SOC 37-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers — Maryland
Maryland · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers in Maryland is $54,730 per year, close to the national median of $58,430 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers in Maryland is $54,730 per year, close to the national median of $58,430 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $47,090 and $62,960. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $44,000 and the ninetieth at $76,020.
Employment stands at 3,900, or 1.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Maryland ranks number 41st out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Lexington Park records the highest median at $58,660. Of the 728 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 466th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,000 | −24.7% |
| 25th | $47,090 | −19.4% |
| Median (50th) | $54,730 | −6.3% |
| 75th | $62,960 | +7.8% |
| 90th | $76,020 | +30.1% |
| Mean | $57,080 | −2.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Maryland
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington Park | $58,660 | 50 | |
| 2 | Salisbury | $57,010 | 50 | |
| 3 | Hagerstown | $50,620 | 60 | |
| 4 | Baltimore | $50,120 | 1,910 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Maryland run 5.0% above the national average, so the median of $54,730 buys what $52,124 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 10.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$54,730as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$52,124US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $54,730 a year, 6.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,000 to $76,020 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 3,900 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 41st of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lexington Park, at $58,660.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers in Maryland?
The median annual wage is $54,730, or $26.31 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 Maryland is 6.3% 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 Maryland earns more than $76,020 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,000 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 Lexington Park, at $58,660 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 3,900 jobs in this occupation in Maryland. 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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