How much does a grounds maintenance worker make in Detroit?
$55,360a year
Median yearly pay for grounds maintenance workers in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $26.62 an hour or $4,613 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.62
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 62
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,670Median: $55,360Highest 10%: $80,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,670 | $13.30 | |
| 25th | $32,450 | $15.60 | |
| Median | $55,360 | $26.62 | |
| 75th | $73,300 | $35.24 | |
| 90th | $80,080 | $38.50 |
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How much does a grounds maintenance worker make an hour in Detroit?
The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $26.62 ($55,360 a year).
Do grounds maintenance workers make more in Detroit than the national average?
Yes: $55,360 against $46,860 nationally, 18% more.
How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $43,910, so Detroit pays 26% more.
Where does Detroit rank for grounds maintenance worker pay?
9 of 62 metro areas with data.
How much does a grounds maintenance worker make starting out in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,080 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.