Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay in Washington

In Washington, the median pay for landscaping and groundskeeping workers is $22.57 an hour ($46,950 a year). About 22,550 people work in this job there.

$22.57Median hourly pay
$43,000–$56,410Middle half of workers, yearly
22,550People in this job in Washington

That is 20% higher than the U.S. median ($39,150). Washington ranks 4th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for landscaping and groundskeeping workers in Washington

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.03$37,510
25% of workers$20.68$43,000
Half of workers (median)$22.57$46,950
75% of workers$27.12$56,410
90% of workers$29.34$61,030

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay in Washington metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue$48,48011,780
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard$48,080730
Kennewick-Richland$45,190970
Mount Vernon-Anacortes$45,020500
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater$44,850760
Spokane-Spokane Valley$44,6302,070
Bellingham$44,520650
Longview-Kelso$44,150270
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee$43,330500
Yakima$42,340530
Walla Walla$40,550240

Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Washington

JobMedian yearly pay
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$59,160
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$39,170
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$81,700
Highway Maintenance Workers$65,300
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$71,930
Tree Trimmers and Pruners$63,850
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$56,140
Agricultural Equipment Operators$38,470

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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.