SOC 37-3019 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other — Ohio
Ohio · 2 metro areas compared
At $50,600, median pay for Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other in Ohio tracks the national median of $46,860 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $50,600, median pay for Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other in Ohio tracks the national median of $46,860 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $49,920 and $68,640. The lowest tenth earn under $49,920, while the highest tenth earn more than $80,080.
Among the 39 states with published data for this occupation, Ohio ranks 16th by median wage. Cincinnati leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $80,080. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 467th of 774 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,920 | +6.5% |
| 25th | $49,920 | +6.5% |
| Median (50th) | $50,600 | +8.0% |
| 75th | $68,640 | +46.5% |
| 90th | $80,080 | +70.9% |
| Mean | $58,780 | +25.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cincinnati | $80,080 | 30 | |
| 2 | Cleveland | $71,800 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Ohio run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $50,600 goes as far as $54,526 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 16.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$50,600as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$54,526US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,600 a year, 8.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,920 to $80,080 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 16th of 39 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cincinnati, at $80,080.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other in Ohio?
The median annual wage is $50,600, or $24.33 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 $46,860, so pay in Ohio is 8.0% 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 Ohio earns more than $80,080 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,920 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 Cincinnati, at $80,080 per year.
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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