Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay in Louisville/Jefferson County
In Louisville/Jefferson County (KY), the median pay for landscaping and groundskeeping workers is $18.19 an hour ($37,820 a year). About 3,130 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($39,150). It is 3% higher than the Kentucky median ($36,670).
Pay range for landscaping and groundskeeping workers in Louisville/Jefferson County (KY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.88 | $28,880 |
| 25% of workers | $16.99 | $35,340 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.19 | $37,820 |
| 75% of workers | $22.40 | $46,590 |
| 90% of workers | $24.96 | $51,920 |
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County (this page) | $37,820 | 3,130 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $36,800 | 1,340 |
| Elizabethtown | $36,140 | 180 |
| Paducah | $36,120 | 190 |
| Owensboro | $35,950 | 320 |
| Bowling Green | $35,630 | 360 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (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 Louisville/Jefferson County (KY)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $48,970 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $61,890 |
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