Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC), the median pay for landscaping and groundskeeping workers is $20.53 an hour ($42,700 a year). About 17,140 people work in this job there.

$20.53Median hourly pay
$38,460–$46,290Middle half of workers, yearly
17,140People in this job in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($39,150). It is 12% lower than the District of Columbia median ($48,790).

Pay range for landscaping and groundskeeping workers in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.79$37,000
25% of workers$18.49$38,460
Half of workers (median)$20.53$42,700
75% of workers$22.25$46,290
90% of workers$26.96$56,090

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay in District of Columbia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (this page)$42,70017,140

District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

JobMedian yearly pay
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$57,240
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$61,660
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$60,460

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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.