How much does a landscaping and groundskeeping worker make in New York?
$44,840a year
Median yearly pay for landscaping and groundskeeping workers in New York. That is $21.56 an hour or $3,737 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.56
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 47,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,950Median: $44,840Highest 10%: $59,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,950 | $16.80 | |
| 25th | $37,550 | $18.05 | |
| Median | $44,840 | $21.56 | |
| 75th | $48,520 | $23.33 | |
| 90th | $59,920 | $28.81 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $45,760 |
| New York, NY | $45,530 |
| Kingston, NY | $43,680 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $43,100 |
| Ithaca, NY | $42,720 |
| Buffalo, NY | $41,770 |
| Albany, NY | $41,290 |
| Syracuse, NY | $40,010 |
| Rochester, NY | $39,680 |
| Utica, NY | $38,880 |
| Binghamton, NY | $38,140 |
| Watertown, NY | $37,340 |
| Elmira, NY | $35,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for landscaping and groundskeeping workers.
| 12. Montana | $45,350 |
| 13. Oregon | $45,040 |
| 14. New Hampshire | $44,890 |
| 15. New York | $44,840 |
| 16. Rhode Island | $44,730 |
| 17. Illinois | $43,790 |
| 18. Idaho | $41,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a landscaping and groundskeeping worker make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $21.56 ($44,840 a year).
Do landscaping and groundskeeping workers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $44,840 against $39,150 nationally, 15% more.
Where does New York rank for landscaping and groundskeeping worker pay?
New York ranks 15 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays landscaping and groundskeeping workers the most?
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY, with a median of $45,760 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.