Landscapers in
Jefferson City, MO

In the Jefferson City, MO metro area, landscaping and groundskeeping workers earned a median of $17.82 an hour ($37,070 a year) in May 2025, and the middle 80% earned $14.48–$22.87. About 530 people work in this occupation in the metro area. 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 Jefferson City was built in 1978, and 53% of homes were built before 1980. The median owner-occupied home is worth $218,700. 61% of Jefferson City'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.

With about 102 freezing nights a year, sprinkler systems need to be drained or blown out before winter. The average temperature in Jefferson City is 56°F; summer afternoons average 87°F and winter nights 24°F. It gets about 44 inches of precipitation a year. Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Landscaping costs in Jefferson City 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.

Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City also offer specialized services like drainage solutions, sod installation, and xeriscaping.

Most basic landscaping in Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City building department for permit requirements. Check with your local building department before starting any major landscaping project in Jefferson City.

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

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