How much does a grounds maintenance worker make in New York?
$60,150a year
Median yearly pay for grounds maintenance workers in New York. That is $28.92 an hour or $5,013 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.92
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,050Median: $60,150Highest 10%: $80,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,050 | $16.85 | |
| 25th | $44,330 | $21.31 | |
| Median | $60,150 | $28.92 | |
| 75th | $74,050 | $35.60 | |
| 90th | $80,080 | $38.50 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $62,570 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for grounds maintenance workers.
| 4. Arizona | $72,550 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a grounds maintenance worker make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $28.92 ($60,150 a year).
Do grounds maintenance workers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $60,150 against $46,860 nationally, 28% more.
Where does New York rank for grounds maintenance worker pay?
New York ranks 7 of 39 states.
Which city in New York pays grounds maintenance workers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $62,570 a year.
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.