Gig Economy

Lawn Care Provider Gig Guide

Mow lawns and provide basic landscaping services for residential customers.

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Overview

Mow lawns and provide basic landscaping services for residential customers.

Median Salary
$26,000
Weekly Hours
35
Education
None
Job Growth
6%

Key Metrics

Stress5/10
Work-Life Balance7/10
Job Security4/10
Remote Friendly1/10
Physical Demand9/10
Automation Risk3/10

Pros

  • +Flexible
  • +Entrepreneurial
  • +Outdoor work
  • +Low overhead

Cons

  • -Physical demands
  • -Weather exposure
  • -Seasonal
  • -Equipment costs

Savings Calculator

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Yearly Savings
$2,600
Monthly Savings
$217

Career & Education Resources

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Coursera

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Career & Education Resources

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Coursera

Find Lawn Care Provider specializations

U

Udemy

Hands-on Lawn Care Provider bootcamps

in

LinkedIn Learning

Professional Lawn Care Provider paths

I

Indeed

Browse live Lawn Care Provider jobs

WorkScore™ for Lawn Care Provider

4.7
Overall
2.2
Salary
5.0
Low Stress
7.0
WLB

Growth Outlook

6%

AI Automation Risk

Low

Compare with Other Careers

Lawn Care Provider Salaries by City

All cities with adjusted Lawn Care Provider salaries:

San Francisco, CA
Cost of living: 202
$35,100
+35% vs national
New York, NY
Cost of living: 187
$32,500
+25% vs national
Seattle, WA
Cost of living: 172
$32,500
+25% vs national
Boston, MA
Cost of living: 178
$32,500
+25% vs national
Los Angeles, CA
Cost of living: 173
$31,200
+20% vs national
Chicago, IL
Cost of living: 121
$27,300
+5% vs national
Austin, TX
Cost of living: 110
$27,300
+5% vs national
Denver, CO
Cost of living: 121
$27,300
+5% vs national
Miami, FL
Cost of living: 132
$27,300
+5% vs national
Portland, OR
Cost of living: 131
$27,300
+5% vs national
Dallas, TX
Cost of living: 102
$26,520
+2% vs national
Houston, TX
Cost of living: 96
$25,480
2% vs national
Atlanta, GA
Cost of living: 103
$25,480
2% vs national
Phoenix, AZ
Cost of living: 101
$24,700
5% vs national
Nashville, TN
Cost of living: 101
$24,700
5% vs national

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I start?

Buy a mower and market locally.

Can I make a living?

Yes, with consistent clients.

Is lawn care growing?

Slowly, tied to homeownership.