SOC 37-3011 · May 2025 · United States
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers across the United States is $39,150 per year, measured over 952,640 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $48,790.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
Pay for this occupation varies by 54.3% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $48,790 and Mississippi pays $31,630.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $48,790 | 800 | |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $48,670 | 22,880 | |
| 3 | Alaska | $47,690 | 1,080 | |
| 4 | Washington | $46,950 | 22,550 | |
| 5 | Minnesota | $46,610 | 17,610 | |
| 6 | Vermont | $46,230 | 2,700 | |
| 7 | Maine | $45,970 | 6,410 | |
| 8 | Hawaii | $45,920 | 7,040 | |
| 9 | Colorado | $45,760 | 21,990 | |
| 10 | Connecticut | $45,740 | 13,490 |
States with the most Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 106,180 | $45,560 | |
| 2 | Florida | 86,040 | $37,100 | |
| 3 | Texas | 63,430 | $36,740 | |
| 4 | New York | 47,600 | $44,840 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 34,850 | $39,500 | |
| 6 | Illinois | 34,780 | $43,790 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 34,420 | $38,220 | |
| 8 | North Carolina | 32,730 | $37,910 | |
| 9 | Michigan | 32,330 | $38,120 | |
| 10 | New Jersey | 30,470 | $41,360 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston | $49,030 | 15,120 |
| 2 | Barnstable Town | $49,010 | 2,210 |
| 3 | Kahului | $48,570 | 1,310 |
| 4 | Napa | $48,540 | 940 |
| 5 | Fairbanks | $48,520 | 130 |
| 6 | Seattle | $48,480 | 11,780 |
| 7 | San Jose | $48,330 | 6,000 |
| 8 | Bremerton | $48,080 | 730 |
| 9 | San Francisco | $48,040 | 12,270 |
| 10 | Worcester | $47,980 | 2,170 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 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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