Landscapers in
Kennewick, WA

In the Kennewick-Richland, WA metro area, landscaping and groundskeeping workers earned a median of $21.73 an hour ($45,190 a year) in May 2025, and the middle 80% earned $18.03–$29.75. About 970 people work in this occupation in the metro area. That is a higher share of local jobs than the national average (location quotient 1.23). 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 Kennewick was built in 1979, and 51% of homes were built before 1980. The median owner-occupied home is worth $370,700. 59% of Kennewick'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.

Kennewick is dry, with about 10 inches of precipitation a year, so drought-tolerant plants and efficient drip irrigation make a big difference to water use. With about 114 freezing nights a year, sprinkler systems need to be drained or blown out before winter. The average temperature in Kennewick is 53°F; summer afternoons average 87°F and winter nights 27°F. It gets about 10 inches of precipitation a year. Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Landscaping costs in Kennewick 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.

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

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

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

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