How much does a landscaping and groundskeeping worker make in Illinois?
$43,790a year
Median yearly pay for landscaping and groundskeeping workers in Illinois. That is $21.05 an hour or $3,649 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.05
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 34,780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,010Median: $43,790Highest 10%: $61,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,010 | $15.39 | |
| 25th | $36,610 | $17.60 | |
| Median | $43,790 | $21.05 | |
| 75th | $46,960 | $22.58 | |
| 90th | $61,190 | $29.42 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $45,280 |
| St. Louis, MO | $39,040 |
| Champaign, IL | $38,270 |
| Springfield, IL | $38,090 |
| Bloomington, IL | $37,960 |
| Davenport, IA | $37,950 |
| Rockford, IL | $37,770 |
| Decatur, IL | $37,540 |
| Peoria, IL | $37,330 |
| Kankakee, IL | $37,100 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $36,130 |
| Paducah, KY | $36,120 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for landscaping and groundskeeping workers.
| 14. New Hampshire | $44,890 |
| 15. New York | $44,840 |
| 16. Rhode Island | $44,730 |
| 17. Illinois | $43,790 |
| 18. Idaho | $41,600 |
| 19. New Jersey | $41,360 |
| 20. Wisconsin | $41,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a landscaping and groundskeeping worker make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $21.05 ($43,790 a year).
Do landscaping and groundskeeping workers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $43,790 against $39,150 nationally, 12% more.
Where does Illinois rank for landscaping and groundskeeping worker pay?
Illinois ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays landscaping and groundskeeping workers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $45,280 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.