How much does a grounds maintenance worker make in Atlanta?
$39,870a year
Median yearly pay for grounds maintenance workers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $19.17 an hour or $3,323 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.17
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 46 of 62
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,700Median: $39,870Highest 10%: $61,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,700 | $18.13 | |
| 25th | $38,240 | $18.38 | |
| Median | $39,870 | $19.17 | |
| 75th | $49,010 | $23.56 | |
| 90th | $61,190 | $29.42 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for grounds maintenance workers.
| Chattanooga, TN | $38,250 |
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How much does a grounds maintenance worker make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $19.17 ($39,870 a year).
Do grounds maintenance workers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $39,870 against $46,860 nationally, 15% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $39,840, so Atlanta pays 0% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for grounds maintenance worker pay?
46 of 62 metro areas with data.
How much does a grounds maintenance worker make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,190 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.