How much does a landscaping and groundskeeping worker make in New Jersey?
$41,360a year
Median yearly pay for landscaping and groundskeeping workers in New Jersey. That is $19.88 an hour or $3,447 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.88
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 30,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,450Median: $41,360Highest 10%: $55,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,450 | $17.04 | |
| 25th | $36,980 | $17.78 | |
| Median | $41,360 | $19.88 | |
| 75th | $47,310 | $22.75 | |
| 90th | $55,050 | $26.47 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $45,530 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $42,130 |
| Trenton, NJ | $40,170 |
| Allentown, PA | $39,350 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $38,470 |
| Vineland, NJ | $37,180 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for landscaping and groundskeeping workers.
| 16. Rhode Island | $44,730 |
| 17. Illinois | $43,790 |
| 18. Idaho | $41,600 |
| 19. New Jersey | $41,360 |
| 20. Wisconsin | $41,230 |
| 21. North Dakota | $40,790 |
| 22. Utah | $40,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a landscaping and groundskeeping worker make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $19.88 ($41,360 a year).
Do landscaping and groundskeeping workers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $41,360 against $39,150 nationally, 6% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for landscaping and groundskeeping worker pay?
New Jersey ranks 19 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays landscaping and groundskeeping workers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $45,530 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.