Landscapers in
Palmdale, CA

In the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area, landscaping and groundskeeping workers earned a median of $21.46 an hour ($44,650 a year) in May 2025, and the middle 80% earned $17.85–$28.57. About 27,860 people work in this occupation in the metro area. That is a lower share of local jobs than the national average (location quotient 0.73). These are what workers earn, not what landscapers charge: a contractor's hourly rate also covers insurance, licensing, vehicles, overhead and profit. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

The typical home in Palmdale was built in 1989, and 19% of homes were built before 1980. The median owner-occupied home is worth $471,000. 79% of Palmdale's homes are single-family detached houses, the homes most likely to have their own yard to maintain. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

Palmdale is dry, with about 8 inches of precipitation a year, so drought-tolerant plants and efficient drip irrigation make a big difference to water use. The average temperature in Palmdale is 62°F; summer afternoons average 95°F and winter nights 32°F. It gets about 8 inches of precipitation a year. Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Landscaping costs in Palmdale range from $50–$150 per visit for basic maintenance to $2,500–$12,000+ for comprehensive design and plantings. Hardscaping projects tend to be the most expensive.

Palmdale homeowners have access to a wide range of landscaping services including lawn installation and maintenance, tree and shrub planting, irrigation systems, hardscaping (patios, walkways, retaining walls), outdoor lighting, landscape design, and seasonal cleanup. Many contractors in Palmdale also offer specialized services like drainage solutions, sod installation, and xeriscaping.

Most basic landscaping in Palmdale doesn't require a permit, but projects involving retaining walls over a certain height, irrigation systems connected to city water, grading that affects drainage, or tree removal may require permits. Contact the Palmdale building department for permit requirements. Check with your local building department before starting any major landscaping project in Palmdale.

On Ratedeed, you can browse landscapers serving Palmdale who specialize in everything from lawn maintenance to complete outdoor transformations. Look for professionals experienced with Palmdale's local climate and soil conditions. Read reviews from other Palmdale homeowners, request free quotes, and ask for photos of completed projects in the area.

The best plants for Palmdale depend on your specific location, sun exposure, and soil type. Local nurseries and landscapers familiar with Palmdale's climate can recommend native and adapted species that thrive with minimal maintenance.