Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin
In Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (TN), the median pay for landscaping and groundskeeping workers is $18.23 an hour ($37,910 a year). About 6,270 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($39,150). It is 2% higher than the Tennessee median ($37,020).
Pay range for landscaping and groundskeeping workers in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (TN)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.83 | $30,840 |
| 25% of workers | $17.40 | $36,180 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.23 | $37,910 |
| 75% of workers | $22.23 | $46,230 |
| 90% of workers | $23.09 | $48,020 |
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (this page) | $37,910 | 6,270 |
| Memphis | $36,500 | 3,100 |
| Clarksville | $36,410 | 360 |
| Chattanooga | $36,190 | 1,460 |
| Knoxville | $36,040 | 3,020 |
| Johnson City | $35,920 | 410 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $35,440 | 600 |
| Jackson | $35,280 | 470 |
| Morristown | $34,830 | 280 |
| Cleveland | $34,150 | 190 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (TN)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $48,780 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $56,030 |
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