Yard labor handyman hourly rates
By My Yard Editorial Team · 7/28/2026
The Quick Answer
General yard labor runs $35–$65 per hour per worker; skilled landscape labor is $60–$95 per hour. Most crews have a 2-hour minimum.
The Witty Breakdown
Two-person crews are quoted as a crew rate, so $110/hour isn't a markup — it's two people and a truck full of equipment.
Dump fees, materials, and travel are almost always separate. Assume 15–20% on top of labor.
Step-by-Step Fix
- 1
Define the job in tasks, not hours — 'clear these three beds' beats 'four hours of work'.
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Ask what's included: hauling, disposal, equipment.
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Get a not-to-exceed number on open-ended cleanup jobs.
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Pay by check or card so you have a record for any damage claims.
Pro-Tip / Do Not Do This
Don't pay 100% upfront for labor-only work. A deposit for materials is normal; full prepayment is not.
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