Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay in Kansas
$40,530avg. a year
$19.49 an hour · 9,480 employed
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Kansas earn an average of $40,530 a year. That is $1,760 (4%) less than the U.S. average of $42,290. The best-paying metro area is Kansas City, MO-KS at $42,950.
$39,330Median pay
$19.49Average hourly
+28%Avg. pay since 2020
#32Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Kansas metro areas
Average pay for landscaping and groundskeeping workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 7.
16,660 jobs
Kansas City, MO-KS
$42,950
$20.65 an hour
2360 jobs
Lawrence, KS
$40,130
$19.29 an hour
3620 jobs
Topeka, KS
$39,890
$19.18 an hour
41,760 jobs
Wichita, KS
$39,640
$19.06 an hour
5440 jobs
Manhattan, KS
$38,120
$18.33 an hour
6270 jobs
Joplin, MO-KS
$38,020
$18.28 an hour
7220 jobs
St. Joseph, MO-KS
$38,020
$18.28 an hour
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Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay in Kansas, charted
Pay over time
Kansas, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Kansas landscaping and groundskeeping workers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Kansas vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $42,290 | $20.33 |
| Kansas | $40,530 | $19.49 |
| Colorado | $46,840 | $22.52 |
| Nebraska | $42,340 | $20.36 |
| Missouri | $40,690 | $19.56 |
| Oklahoma | $36,250 | $17.43 |
Related jobs in Kansas
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34,950
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$32,050
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$51,250
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$49,530
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$53,540
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$61,620
Average pay, Kansas, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do landscaping and groundskeeping workers make in Kansas?
The average is $40,530 a year, and the median is $39,330. That is $1,760 (4%) less than the U.S. average of $42,290.
What is the hourly wage in Kansas?
$19.49 an hour on average; the median is $18.91.
Where in Kansas do they earn the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS ($42,950), followed by Lawrence, KS ($40,130). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is St. Joseph, MO-KS ($38,020).
How does Kansas rank?
Kansas ranks #32 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 37-3011. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national landscaping and groundskeeping workers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.