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How much does a landscaping and groundskeeping worker make in New Orleans?

$35,410a year

Median yearly pay for landscaping and groundskeeping workers in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area. That is $17.02 an hour or $2,951 a month.

Hourly
$17.02
Vs. national median
-10%
Rank among cities
329 of 392
Jobs in the area
1,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,330Median: $35,410Highest 10%: $43,850
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$28,330$13.62
25th$30,210$14.52
Median$35,410$17.02
75th$37,690$18.12
90th$43,850$21.08

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for landscaping and groundskeeping workers.

Baton Rouge, LA$36,260
Slidell, LA$36,030
Shreveport, LA$34,990
Houma, LA$34,240
Lake Charles, LA$34,030
Alexandria, LA$32,850
Lafayette, LA$30,530
Hammond, LA$30,190
Monroe, LA$29,010
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker salary in Louisiana Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in New Orleans

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$48,060
Pest Control Worker$46,610
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$40,270
Grounds Maintenance Worker$36,960
Janitor and Cleaner$30,020
Building Cleaning Worker$29,530
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$27,910
Pesticide Handler$26,220
Salaries for every job in New Orleans, LA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area is $17.02 ($35,410 a year).

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

No: $35,410 against $39,150 nationally, 10% less.

How does New Orleans compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $34,870, so New Orleans pays 2% more.

Where does New Orleans rank for landscaping and groundskeeping worker pay?

329 of 392 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,850 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.