How much does a grounds maintenance worker make in Iowa?
$57,030a year
Median yearly pay for grounds maintenance workers in Iowa. That is $27.42 an hour or $4,753 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.42
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,980Median: $57,030Highest 10%: $80,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,980 | $20.18 | |
| 25th | $50,390 | $24.23 | |
| Median | $57,030 | $27.42 | |
| 75th | $76,320 | $36.69 | |
| 90th | $80,080 | $38.50 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for grounds maintenance workers.
| 5. Massachusetts | $72,550 |
| 6. New Jersey | $71,800 |
| 7. New York | $60,150 |
| 8. Iowa | $57,030 |
| 9. Missouri | $55,560 |
| 10. Virginia | $54,990 |
| 11. New Hampshire | $53,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a grounds maintenance worker make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $27.42 ($57,030 a year).
Do grounds maintenance workers make more in Iowa than the national average?
Yes: $57,030 against $46,860 nationally, 22% more.
Where does Iowa rank for grounds maintenance worker pay?
Iowa ranks 8 of 39 states.
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.