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

$42,130a year

Median yearly pay for landscaping and groundskeeping workers in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $20.25 an hour or $3,511 a month.

Hourly
$20.25
Vs. national median
+8%
Rank among cities
100 of 392
Jobs in the area
17,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,310Median: $42,130Highest 10%: $55,700
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,310$16.50
25th$37,170$17.87
Median$42,130$20.25
75th$47,040$22.62
90th$55,700$26.78

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for landscaping and groundskeeping workers.

Allentown, PA$39,350
Lancaster, PA$39,140
Reading, PA$38,780
Harrisburg, PA$38,700
York, PA$38,350
State College, PA$37,990
Lebanon, PA$37,790
Pittsburgh, PA$37,690
Chambersburg, PA$37,560
Williamsport, PA$37,540
Gettysburg, PA$37,330
Scranton, PA$37,330
Erie, PA$36,600
Altoona, PA$35,680
Johnstown, PA$35,310
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker salary in Pennsylvania Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Philadelphia

Same field, median yearly pay.

Tree Trimmer and Pruner$62,940
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$62,230
Building Cleaning Worker$50,660
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$50,340
Pest Control Worker$47,260
Pesticide Handler$46,280
Janitor and Cleaner$36,930
Grounds Maintenance Worker$36,470
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$35,550
Salaries for every job in Philadelphia, PA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $20.25 ($42,130 a year).

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

Yes: $42,130 against $39,150 nationally, 8% more.

How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $39,500, so Philadelphia pays 7% more.

Where does Philadelphia rank for landscaping and groundskeeping worker pay?

100 of 392 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,700 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.