SOC 37-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers — Lewiston
Lewiston-Auburn, ME · 2 metro areas compared
At $60,560, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers in Lewiston, ME tracks the national median of $58,430 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $60,560, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers in Lewiston, ME tracks the national median of $58,430 closely. Pay ranges from under $50,100 at the tenth percentile to more than $74,870 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $51,160 to $61,080.
Employment stands at 40, or 0.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Portland records the highest median at $63,730. Of the 228 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 85th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,100 | −14.3% |
| 25th | $51,160 | −12.4% |
| Median (50th) | $60,560 | +3.6% |
| 75th | $61,080 | +4.5% |
| 90th | $74,870 | +28.1% |
| Mean | $59,940 | +2.6% |
Other metro areas in Maine
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lewiston run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $60,560 goes as far as $62,369 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 6.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,560as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$62,369US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,560 a year, 3.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,100 to $74,870 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Portland, at $63,730.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers in Lewiston, ME?
The median annual wage is $60,560, or $29.12 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 Lewiston, ME is 3.6% 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 Lewiston, ME earns more than $74,870 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,100 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 Portland, at $63,730 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Lewiston, ME. 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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