SOC 37-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers — Greensboro
Greensboro-High Point, NC · 10 metro areas compared
In Greensboro, NC the median wage is $53,260.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Greensboro, NC the median wage is $53,260. That is 8.8% lower than the national median of $58,430. Pay ranges from under $39,840 at the tenth percentile to more than $67,360 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $49,180 to $57,990.
The area has 350 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.14 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Charlotte records the highest median at $59,980. Of the 499 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 247th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,840 | −31.8% |
| 25th | $49,180 | −15.8% |
| Median (50th) | $53,260 | −8.8% |
| 75th | $57,990 | −0.8% |
| 90th | $67,360 | +15.3% |
| Mean | $54,780 | −6.2% |
Other metro areas in North Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlotte | $59,980 | 970 | |
| 2 | Durham | $59,030 | 180 | |
| 3 | Raleigh | $57,950 | 930 | |
| 4 | Asheville | $56,900 | 180 | |
| 5 | Wilmington | $56,600 | 240 | |
| 6 | Fayetteville | $55,990 | 50 | |
| 7 | Burlington | $54,370 | 50 | |
| 8 | Pinehurst | $54,060 | 140 | |
| 9 | Hickory | $53,990 | 100 | |
| 10 | Rocky Mount | $53,060 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Greensboro run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $53,260 goes as far as $56,479 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$53,260as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$56,479US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $53,260 a year, 8.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,840 to $67,360 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 350 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Charlotte, at $59,980.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers in Greensboro, NC?
The median annual wage is $53,260, or $25.61 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 Greensboro, NC is 8.8% 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 Greensboro, NC earns more than $67,360 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,840 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 Charlotte, at $59,980 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 350 jobs in this occupation in Greensboro, NC. 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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