First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for first-line supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers in the U.S. is $58,430 ($28.09 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $58,430
- Mean annual wage
- $60,960
- Median hourly wage
- $28.09
- Employment
- 130,760
130,760 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,560 | $19.50 |
| 25th percentile | $47,390 | $22.79 |
| Median (50th) | $58,430 | $28.09 |
| 75th percentile | $72,590 | $34.90 |
| 90th percentile | $85,650 | $41.18 |
Highest-paying states for first-line supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $74,340 | 250 |
| Washington | $71,930 | 2,030 |
| New York | $70,760 | 6,320 |
| Oregon | $70,560 | 1,180 |
| New Jersey | $68,580 | 2,830 |
| District of Columbia | $68,300 | 80 |
| Alaska | $67,760 | 150 |
| Vermont | $66,810 | 160 |
| New Hampshire | $64,340 | 940 |
| Massachusetts | $63,750 | 2,510 |
Lowest-paying states
- Mississippi: $47,130 median annual wage
- Texas: $47,630 median annual wage
- Louisiana: $48,410 median annual wage
- Missouri: $48,710 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $49,700 median annual wage
About this occupation
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in landscaping or groundskeeping activities. Work may involve reviewing contracts to ascertain service, machine, and workforce requirements; answering inquiries from potential customers regarding methods, material, and price ranges; and preparing estimates according to labor, material, and machine costs.
Typical tasks
- Design or supervise the installation of sprinkler systems, calculating water pressure, or valve and pipe coverage needs.
- Direct activities of workers who perform duties, such as landscaping, cultivating lawns, or pruning trees and shrubs.
- Train workers in tasks such as transplanting or pruning trees or shrubs, finishing cement, using equipment, or caring for turf.
- Inventory supplies of tools, equipment, or materials to ensure that sufficient supplies are available and items are in usable condition.
- Perform personnel-related activities, such as hiring workers, evaluating staff performance, or taking disciplinary actions when performance problems occur.
- Provide workers with assistance in performing duties as necessary to meet deadlines.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 18.0% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 32.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 20.8% |
| Associate's degree | 8.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 17.1% |
| Master's degree | 2.6% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.3% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$49,100
- Pest Control Workers$45,250
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$50,960
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$46,340
- Building Cleaning Workers, All Other$44,040
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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