Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay in Salem
In Salem (OR), the median pay for landscaping and groundskeeping workers is $21.65 an hour ($45,040 a year). About 1,520 people work in this job there.
That is 15% higher than the U.S. median ($39,150). It is about the same as the Oregon median ($45,040).
Pay range for landscaping and groundskeeping workers in Salem (OR)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.48 | $34,280 |
| 25% of workers | $18.66 | $38,800 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.65 | $45,040 |
| 75% of workers | $22.87 | $47,560 |
| 90% of workers | $28.23 | $58,720 |
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay in Oregon metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $46,450 | 6,710 |
| Bend | $46,300 | 1,050 |
| Grants Pass | $45,130 | 180 |
| Salem (this page) | $45,040 | 1,520 |
| Eugene-Springfield | $43,680 | 1,010 |
| Albany | $43,590 | 210 |
| Medford | $43,210 | 570 |
| Corvallis | $40,720 | 230 |
Oregon unemployment rate: 5.1% (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 Salem (OR)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $33,450 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $53,090 |
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