Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for grounds maintenance workers, all others across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Indiana$70,540
- Arizona$69,980
- Massachusetts$68,970
- Minnesota$67,170
- Oklahoma$65,960
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Louisiana$33,510
- Mississippi$38,710
- Tennessee$40,120
- Idaho$43,630
- Pennsylvania$44,330
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indiana | $70,540 | $78,580 | $34 | +44.5% | 40 |
| 2 | Arizona | $69,980 | $72,550 | $34 | +43.3% | 30 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $68,970 | $72,550 | $33 | +41.2% | — |
| 4 | Minnesota | $67,170 | $73,300 | $32 | +37.6% | 60 |
| 5 | Oklahoma | $65,960 | $73,300 | $32 | +35.1% | 30 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $60,850 | $71,800 | $29 | +24.6% | 40 |
| 7 | Iowa | $60,840 | $57,030 | $29 | +24.6% | 40 |
| 8 | New York | $59,010 | $60,150 | $28 | +20.8% | 220 |
| 9 | Ohio | $58,780 | $50,600 | $28 | +20.4% | — |
| 10 | Connecticut | $58,590 | $53,090 | $28 | +20% | 50 |
| 11 | Illinois | $57,630 | $50,150 | $28 | +18% | — |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $56,410 | $53,120 | $27 | +15.5% | 30 |
| 13 | Missouri | $55,860 | $55,560 | $27 | +14.4% | — |
| 14 | Alaska | $55,820 | $52,700 | $27 | +14.3% | 130 |
| 15 | Virginia | $54,970 | $54,990 | $26 | +12.6% | 120 |
| 16 | District of Columbia | $54,030 | $44,470 | $26 | +10.6% | 30 |
| 17 | Alabama | $53,730 | $51,620 | $26 | +10% | 40 |
| 18 | Maryland | $53,420 | $52,280 | $26 | +9.4% | 190 |
| 19 | California | $51,850 | $48,870 | $25 | +6.2% | 3,710 |
| 20 | Oregon | $50,820 | $48,890 | $24 | +4.1% | 660 |
| 21 | Montana | $50,690 | $49,580 | $24 | +3.8% | 210 |
| 22 | Nevada | $50,600 | $43,230 | $24 | +3.6% | 140 |
| 23 | Florida | $50,530 | $49,000 | $24 | +3.5% | 330 |
| 24 | Colorado | $50,350 | $48,280 | $24 | +3.1% | 850 |
| 25 | Washington | $50,130 | $46,900 | $24 | +2.7% | — |
| 26 | Kentucky | $50,030 | $46,790 | $24 | +2.5% | 70 |
| 27 | Maine | $49,980 | $44,570 | $24 | +2.4% | 90 |
| 28 | South Carolina | $47,960 | $45,360 | $23 | -1.8% | 120 |
| 29 | Vermont | $47,800 | $42,680 | $23 | -2.1% | 120 |
| 30 | Texas | $47,490 | $44,500 | $23 | -2.7% | — |
| 31 | Michigan | $47,190 | $43,910 | $23 | -3.4% | — |
| 32 | West Virginia | $45,860 | $38,060 | $22 | -6.1% | 80 |
| 33 | Wyoming | $45,520 | $38,660 | $22 | -6.8% | 90 |
| 34 | Georgia | $44,820 | $39,840 | $22 | -8.2% | 460 |
| 35 | Pennsylvania | $44,330 | $36,810 | $21 | -9.2% | — |
| 36 | Idaho | $43,630 | $36,000 | $21 | -10.6% | 40 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $40,120 | $39,980 | $19 | -17.8% | 640 |
| 38 | Mississippi | $38,710 | $31,420 | $19 | -20.7% | 80 |
| 39 | Louisiana | $33,510 | $33,970 | $16 | -31.4% | — |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 77 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $80,080 | $67,980 | 30 |
| 2 | Cleveland, OH | $71,800 | $67,900 | 40 |
| 3 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $71,050 | $66,250 | 60 |
| 4 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $62,570 | $64,030 | 120 |
| 5 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $60,040 | $57,020 | 90 |
| 6 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $59,610 | $61,040 | 40 |
| 7 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $57,870 | $61,380 | — |
| 8 | Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $57,390 | $59,620 | — |
| 9 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $56,840 | $53,380 | 200 |
| 10 | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $55,360 | $56,160 | 70 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing grounds maintenance workers, all others (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Postal Service (Federal Government) | $80,080 | $78,100 | 1,290 |
| 2 | Postal Service (Federal Government) | $80,080 | $78,100 | 1,290 |
| 3 | Sectors 48 and 49 - Transportation and Warehousing | $80,080 | $76,640 | 1,340 |
| 4 | Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $76,320 | $71,810 | 1,880 |
| 5 | Junior Colleges | $72,690 | $65,870 | 60 |
| 6 | Junior Colleges, Local Government Owned | $72,690 | $65,870 | 60 |
| 7 | Educational Services, Local Government Owned | $68,030 | $65,410 | 160 |
| 8 | Elementary and Secondary Schools | $66,910 | $64,450 | 100 |
| 9 | Elementary and Secondary Schools, Local Government Owned | $66,910 | $65,440 | 100 |
| 10 | Educational Services | $57,830 | $58,460 | 280 |
| 11 | Sector 61 - Educational Services | $57,830 | $58,460 | 280 |
| 12 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $57,510 | $58,240 | 600 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do grounds maintenance workers, all other make in the U.S.?
The median grounds maintenance workers, all other salary in the United States is $46,860 per year (mean $48,830), and about 80% earn between $31,650 and $74,820.
How much do grounds maintenance workers, all other make per hour?
Roughly $23 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $48,830 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays grounds maintenance workers, all other the most?
Indiana has the highest average pay for grounds maintenance workers, all other at $70,540 per year (median $78,580).
What is the job outlook for grounds maintenance workers, all other?
Employment is projected to change +2.4% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 1,900 openings per year.