How much does a landscaping and groundskeeping worker make in Tennessee?
$37,020a year
Median yearly pay for landscaping and groundskeeping workers in Tennessee. That is $17.80 an hour or $3,085 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.80
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 18,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,480Median: $37,020Highest 10%: $47,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,480 | $14.17 | |
| 25th | $34,840 | $16.75 | |
| Median | $37,020 | $17.80 | |
| 75th | $43,640 | $20.98 | |
| 90th | $47,650 | $22.91 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $37,910 |
| Memphis, TN | $36,500 |
| Clarksville, TN | $36,410 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $36,190 |
| Knoxville, TN | $36,040 |
| Johnson City, TN | $35,920 |
| Kingsport, TN | $35,440 |
| Jackson, TN | $35,280 |
| Morristown, TN | $34,830 |
| Cleveland, TN | $34,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for landscaping and groundskeeping workers.
| 38. New Mexico | $37,560 |
| 39. Delaware | $37,350 |
| 40. Florida | $37,100 |
| 41. Tennessee | $37,020 |
| 42. Texas | $36,740 |
| 43. South Carolina | $36,710 |
| 44. Kentucky | $36,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a landscaping and groundskeeping worker make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $17.80 ($37,020 a year).
Do landscaping and groundskeeping workers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $37,020 against $39,150 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for landscaping and groundskeeping worker pay?
Tennessee ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays landscaping and groundskeeping workers the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $37,910 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.