Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre

In Scranton--Wilkes-Barre (PA), the median pay for landscaping and groundskeeping workers is $17.95 an hour ($37,330 a year). About 1,330 people work in this job there.

$17.95Median hourly pay
$34,150–$45,180Middle half of workers, yearly
1,330People in this job in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre (PA)

That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($39,150). It is 5% lower than the Pennsylvania median ($39,500).

Pay range for landscaping and groundskeeping workers in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre (PA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$13.41$27,890
25% of workers$16.42$34,150
Half of workers (median)$17.95$37,330
75% of workers$21.72$45,180
90% of workers$23.72$49,330

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$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 (this page)$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 Scranton--Wilkes-Barre (PA)

JobMedian yearly pay
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$49,710

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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.