SOC 37-3011 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers is $38,085 per year ($18.31/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $35,256 and $45,864 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $53,893 per year. There are approximately 943,430 landscaping and groundskeeping workers employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $14.42 | $29,994 |
| P25 | $16.95 | $35,256 |
| P50MEDIAN | $18.31 | $38,085 |
| P75 | $22.05 | $45,864 |
| P90 | $25.91 | $53,893 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers is $38,085 per year ($18.31/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $35,256 and $45,864 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers is $53,893 per year ($25.91/hr). The 75th percentile is $45,864 per year.
Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn approximately $29,994 per year ($14.42/hr). The 25th percentile is $35,256 per year.
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