SOC 37-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers — Eastern Washington
Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area · 8 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Eastern Washington, WA comes to $70,250 a year, ahead of the national median of $58,430 by 20.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Eastern Washington, WA comes to $70,250 a year, ahead of the national median of $58,430 by 20.2%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $58,930 and $80,190. The lowest tenth earn under $48,420, while the highest tenth earn more than $98,330.
Seattle leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $76,490. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 143rd of 358 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,420 | −17.1% |
| 25th | $58,930 | +0.9% |
| Median (50th) | $70,250 | +20.2% |
| 75th | $80,190 | +37.2% |
| 90th | $98,330 | +68.3% |
| Mean | $71,920 | +23.1% |
Other metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | $76,490 | 1,140 | |
| 2 | Olympia | $69,820 | 50 | |
| 3 | Bellingham | $61,740 | 50 | |
| 4 | Spokane | $61,240 | 200 | |
| 5 | Kennewick | $59,870 | 90 | |
| 6 | Yakima | $57,950 | 40 | |
| 7 | Bremerton | $57,560 | 60 | |
| 8 | Mount Vernon | $56,260 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Eastern Washington run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $70,250 buys what $65,654 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 12.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$70,250as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$65,654US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $70,250 a year, 20.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,420 to $98,330 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Seattle, at $76,490.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers in Eastern Washington, WA?
The median annual wage is $70,250, or $33.77 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 Eastern Washington, WA is 20.2% 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 Eastern Washington, WA earns more than $98,330 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,420 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 Seattle, at $76,490 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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