Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for grounds maintenance workers, all other in the U.S. is $46,860 ($22.53 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $46,860
- Mean annual wage
- $48,830
- Median hourly wage
- $22.53
- Employment
- 13,630
13,630 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,650 | $15.21 |
| 25th percentile | $37,520 | $18.04 |
| Median (50th) | $46,860 | $22.53 |
| 75th percentile | $57,820 | $27.80 |
| 90th percentile | $74,820 | $35.97 |
Highest-paying states for grounds maintenance workers, all other
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | $78,580 | 40 |
| Minnesota | $73,300 | 60 |
| Oklahoma | $73,300 | 30 |
| Arizona | $72,550 | 30 |
| Massachusetts | $72,550 | — |
| New Jersey | $71,800 | 40 |
| New York | $60,150 | 220 |
| Iowa | $57,030 | 40 |
| Missouri | $55,560 | — |
| Virginia | $54,990 | 120 |
Lowest-paying states
- Mississippi: $31,420 median annual wage
- Louisiana: $33,970 median annual wage
- Idaho: $36,000 median annual wage
- Pennsylvania: $36,810 median annual wage
- West Virginia: $38,060 median annual wage
About this occupation
All grounds maintenance workers not listed separately.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: No formal educational credential
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 21.4% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 32.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.2% |
| Associate's degree | 9.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 14.5% |
| Master's degree | 0.9% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Related occupations
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36,840
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$39,150
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35,510
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$49,100
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$58,430
- Pest Control Workers$45,250
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$50,960
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$46,340
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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