How much does a grounds maintenance worker make in Houston?
$44,500a year
Median yearly pay for grounds maintenance workers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $21.39 an hour or $3,708 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.39
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 39 of 62
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,940Median: $44,500Highest 10%: $80,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,940 | $14.88 | |
| 25th | $36,300 | $17.45 | |
| Median | $44,500 | $21.39 | |
| 75th | $58,300 | $28.03 | |
| 90th | $80,080 | $38.50 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for grounds maintenance workers.
| San Antonio, TX | $50,150 |
| Dallas, TX | $46,130 |
| Austin, TX | $43,240 |
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How much does a grounds maintenance worker make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $21.39 ($44,500 a year).
Do grounds maintenance workers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $44,500 against $46,860 nationally, 5% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $44,500, so Houston pays 0% more.
Where does Houston rank for grounds maintenance worker pay?
39 of 62 metro areas with data.
How much does a grounds maintenance worker make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,940 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.