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

$44,440a year

Median yearly pay for landscaping and groundskeeping workers in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $21.37 an hour or $3,703 a month.

Hourly: $21.37
Vs. national median: +14%
Rank among cities: 69 of 392
Jobs in the area: 2,330

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $31,430Median: $44,440Highest 10%: $59,920

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$31,430	$15.11
25th	$38,180	$18.36
Median	$44,440	$21.37
75th	$48,070	$23.11
90th	$59,920	$28.81

Other cities in Wisconsin

Median yearly pay for landscaping and groundskeeping workers.

Minneapolis, MN	$47,160
Kenosha, WI	$45,490
Milwaukee, WI	$44,440
Appleton, WI	$44,380
Sheboygan, WI	$41,080
Racine, WI	$39,610
Green Bay, WI	$38,940
Oshkosh, WI	$38,540
Eau Claire, WI	$38,470
Duluth, MN	$38,180
Wausau, WI	$38,000
Janesville, WI	$37,870
La Crosse, WI	$37,810
Fond du Lac, WI	$37,360

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker salary in Wisconsin Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Madison

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping	$70,740
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker	$53,830
Tree Trimmer and Pruner	$51,290
Pesticide Handler	$44,280
Janitor and Cleaner	$39,680
Pest Control Worker	$39,520
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner	$36,010

Salaries for every job in Madison, WI

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $21.37 ($44,440 a year).

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

Yes: $44,440 against $39,150 nationally, 14% more.

How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

The median in Wisconsin is $41,230, so Madison pays 8% more.

Where does Madison rank for landscaping and groundskeeping worker pay?

69 of 392 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,920 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.