The average salary for a landscaping and groundskeeping worker in the United States is $39,790, but the range typically falls between $33,810 and $45,350. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $19.13, with a range between $16.25 and $21.81.
There are approximately 929,930 people employed as a landscaping and groundskeeping worker in the United States. With California, Florida, Texas employing the highest number of landscaping and groundskeeping workers.The state with the best pay for a landscaping and groundskeeping worker is Massachusetts, with an average annual salary of $48,760, while West Virginia has the lowest average annual salary of $30,540.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $29,070 | $13.98 |
| 25th Percentile | $33,810 | $16.25 |
| Median | $37,360 | $17.96 |
| 75th Percentile | $45,350 | $21.81 |
| 90th Percentile | $51,290 | $24.66 |
The salary of a landscaping and groundskeeping worker can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a landscaping and groundskeeping worker in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for landscaping and groundskeeping workers are Massachusetts, District of Columbia, Washington, Rhode Island, Connecticut while the worst states are West Virginia, Mississippi, Louisiana, South Dakota, Arkansas.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $24,800 | $33,990 | $43,950 |
| Alaska | $30,830 | $46,360 | $60,860 |
| Arizona | $31,460 | $38,410 | $46,020 |
| Arkansas | $24,230 | $32,420 | $38,090 |
| California | $34,890 | $44,680 | $58,520 |
| Colorado | $34,550 | $44,240 | $57,290 |
| Connecticut | $33,370 | $45,330 | $59,030 |
| Delaware | $30,760 | $38,840 | $48,670 |
| District of Columbia | $36,190 | $48,060 | $64,300 |
| Florida | $29,160 | $36,230 | $45,680 |
| Georgia | $27,640 | $36,490 | $45,840 |
| Hawaii | $30,860 | $42,980 | $54,240 |
| Idaho | $25,480 | $39,800 | $55,810 |
| Illinois | $28,930 | $42,550 | $54,600 |
| Indiana | $25,910 | $36,910 | $46,950 |
| Iowa | $25,930 | $37,500 | $48,480 |
| Kansas | $25,780 | $37,910 | $47,330 |
| Kentucky | $25,190 | $34,890 | $46,350 |
| Louisiana | $21,160 | $30,850 | $38,860 |
| Maine | $31,070 | $41,780 | $50,070 |
| Maryland | $33,090 | $40,350 | $47,630 |
| Massachusetts | $35,980 | $48,760 | $61,210 |
| Michigan | $28,960 | $38,360 | $48,160 |
| Minnesota | $28,930 | $43,180 | $58,200 |
| Mississippi | $20,950 | $30,840 | $41,310 |
| Missouri | $29,590 | $38,560 | $47,480 |
| Montana | $28,810 | $41,480 | $56,140 |
| Nebraska | $26,200 | $38,360 | $47,830 |
| Nevada | $30,550 | $39,230 | $50,340 |
| New Hampshire | $28,790 | $41,160 | $53,720 |
| New Jersey | $33,960 | $42,950 | $54,190 |
| New Mexico | $27,670 | $35,880 | $46,270 |
| New York | $31,660 | $44,250 | $61,060 |
| North Carolina | $28,220 | $36,150 | $45,590 |
| North Dakota | $28,190 | $40,840 | $53,980 |
| Ohio | $26,740 | $36,850 | $47,080 |
| Oklahoma | $23,400 | $33,690 | $42,490 |
| Oregon | $32,010 | $42,200 | $51,770 |
| Pennsylvania | $28,050 | $38,590 | $53,210 |
| Rhode Island | $36,320 | $43,880 | $54,910 |
| South Carolina | $24,410 | $35,120 | $45,570 |
| South Dakota | $27,340 | $33,330 | $43,290 |
| Tennessee | $27,950 | $37,170 | $48,030 |
| Texas | $27,500 | $35,630 | $45,970 |
| Utah | $29,930 | $40,660 | $52,470 |
| Vermont | $31,200 | $44,120 | $57,770 |
| Virginia | $29,480 | $38,680 | $48,210 |
| Washington | $36,640 | $48,010 | $60,940 |
| West Virginia | $22,680 | $30,540 | $37,290 |
| Wisconsin | $26,740 | $39,350 | $49,760 |
| Wyoming | $23,440 | $36,350 | $51,330 |
Even between cities, the salary of a landscaping and groundskeeping worker can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for landscaping and groundskeeping workers is San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area, CA with an average salary of $51,900.The city with the lowest average salary for landscaping and groundskeeping workers is Monroe, LA with an average salary of $27,650.
Areas with highest average salaries for landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Areas with lowest average salaries for landscaping and groundskeeping workers
The number of landscaping and groundskeeping workers in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of landscaping and groundskeeping workers has increased by 57,560. On average, the number of landscaping and groundskeeping workers has been increasing by 1.6% each year. The salary of landscaping and groundskeeping workers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of landscaping and groundskeeping workers has increased by $5,990. On average, the salary of landscaping and groundskeeping workers has been increasing by 4.4% each year.
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers are part of the building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for landscaping and groundskeeping workers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations jobs here.
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