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How much does a landscaping and groundskeeping worker make in Knoxville?

$36,040a year

Median yearly pay for landscaping and groundskeeping workers in the Knoxville, TN metro area. That is $17.33 an hour or $3,003 a month.

Hourly
$17.33
Vs. national median
-8%
Rank among cities
302 of 392
Jobs in the area
3,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,450Median: $36,040Highest 10%: $46,390
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,450$14.16
25th$35,080$16.87
Median$36,040$17.33
75th$43,270$20.80
90th$46,390$22.30

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for landscaping and groundskeeping workers.

Nashville, TN$37,910
Memphis, TN$36,500
Clarksville, TN$36,410
Chattanooga, TN$36,190
Johnson City, TN$35,920
Kingsport, TN$35,440
Jackson, TN$35,280
Morristown, TN$34,830
Cleveland, TN$34,150
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker salary in Tennessee Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Knoxville

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$54,550
Tree Trimmer and Pruner$48,780
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$47,400
Pest Control Worker$41,710
Grounds Maintenance Worker$40,550
Janitor and Cleaner$31,200
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$29,990
Salaries for every job in Knoxville, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a landscaping and groundskeeping worker make an hour in Knoxville?

The median hourly pay in the Knoxville, TN metro area is $17.33 ($36,040 a year).

Do landscaping and groundskeeping workers make more in Knoxville than the national average?

No: $36,040 against $39,150 nationally, 8% less.

How does Knoxville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $37,020, so Knoxville pays 3% less.

Where does Knoxville rank for landscaping and groundskeeping worker pay?

302 of 392 metro areas with data.

How much does a landscaping and groundskeeping worker make starting out in Knoxville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,390 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.