SOC 37-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers — Billings
Billings, MT · 3 metro areas compared
At $58,680, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers in Billings, MT tracks the national median of $58,430 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $58,680, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers in Billings, MT tracks the national median of $58,430 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $44,280 and $71,930. The lowest tenth earn under $31,600, while the highest tenth earn more than $94,370.
Bozeman leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $65,920. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 165th of 336 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,600 | −45.9% |
| 25th | $44,280 | −24.2% |
| Median (50th) | $58,680 | +0.4% |
| 75th | $71,930 | +23.1% |
| 90th | $94,370 | +61.5% |
| Mean | $61,160 | +4.7% |
Other metro areas in Montana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bozeman | $65,920 | 130 | |
| 2 | Great Falls | $60,430 | 30 | |
| 3 | Missoula | $58,930 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Billings run 5.4% below the national average, so the median of $58,680 goes as far as $62,030 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 6.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$58,680as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$62,030US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,680 a year, 0.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,600 to $94,370 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bozeman, at $65,920.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers in Billings, MT?
The median annual wage is $58,680, or $28.21 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $58,430, so pay in Billings, MT is 0.4% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Billings, MT earns more than $94,370 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,600 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Bozeman, at $65,920 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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