How much does a grounds maintenance worker make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for grounds maintenance workers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $25.13 an hour or $4,357 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.13
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 62
- Jobs in the area
- 190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,100 | $19.76 | |
| 25th | $42,580 | $20.47 | |
| Median | $52,280 | $25.13 | |
| 75th | $62,150 | $29.88 | |
| 90th | $80,080 | $38.50 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for grounds maintenance workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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How much does a grounds maintenance worker make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $25.13 ($52,280 a year).
Do grounds maintenance workers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $52,280 against $46,860 nationally, 12% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $44,470, so Washington pays 18% more.
Where does Washington rank for grounds maintenance worker pay?
13 of 62 metro areas with data.
How much does a grounds maintenance worker make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,100 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.