How much does a landscaping and groundskeeping worker make in Kentucky?
$36,670a year
Median yearly pay for landscaping and groundskeeping workers in Kentucky. That is $17.63 an hour or $3,056 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.63
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,930Median: $36,670Highest 10%: $49,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,930 | $13.43 | |
| 25th | $31,240 | $15.02 | |
| Median | $36,670 | $17.63 | |
| 75th | $44,330 | $21.31 | |
| 90th | $49,250 | $23.68 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $38,600 |
| Louisville, KY | $37,820 |
| Lexington, KY | $36,800 |
| Clarksville, TN | $36,410 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $36,140 |
| Paducah, KY | $36,120 |
| Owensboro, KY | $35,950 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $35,630 |
| Huntington, WV | $32,170 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for landscaping and groundskeeping workers.
| 41. Tennessee | $37,020 |
| 42. Texas | $36,740 |
| 43. South Carolina | $36,710 |
| 44. Kentucky | $36,670 |
| 45. Arkansas | $35,770 |
| 46. Oklahoma | $35,770 |
| 47. Alabama | $35,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a landscaping and groundskeeping worker make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $17.63 ($36,670 a year).
Do landscaping and groundskeeping workers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $36,670 against $39,150 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for landscaping and groundskeeping worker pay?
Kentucky ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays landscaping and groundskeeping workers the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $38,600 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.