LawnStarter is seeking lawn care providers in over 20 key cities to meet a growing demand for lawn mowing services in metro areas like Nashville, Dallas, and Chicago.
If you’re already running a lawn care business — or looking to pick up steady lawn mowing jobs — here’s what working with LawnStarter actually looks like, and what you can earn.
The short version: Top pros on the platform earn $1,000+ per week, depending on the market, availability, and the number of lawns mowed each week. LawnStarter handles customer acquisition, billing, and route optimization. You handle the work. No subscription fees, no bidding, no chasing payments.
Here’s how it works, and how to get started.
Apply to become a LawnStarter Pro today
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| • LawnStarter has paid out over $400 million to more than 19,700 providers to date • No lead fees, no subscription — LawnStarter brings customers to you • Weekly direct deposit; you keep 100% of tips, plus Platinum pros receive quarterly tip matching |
We’re Hiring Everywhere, but Especially in These Markets
LawnStarter operates in markets across the U.S. The areas below are where we’re currently seeking more lawn care providers to meet market demand — but we’re hiring from anywhere we operate.
- Southeast: Birmingham–Hoover (AL), Huntsville (AL), Knoxville (TN), Nashville–Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin (TN), Atlanta (GA), Jacksonville (FL), Tampa (FL), Raleigh (NC)
- Texas: San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, plus additional Texas markets
- Mid-Atlantic and Northeast: DC Metro, New York, Pennsylvania
- Midwest: Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis, St. Louis, Ohio, plus additional Midwest markets
- West: Southern California
Apply in your market today to start growing your lawn care business.
What LawnStarter Offers Providers
Here’s what it actually means to use LawnStarter:
- No lead costs: You’re not paying for leads or competing in bidding wars. Jobs are sent to you — you decide what to accept.
- Weekly pay: Get paid every week through Stripe. No invoicing, no chasing customers, no waiting a month to see your money.
- You keep 100% of tips: LawnStarter takes a commission on completed jobs — but every dollar a customer tips is yours.
- Smarter routes: Jobs are grouped by location, so you’re not zigzagging across town burning time and gas.
- Less admin: LawnStarter handles billing, customer communication, payments, and tax docs — so you’re not stuck doing paperwork at night.
- You control your schedule: You choose which job offers to accept. Work 5 days a week or 2 — the platform accommodates both.
Justin Stultz, LawnStarter pro and owner of Wildflower Lawn Care in Hutto, Texas, says, “2025 was (my) first full-time year doing only lawn care and landscaping-type stuff. I liked the fact that this gave me a lot more independence and control over my schedule.”
What You Need to Get Started
Requirements are minimal; you probably already have what you need:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Valid driver’s license
- Lawn mower, string trimmer, leaf blower
- Smartphone with GPS enabled
- U.S. work authorization
- Pass a background check
That’s it. No franchise fee, no software subscription, no upfront investment beyond the equipment you likely already own.
How Jobs Work
Once you complete onboarding, you receive job offers via push notification in the LawnStarter Pro app. Open the app and you’ll see available jobs on a map with your payout shown before you commit. Review the job details and distance from your location, then claim the ones that make sense for your route.
“The hardest part was finding customers, and then LawnStarter was a great way to get started with that,” Stutz says.
First-time visits set the foundation. Your pro profile is visible to the customer before you arrive. After the job, you submit photos and the customer receives a prompt to rate your service.
Earnings are held for 72 hours after job completion, then included in the weekly payout processed every Monday — funds typically arrive in your account by Tuesday or Wednesday.
Over time, customers who are satisfied book recurring visits — weekly or biweekly. Recurring customers are the core of a stable lawn care business. Top LawnStarter pros can build a base of 60+ recurring customers.
How You Earn More as You Grow
Consistent high-quality work means you get better and more jobs — and the more you earn. LawnStarter tracks 3 things: your average customer rating, job completion rate, and cancellation rate. Based on that, you’re placed into a performance tier.
The top tier — Platinum — unlocks the best earning opportunities for top pros:
- First access to new jobs: You see and can claim jobs before lower-tier pros in the same area, which means fuller schedules and tighter routes.
- Matched tips every quarter: LawnStarter matches up to 25% of your net earnings for the quarter, capped at your actual tips received. If customers tip well, LawnStarter adds to it.
- Trip fee protection: If a customer cancels after you’ve already arrived, you’re compensated every time.
What it takes to reach Platinum:
- Average customer rating: 4.8 or higher
- Job completion rate: 70% or higher
- Cancellation rate: 5% or lower
- Be on the platform for 3+ months
- Complete at least 20 mowing jobs in the last 12 months
Additional incentives at all tiers: On-time completion bonuses apply to first-visit jobs. And since customers are actively encouraged to tip through the app, tips are a consistent part of earnings across the platform.
LawnStarter has paid out more than $400 million to providers since launching.
FAQ
Yes. No application fee, no subscription, no cost to receive jobs. LawnStarter earns a commission on completed work — you keep the rest, including 100% of tips.
Most approved pros receive their first job offers within days of completing onboarding. The timeline varies by market and current supply.
Yes. You control your schedule and choose which job offers to accept. Many pros start part-time and grow their route as their recurring customer base builds.
Higher tiers get priority access to new job distributions — meaning more opportunities and less competition in your area. Platinum pros also receive quarterly tip matching and unlimited trip fee coverage. Tier is based on your rating, completion rate, and cancellation rate, reviewed quarterly.
LawnStarter provides coverage for accidental property damage, though pros with their own insurance are not charged the platform’s damage fee. Check the application for current requirements.
Grow Your Lawn Care Business with LawnStarter
LawnStarter brings you the customers, handles the billing, and optimizes your route. You bring the equipment and do the work.
If you’re in one of our in-demand markets, customers are lined up and looking for a pro to mow their lawn. All you have to do is apply, provide quality service, and get paid.
If you’re interested in growing your lawn care business without the administrative headaches, apply to become a LawnStarter pro today — most pros receive their first job within days of approval.
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