SOC 37-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers — Richmond
Richmond, VA · 8 metro areas compared
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers in Richmond, VA is $58,590 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 Richmond, VA is $58,590 per year, close to the national median of $58,430 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $48,490 and $62,390. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $44,470 and the ninetieth at $80,730.
Employment stands at 570, or 0.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Harrisonburg records the highest median at $58,510. Of the 593 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 326th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,470 | −23.9% |
| 25th | $48,490 | −17.0% |
| Median (50th) | $58,590 | +0.3% |
| 75th | $62,390 | +6.8% |
| 90th | $80,730 | +38.2% |
| Mean | $59,740 | +2.2% |
Other metro areas in Virginia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrisonburg | $58,510 | 50 | |
| 2 | Winchester | $57,570 | 50 | |
| 3 | Staunton | $57,340 | 60 | |
| 4 | Virginia Beach | $56,410 | 640 | |
| 5 | Charlottesville | $55,050 | 100 | |
| 6 | Blacksburg | $51,900 | 80 | |
| 7 | Lynchburg | $50,090 | 110 | |
| 8 | Roanoke | $49,640 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Richmond sit close to the national average, so $58,590 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$58,590as reported by BLSLocal price level
101.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$57,953US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,590 a year, 0.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,470 to $80,730 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 570 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Harrisonburg, at $58,510.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers in Richmond, VA?
The median annual wage is $58,590, or $28.17 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 Richmond, VA is 0.3% 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 Richmond, VA earns more than $80,730 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,470 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 Harrisonburg, at $58,510 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 570 jobs in this occupation in Richmond, VA. 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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