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How much does a grounds maintenance worker make in Memphis?

$44,160a year

Median yearly pay for grounds maintenance workers in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $21.23 an hour or $3,680 a month.

Hourly
$21.23
Vs. national median
-6%
Rank among cities
40 of 62
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,900Median: $44,160Highest 10%: $55,950
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,900$18.70
25th$44,110$21.21
Median$44,160$21.23
75th$46,770$22.49
90th$55,950$26.90

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for grounds maintenance workers.

Nashville, TN$46,310
Knoxville, TN$40,550
Chattanooga, TN$38,250
Grounds Maintenance Worker salary in Tennessee Grounds Maintenance Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Memphis

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$54,330
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$46,850
Pesticide Handler$45,290
Tree Trimmer and Pruner$44,470
Pest Control Worker$39,860
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$36,500
Janitor and Cleaner$32,580
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$31,630
Salaries for every job in Memphis, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $21.23 ($44,160 a year).

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

No: $44,160 against $46,860 nationally, 6% less.

How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $39,980, so Memphis pays 10% more.

Where does Memphis rank for grounds maintenance worker pay?

40 of 62 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,950 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.