Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay in the United States

In the U.S., the median pay for landscaping and groundskeeping workers is $18.82 an hour ($39,150 a year). About 952,640 people work in this job there.

$18.82Median hourly pay
$36,190–$46,830Middle half of workers, yearly
952,640People in this job in the U.S.

Pay range for landscaping and groundskeeping workers in the U.S.

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$14.98$31,150
25% of workers$17.40$36,190
Half of workers (median)$18.82$39,150
75% of workers$22.52$46,830
90% of workers$27.28$56,730

Best-paying states for landscaping and groundskeeping workers

StateMedian yearly payPeople in this job
District of Columbia$48,790800
Massachusetts$48,67022,880
Alaska$47,6901,080
Washington$46,95022,550
Minnesota$46,61017,610
Vermont$46,2302,700
Maine$45,9706,410
Hawaii$45,9207,040
Colorado$45,76021,990
Connecticut$45,74013,490

Pay by state

Education, experience and outlook for landscaping and groundskeeping workers

  • Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +4.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 149,500 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in the U.S.

JobMedian yearly pay
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$49,590
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$59,850
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$35,660
Highway Maintenance Workers$50,260
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$58,430
Tree Trimmers and Pruners$50,960
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$42,360
Agricultural Equipment Operators$41,730

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.