How much does a landscaping and groundskeeping worker make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $18.82 an hour or $3,263 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.82
- Average (mean)
- $42,290
- Jobs
- 952,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,150 | $14.98 | |
| 25th | $36,190 | $17.40 | |
| Median | $39,150 | $18.82 | |
| 75th | $46,830 | $22.51 | |
| 90th | $56,730 | $27.27 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| District of Columbia | $48,790 |
| Massachusetts | $48,670 |
| Alaska | $47,690 |
| Washington | $46,950 |
| Minnesota | $46,610 |
| Vermont | $46,230 |
| Maine | $45,970 |
| Hawaii | $45,920 |
| Colorado | $45,760 |
| Connecticut | $45,740 |
| California | $45,560 |
| Montana | $45,350 |
| Oregon | $45,040 |
| New Hampshire | $44,890 |
| New York | $44,840 |
| Rhode Island | $44,730 |
| Illinois | $43,790 |
| Idaho | $41,600 |
| New Jersey | $41,360 |
| Wisconsin | $41,230 |
| North Dakota | $40,790 |
| Utah | $40,740 |
| Pennsylvania | $39,500 |
| Maryland | $39,380 |
| Kansas | $39,330 |
| Nebraska | $39,140 |
| Iowa | $38,920 |
| Arizona | $38,910 |
| Nevada | $38,820 |
| Missouri | $38,520 |
| Virginia | $38,410 |
| Wyoming | $38,310 |
| Ohio | $38,220 |
| Michigan | $38,120 |
| Indiana | $38,070 |
| Georgia | $37,970 |
| North Carolina | $37,910 |
| New Mexico | $37,560 |
| Delaware | $37,350 |
| Florida | $37,100 |
| Tennessee | $37,020 |
| Texas | $36,740 |
| South Carolina | $36,710 |
| Kentucky | $36,670 |
| Arkansas | $35,770 |
| Oklahoma | $35,770 |
| Alabama | $35,630 |
| South Dakota | $35,370 |
| Louisiana | $34,870 |
| West Virginia | $32,240 |
| Mississippi | $31,630 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $49,030 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $49,010 |
| Kahului, HI | $48,570 |
| Napa, CA | $48,540 |
| Fairbanks, AK | $48,520 |
| Seattle, WA | $48,480 |
| San Jose, CA | $48,330 |
| Bremerton, WA | $48,080 |
| San Francisco, CA | $48,040 |
| Worcester, MA | $47,980 |
| Boulder, CO | $47,530 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $47,510 |
| Anchorage, AK | $47,450 |
| Yuba City, CA | $47,420 |
| Bozeman, MT | $47,320 |
In other countries
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker belongs to the international group "Garden and horticultural labourers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Pesticide Handler$46,340
- Tree Trimmer and Pruner$50,960
- Grounds Maintenance Worker$46,860
Frequently asked questions
How much does a landscaping and groundskeeping worker make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $18.82 ($39,150 a year).
How much does a landscaping and groundskeeping worker make a month?
About $3,263 a month before tax, based on a median of $39,150 a year.
How much does a landscaping and groundskeeping worker make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,150 or less a year ($14.98 an hour); the top 10% make $56,730 or more.
Which state pays landscaping and groundskeeping workers the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $48,790 a year, followed by Massachusetts ($48,670) and Alaska ($47,690).
Which city pays landscaping and groundskeeping workers the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $49,030 a year.
How many landscaping and groundskeeping workers are there in the United States?
About 952,640 people work as landscaping and groundskeeping workers.
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.