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

$42,700a year

Median yearly pay for landscaping and groundskeeping workers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $20.53 an hour or $3,558 a month.

Hourly
$20.53
Vs. national median
+9%
Rank among cities
97 of 392
Jobs in the area
17,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,000Median: $42,700Highest 10%: $56,090
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,000$17.79
25th$38,460$18.49
Median$42,700$20.53
75th$46,290$22.25
90th$56,090$26.97

Other cities in District of Columbia

Median yearly pay for landscaping and groundskeeping workers.

No other city in the state with data.
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Related jobs in Washington

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$60,460
Grounds Maintenance Worker$52,280
Tree Trimmer and Pruner$51,700
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$50,840
Pest Control Worker$48,010
Building Cleaning Worker$46,800
Pesticide Handler$44,440
Janitor and Cleaner$37,840
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$37,840
Salaries for every job in Washington, DC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $20.53 ($42,700 a year).

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

Yes: $42,700 against $39,150 nationally, 9% more.

How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?

The median in District of Columbia is $48,790, so Washington pays 12% less.

Where does Washington rank for landscaping and groundskeeping worker pay?

97 of 392 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,090 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.