Quick answer: The median landscaper in Oklahoma earns $17.20/hr — about $35,770 a year (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025), and the most experienced earn $47,000+. To hire one, a landscaping business typically bills $40–$50 per hour — roughly 2–3× the worker's wage, to cover overhead and profit.
Here's the full picture: what landscapers earn, what shops bill, what common jobs cost, how pay varies by metro, and how Oklahoma compares to other states.
Landscaper income in Oklahoma (2025)
Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for Oklahoma's ~9,280 landscaping, and groundskeeping workers:
| Experience level | Hourly | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level (10th percentile) | $13.48 | ~$2,337 | ~$28,038 |
| Median (typical) | $17.20 | ~$2,981 | $35,770 |
| Experienced (90th percentile) | $22.47 | ~$3,895 | ~$46,738 |
Monthly and annual figures assume full-time work (about 2,080 hours a year).
What you earn vs. what you charge
The wages above are what a landscaper takes home. What a landscaping business bills the customer is higher — it has to cover the truck, tools, insurance, licensing, fuel, office time, and profit. A shop typically bills 2.2–3× the worker's wage:
| Rate | |
|---|---|
| Median landscaper wage (earned) | ~$17/hr |
| Typical shop rate (charged) | $40–$50/hr |
Where Oklahoma ranks
Oklahoma pays landscapers 9% below the national median, ranking 46th of 51 states — among the lowest-paying states in the country:
| Benchmark | Median hourly wage |
|---|---|
| Highest — District of Columbia | $23.46 |
| Oklahoma (46th) | $17.20 |
| National median | $18.82 |
| Lowest — Mississippi | $15.21 |
Landscaper rates by Oklahoma metro
Pay varies widely within the state. Median landscaper wage by metro area (BLS, 2025):
| Metro area | Median wage | Typical billed rate |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | $17.69/hr | $40–$55/hr |
| Oklahoma City | $17.68/hr | $40–$55/hr |
| Lawton | $17.45/hr | $40–$50/hr |
| Enid | $17.02/hr | $35–$50/hr |
| Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $16.87/hr | $35–$50/hr |
| Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $15.45/hr | $35–$45/hr |
| Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $15.45/hr | $35–$45/hr |
What common landscaping jobs cost in Oklahoma
At Oklahoma billed rates, here's what typical jobs run — labor plus materials, and every job differs:
| Job | Typical Oklahoma range |
|---|---|
| Lawn mowing (per visit) | $35–$110 |
| Full yard cleanup | $175–$550 |
| Sod installation | $900–$3,700 |
| Mulch installation | $175–$725 |
| Tree / shrub planting | $125–$550 |
| Irrigation system install | $1,400–$4,600 |
| Retaining wall | $2,000–$7,500 |
| Paver patio installation | $2,500–$8,000 |
| Seasonal fertilization | $45–$185 |
| Landscape design & install | $2,500–$11,000 |
Typical ranges to benchmark against — not quotes.
How landscapers compare to other trades in Oklahoma
Here's how landscaper pay lines up against Oklahoma's other skilled trades:
| Trade | Median wage | Typical billed rate |
|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $22.55/hr | $50–$70/hr |
| Painter | $21.59/hr | $45–$65/hr |
| Handyman | $20.55/hr | $45–$60/hr |
| Landscaper | $17.20/hr | $40–$50/hr |
| Cleaner | $14.96/hr | $35–$45/hr |
Setting your own rate
Use these as benchmarks, not rules — your rate has to cover your real overhead and the profit margin you need. See how to price a job to run the math, then build a quote with the free landscaper estimate generator, or download BIG INVOICE to invoice from your phone with your rates saved.
Do landscapers need a license in Oklahoma?
Licensing requirements depend on the trade and where you work. See Oklahoma contractor & trade licensing to check whether landscapers need a state license in Oklahoma, which board issues it, and how to apply.
Frequently asked questions
How much do landscapers make in Oklahoma?
The median landscaper in Oklahoma earns about $35,770 a year ($17.20/hr) per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025). Entry-level landscapers earn around $28,000 and the most experienced earn $47,000 or more.
Can a landscaper make $100,000 a year in Oklahoma?
Rarely as an employee — the top 10% of landscapers in Oklahoma earn about $47,000 a year. The usual path past $100,000 is running your own landscaping business and billing $40–$50/hr, where revenue — not just an hourly wage — is the ceiling.
How much do landscapers charge per hour in Oklahoma?
In 2025, most Oklahoma landscapers bill $40–$50 per hour. That billed rate covers the worker's wage (a $17/hr median) plus overhead and profit — it is not take-home pay.
Do landscapers earn more in Oklahoma than nationally?
Oklahoma's median landscaper wage is about 9% below the national median of $18.82/hr, ranking 46th of 51 states.
Which Oklahoma city pays landscapers the most?
Tulsa, at a $17.69/hr median wage, is among the highest-paying metros in the state for landscapers.
Wage data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Billed rates and job-cost ranges are illustrative estimates (median wage × 2.2–3.0 overhead-and-profit markup), not quotes. Updated August 2026.