Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for landscaping and groundskeeping workers in the U.S. is $39,150 ($18.82 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $39,150
- Mean annual wage
- $42,290
- Median hourly wage
- $18.82
- Employment
- 952,640
952,640 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,150 | $14.98 |
| 25th percentile | $36,190 | $17.40 |
| Median (50th) | $39,150 | $18.82 |
| 75th percentile | $46,830 | $22.52 |
| 90th percentile | $56,730 | $27.28 |
Highest-paying states for landscaping and groundskeeping workers
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $48,790 | 800 |
| Massachusetts | $48,670 | 22,880 |
| Alaska | $47,690 | 1,080 |
| Washington | $46,950 | 22,550 |
| Minnesota | $46,610 | 17,610 |
| Vermont | $46,230 | 2,700 |
| Maine | $45,970 | 6,410 |
| Hawaii | $45,920 | 7,040 |
| Colorado | $45,760 | 21,990 |
| Connecticut | $45,740 | 13,490 |
Lowest-paying states
- Mississippi: $31,630 median annual wage
- West Virginia: $32,240 median annual wage
- Louisiana: $34,870 median annual wage
- South Dakota: $35,370 median annual wage
- Alabama: $35,630 median annual wage
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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.
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