Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary
Other · OCC code 37-3011 · gross annual wage · BLS OEWS May 2024
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in the US earn a median of $38,090 per year (mean $40,880) as of the BLS OEWS May 2024 survey — that is -23.1% versus the $49,500 median for all US jobs, below the US median wage for all jobs. The middle half earn between $35,250 and $45,870; the top 10% earn $53,900 or more. The median hourly wage is $18.31. About 943,430 are employed nationally. The highest-paying state is District of Columbia ($47,320). Wages are gross (pre-tax) and vary by employer, experience and location.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay range (national percentiles)
What landscaping and groundskeeping workers earn across the pay distribution, nationally (BLS OEWS, May 2024):
| Pay level | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-paid 10%) | $29,990 |
| 25th percentile | $35,250 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $38,090 |
| Mean (average) | $40,880 |
| 75th percentile | $45,870 |
| 90th percentile (highest-paid 10%) | $53,900 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
A dash (—) means BLS did not release that figure; a plus (+) means the wage is at or above the BLS top code of $239,200/yr. See what wage percentiles mean or check where your salary ranks.
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary by state
Median and mean wage for landscaping and groundskeeping workers in each of the 51 states with published data, highest median first. The national median is $38,090.
| # | State | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $47,320 | $49,130 | 760 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $47,050 | $49,130 | 20,850 |
| 3 | Minnesota | $46,730 | $45,280 | 17,120 |
| 4 | Alaska | $46,510 | $46,230 | 1,020 |
| 5 | Washington | $46,200 | $48,260 | 22,430 |
| 6 | Maine | $45,470 | $44,480 | 6,020 |
| 7 | Colorado | $44,950 | $45,500 | 22,960 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $44,920 | $45,710 | 13,550 |
| 9 | Hawaii | $44,800 | $43,970 | 7,070 |
| 10 | New York | $44,690 | $45,030 | 49,430 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $44,610 | $43,850 | 4,720 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $44,540 | $44,110 | 6,050 |
| 13 | California | $44,340 | $46,120 | 103,570 |
| 14 | Oregon | $43,170 | $43,410 | 12,650 |
| 15 | Illinois | $43,120 | $43,430 | 35,120 |
| 16 | Vermont | $41,250 | $44,570 | 2,720 |
| 17 | New Jersey | $40,390 | $42,470 | 28,940 |
| 18 | Montana | $39,530 | $41,410 | 3,660 |
| 19 | North Dakota | $39,520 | $41,790 | 2,200 |
| 20 | Wisconsin | $39,310 | $41,220 | 18,590 |
| 21 | Utah | $38,940 | $41,180 | 12,490 |
| 22 | Idaho | $38,580 | $40,430 | 7,420 |
| 23 | Maryland | $38,060 | $41,110 | 16,880 |
| 24 | Arizona | $37,920 | $39,830 | 20,990 |
| 25 | Michigan | $37,900 | $40,110 | 31,350 |
| 26 | Nebraska | $37,890 | $39,490 | 6,580 |
| 27 | Kansas | $37,790 | $38,710 | 8,080 |
| 28 | Pennsylvania | $37,770 | $39,830 | 34,310 |
| 29 | Nevada | $37,630 | $42,350 | 9,000 |
| 30 | Virginia | $37,580 | $39,510 | 25,790 |
| 31 | Iowa | $37,450 | $38,440 | 8,020 |
| 32 | Missouri | $37,380 | $39,650 | 17,660 |
| 33 | Ohio | $37,240 | $38,310 | 35,340 |
| 34 | Wyoming | $37,190 | $38,320 | 1,850 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $37,100 | $38,390 | 17,330 |
| 36 | Delaware | $37,040 | $39,170 | 4,130 |
| 37 | Indiana | $36,980 | $38,230 | 20,120 |
| 38 | North Carolina | $36,890 | $37,580 | 33,450 |
| 39 | Georgia | $36,830 | $37,420 | 22,100 |
| 40 | Texas | $36,240 | $36,630 | 68,700 |
| 41 | South Carolina | $36,130 | $36,110 | 16,700 |
| 42 | Florida | $36,030 | $37,380 | 84,250 |
| 43 | Kentucky | $35,750 | $36,700 | 9,600 |
| 44 | New Mexico | $35,740 | $37,190 | 4,890 |
| 45 | Alabama | $35,160 | $34,570 | 11,930 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $34,910 | $34,640 | 9,750 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $34,450 | $33,750 | 6,830 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $32,540 | $33,470 | 7,550 |
| 49 | South Dakota | $31,420 | $33,900 | 2,660 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $30,840 | $32,750 | 5,000 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $30,310 | $32,310 | 3,170 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Highest median: District of Columbia ($47,320). Lowest: West Virginia ($30,310).
Similar-paying jobs
| Occupation | Median wage | Mean wage | vs US median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (this job) | $38,090 | $40,880 | -23.1% |
| Security Guards | $38,370 | $42,890 | -22.5% |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $37,230 | $38,480 | -24.8% |
| Barbers | $38,960 | $47,800 | -21.3% |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $36,830 | $37,730 | -25.6% |
| Nursing Assistants | $39,530 | $41,270 | -20.1% |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do landscaping and groundskeeping workers make?
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers earn a national median of $38,090 per year (mean $40,880) as of the BLS OEWS May 2024 survey. The middle half earn between $35,250 (25th percentile) and $45,870 (75th percentile); the top 10% earn $53,900 or more and the bottom 10% earn under $29,990. These are gross, pre-tax wages.
What is the hourly wage for landscaping and groundskeeping workers?
The median hourly wage is $18.31 and the mean is $19.66 (BLS OEWS, May 2024). BLS reports some occupations only as annual wages, in which case hourly figures are shown as a dash.
Which state pays landscaping and groundskeeping workers the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median wage for landscaping and groundskeeping workers at $47,320, versus a national median of $38,090. State pay reflects local cost of living, demand and industry mix. See the full state table on this page.
How many landscaping and groundskeeping workers are there in the US?
BLS estimates about 943,430 landscaping and groundskeeping workers are employed in the US (OEWS, May 2024). Among the 124 occupations tracked here, this job ranks #114 of 124 by median pay.
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Sources & accuracy
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 (OCC 37-3011), gross annual wages, U.S. public domain, retrieved June 2026. OEWS figures are survey estimates and reflect pay before tax. Your actual pay depends on employer, experience, certifications, industry and location. This is information, not financial or career advice — see our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-20