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How much does a grounds maintenance worker make in Knoxville?

$40,550a year

Median yearly pay for grounds maintenance workers in the Knoxville, TN metro area. That is $19.50 an hour or $3,379 a month.

Hourly
$19.50
Vs. national median
-13%
Rank among cities
45 of 62
Jobs in the area
170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,090Median: $40,550Highest 10%: $47,650
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,090$18.31
25th$39,970$19.22
Median$40,550$19.50
75th$46,370$22.29
90th$47,650$22.91

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for grounds maintenance workers.

Nashville, TN$46,310
Memphis, TN$44,160
Chattanooga, TN$38,250
Grounds Maintenance Worker salary in Tennessee Grounds Maintenance Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Knoxville

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$54,550
Tree Trimmer and Pruner$48,780
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$47,400
Pest Control Worker$41,710
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$36,040
Janitor and Cleaner$31,200
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$29,990
Salaries for every job in Knoxville, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a grounds maintenance worker make an hour in Knoxville?

The median hourly pay in the Knoxville, TN metro area is $19.50 ($40,550 a year).

Do grounds maintenance workers make more in Knoxville than the national average?

No: $40,550 against $46,860 nationally, 13% less.

How does Knoxville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $39,980, so Knoxville pays 1% more.

Where does Knoxville rank for grounds maintenance worker pay?

45 of 62 metro areas with data.

How much does a grounds maintenance worker make starting out in Knoxville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,650 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.