Grounds Maintenance Workers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for grounds maintenance workerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $43,220 ≈ $21/hr
National median salary $40,080
Total employment 1,048,490 nationwide
State-level and metro breakdowns aren’t published for this aggregate occupation group. National figures are shown above; browse a specific occupation for full state detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do grounds maintenance workers make in the U.S.?
The median grounds maintenance workers salary in the United States is $40,080 per year (mean $43,220), and about 80% earn between $31,220 and $58,450.
How much do grounds maintenance workers make per hour?
Roughly $21 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $43,220 and 2,080 work hours per year.