Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay in Kansas City

In Kansas City (MO), the median pay for landscaping and groundskeeping workers is $19.93 an hour ($41,450 a year). About 6,660 people work in this job there.

$19.93Median hourly pay
$37,640–$47,570Middle half of workers, yearly
6,660People in this job in Kansas City (MO)

That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($39,150). It is 8% higher than the Missouri median ($38,520).

Pay range for landscaping and groundskeeping workers in Kansas City (MO)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$16.37$34,050
25% of workers$18.10$37,640
Half of workers (median)$19.93$41,450
75% of workers$22.87$47,570
90% of workers$24.26$50,460

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay in Missouri metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Kansas City (this page)$41,4506,660
St. Louis$39,0409,600
Jefferson City$37,070530
Columbia$37,060830
St. Joseph$36,460220
Springfield$36,4101,250
Joplin$36,210270
Cape Girardeau$36,130200

Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for landscaping and groundskeeping workers

  • Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +4.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 149,500 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Kansas City (MO)

JobMedian yearly pay
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48,860
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$64,060

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.