SOC 37-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers — Georgia
Georgia · 10 metro areas compared
At $54,830, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers in Georgia tracks the national median of $58,430 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $54,830, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers in Georgia tracks the national median of $58,430 closely. Pay ranges from under $37,220 at the tenth percentile to more than $76,450 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $44,580 to $65,400.
Employment stands at 4,770, or 1.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Georgia ranks number 40th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Atlanta records the highest median at $58,960. Of the 744 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 380th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,220 | −36.3% |
| 25th | $44,580 | −23.7% |
| Median (50th) | $54,830 | −6.2% |
| 75th | $65,400 | +11.9% |
| 90th | $76,450 | +30.8% |
| Mean | $56,430 | −3.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta | $58,960 | 2,800 | |
| 2 | Savannah | $54,860 | 190 | |
| 3 | Gainesville | $53,550 | 160 | |
| 4 | Brunswick | $50,720 | 110 | |
| 5 | Athens | $50,160 | 130 | |
| 6 | Valdosta | $49,610 | 40 | |
| 7 | Augusta | $49,450 | 260 | |
| 8 | Dalton | $46,720 | 30 | |
| 9 | Rome | $46,310 | 50 | |
| 10 | Albany | $45,570 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Georgia run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $54,830 goes as far as $56,937 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$54,830as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$56,937US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $54,830 a year, 6.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,220 to $76,450 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 4,770 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 40th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Atlanta, at $58,960.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers in Georgia?
The median annual wage is $54,830, or $26.36 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 Georgia is 6.2% 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 Georgia earns more than $76,450 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,220 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 Atlanta, at $58,960 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 4,770 jobs in this occupation in Georgia. 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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