Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $36,760 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.67
10th percentile $29,570
90th percentile $47,720
Employed locally 530
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,570
    25th
    $34,370
    50th (median)
    $36,760
    75th
    $42,630
    90th
    $47,720

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary vs area income 54% Median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary is 46% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $48,640
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $48,210
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,080
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $48,010
    Carson City, NV $47,900
    Portland-South Portland, ME $47,800

    Nearby metros — Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fairbanks-College, AK $46,110
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $45,460
    Kansas City, MO-KS $39,560
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $38,660
    Wichita, KS $37,440
    Lawrence, KS $37,200

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$32,240
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$30,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$54,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$59,050
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners$44,600
    Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$48,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Topeka, KS is $17.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.66 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salaries?

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in Topeka, KS is 3.5% below the national median of $38,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Topeka?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,570 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,370.