Landscapers in
St. Joseph, MO

In the St. Joseph, MO-KS metro area, landscaping and groundskeeping workers earned a median of $17.53 an hour ($36,460 a year) in May 2025, and the middle 80% earned $13.75–$22.52. About 220 people work in this occupation in the metro area. That is a lower share of local jobs than the national average (location quotient 0.65). 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 St. Joseph was built in 1962, and 74% of homes were built before 1980. The median owner-occupied home is worth $154,200. 72% of St. Joseph'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 123 freezing nights a year, sprinkler systems need to be drained or blown out before winter. The average temperature in St. Joseph is 53°F; summer afternoons average 86°F and winter nights 20°F. It gets about 36 inches of precipitation a year. Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Landscaping costs in St. Joseph 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.

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

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

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

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