Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for landscaping and groundskeeping workers is $18.71 an hour ($38,920 a year). About 8,800 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($39,150). Iowa ranks 27th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for landscaping and groundskeeping workers in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.69 | $28,480 |
| 25% of workers | $15.47 | $32,170 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.71 | $38,920 |
| 75% of workers | $22.23 | $46,240 |
| 90% of workers | $28.09 | $58,420 |
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $45,180 | 2,230 |
| Ames | $44,580 | 390 |
| Dubuque | $41,450 | 240 |
| Cedar Rapids | $39,830 | 680 |
| Iowa City | $39,580 | 590 |
| Sioux City | $38,820 | 400 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $38,770 | 480 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $37,950 | 1,090 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (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)
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