How much does a grounds maintenance worker make in New York?
$62,570a year
Median yearly pay for grounds maintenance workers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $30.08 an hour or $5,214 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.08
- Vs. national median
- +34%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 62
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,330Median: $62,570Highest 10%: $80,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,330 | $21.31 | |
| 25th | $57,350 | $27.57 | |
| Median | $62,570 | $30.08 | |
| 75th | $74,050 | $35.60 | |
| 90th | $80,080 | $38.50 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for grounds maintenance workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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Salaries for every job in New York, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a grounds maintenance worker make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $30.08 ($62,570 a year).
Do grounds maintenance workers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $62,570 against $46,860 nationally, 34% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $60,150, so New York pays 4% more.
Where does New York rank for grounds maintenance worker pay?
4 of 62 metro areas with data.
How much does a grounds maintenance worker make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,330 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.