SOC 37-3011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers — Mayaguez
Mayaguez, PR
The median wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Mayaguez, PR is $21,840 per year, substantially below the national median of $39,150 — a gap of 44.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Mayaguez, PR is $21,840 per year, substantially below the national median of $39,150 — a gap of 44.2%. Half of workers earn between $21,840 and $22,160. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $21,840 and the ninetieth at $26,780.
Employment stands at 280, or 5.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Of the 196 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 184th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,840 | −44.2% |
| 25th | $21,840 | −44.2% |
| Median (50th) | $21,840 | −44.2% |
| 75th | $22,160 | −43.4% |
| 90th | $26,780 | −31.6% |
| Mean | $23,120 | −40.9% |
Key takeaways
- Median pay is $21,840 a year, 44.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $21,840 to $26,780 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 280 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Mayaguez, PR?
The median annual wage is $21,840, or $10.50 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 $39,150, so pay in Mayaguez, PR is 44.2% 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 Mayaguez, PR earns more than $26,780 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $21,840 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 280 jobs in this occupation in Mayaguez, PR. 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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