Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay in Harrisburg-Carlisle

In Harrisburg-Carlisle (PA), the median pay for landscaping and groundskeeping workers is $18.61 an hour ($38,700 a year). About 1,630 people work in this job there.

$18.61Median hourly pay
$36,240–$46,760Middle half of workers, yearly
1,630People in this job in Harrisburg-Carlisle (PA)

That is about the same as the U.S. median ($39,150). It is 2% lower than the Pennsylvania median ($39,500).

Pay range for landscaping and groundskeeping workers in Harrisburg-Carlisle (PA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$14.50$30,160
25% of workers$17.42$36,240
Half of workers (median)$18.61$38,700
75% of workers$22.48$46,760
90% of workers$27.02$56,200

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay in Pennsylvania metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington$42,13017,700
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton$39,3502,310
Lancaster$39,1401,650
Reading$38,7801,200
Harrisburg-Carlisle (this page)$38,7001,630
York-Hanover$38,3501,100
State College$37,990490
Lebanon$37,790370
Pittsburgh$37,6906,650
Chambersburg$37,560330
Williamsport$37,540250
Gettysburg$37,330230
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre$37,3301,330
Erie$36,600870
Altoona$35,680310
Johnstown$35,310250

Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Harrisburg-Carlisle (PA)

JobMedian yearly pay
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$49,250

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.