SOC 37-3011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers — Yuma
Yuma, AZ · 6 metro areas compared
The median wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Yuma, AZ is $36,100 per year, close to the national median of $39,150 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Yuma, AZ is $36,100 per year, close to the national median of $39,150 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $31,420 at the tenth percentile to more than $44,860 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $33,260 to $38,600.
The area has 460 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 6.7 of every thousand jobs. Flagstaff leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $40,400. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 202nd of 240 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,420 | −19.7% |
| 25th | $33,260 | −15.0% |
| Median (50th) | $36,100 | −7.8% |
| 75th | $38,600 | −1.4% |
| 90th | $44,860 | +14.6% |
| Mean | $37,180 | −5.0% |
Other metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flagstaff | $40,400 | 590 | |
| 2 | Sierra Vista | $39,250 | 170 | |
| 3 | Phoenix | $39,140 | 16,850 | |
| 4 | Prescott Valley | $38,170 | 560 | |
| 5 | Tucson | $36,840 | 2,710 | |
| 6 | Lake Havasu City | $36,010 | 350 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Yuma sit close to the national average, so $36,100 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$36,100as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$35,849US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,100 a year, 7.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,420 to $44,860 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 460 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Flagstaff, at $40,400.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Yuma, AZ?
The median annual wage is $36,100, or $17.36 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 Yuma, AZ is 7.8% 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 Yuma, AZ earns more than $44,860 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,420 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 Flagstaff, at $40,400 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 460 jobs in this occupation in Yuma, AZ. 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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