pulls a pusher behind a bicycle(can't believe the bikes these people will lock up). Another runs his ****** kid. They walk around until the dad has enough meth money. The ****** never mows closer than a foot to the fence...
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