SOC 37-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers — Dothan
Dothan, AL · 9 metro areas compared
In Dothan, AL the median wage is $47,310.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Dothan, AL the median wage is $47,310. That is 19.0% lower than the national median of $58,430. Pay ranges from under $31,820 at the tenth percentile to more than $63,090 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $40,570 to $56,420.
Employment stands at 40, or 0.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Auburn records the highest median at $59,870. Of the 248 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 107th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,820 | −45.5% |
| 25th | $40,570 | −30.6% |
| Median (50th) | $47,310 | −19.0% |
| 75th | $56,420 | −3.4% |
| 90th | $63,090 | +8.0% |
| Mean | $49,150 | −15.9% |
Other metro areas in Alabama
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auburn | $59,870 | 90 | |
| 2 | Huntsville | $57,030 | 240 | |
| 3 | Birmingham | $56,690 | 410 | |
| 4 | Daphne | $55,390 | 150 | |
| 5 | Florence | $52,710 | 80 | |
| 6 | Decatur | $51,960 | 50 | |
| 7 | Montgomery | $51,610 | 120 | |
| 8 | Mobile | $51,070 | 120 | |
| 9 | Tuscaloosa | $50,270 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Dothan run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $47,310 goes as far as $53,277 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 8.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,310as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$53,277US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,310 a year, 19.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,820 to $63,090 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Auburn, at $59,870.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers in Dothan, AL?
The median annual wage is $47,310, or $22.75 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 Dothan, AL is 19.0% lower. 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 Dothan, AL earns more than $63,090 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,820 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 Auburn, at $59,870 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Dothan, AL. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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