Salary Outlook
Landscapers and groundskeepers might spend hours on their feet and work through a variety of weather conditions. But the physical exertion doesn’t result in six-figure salaries. The average salary in 2011 was $23,410, while the highest earners’ salaries eclipsed $37,000 a year. The bottom 10 percent made approximately $17,130 last year. According to the BLS, the metropolitan areas of San Francisco, Framingham, Mass., and Boston pay landscapers and groundskeepers the best.
| Job Salary | Year |
|---|---|
| 2002 | $21,450.00 |
| 2004 | $21,370.00 |
| 2006 | $22,390.00 |
| 2008 | $24,540.00 |
| 2010 | $26,540.00 |
Average Landscaper & Groundskeeper Pay vs. All Social Services Jobs
Maintenance and repair workers, security guards, auto mechanics, and delivery truck drivers all make more money than the average landscaper or groundskeeper. For instance, a groundskeeper’s median wage was $23,410 in 2011, while an auto mechanic’s was more than $36,000. There are a few social services workers that earn slightly less, like janitors and maids.
| Job Name | Salary |
|---|---|
| Auto Mechanic | $36,180.00 |
| Maintenance & Repair Worker | $35,030.00 |
| Security Guard | $23,900.00 |
| Landscaper & Groundskeeper | $23,410.00 |
| Janitor | $22,370.00 |
| Maid & Housekeeper | $19,390.00 |
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Best Paying Cities for Landscaper & Groundskeepers
The highest paid in the landscaper & groundskeeper profession work in the metropolitan areas of San Francisco, CA, Framingham, MA, and Boston, MA. The Manchester, NH area also pays well, as does the city of Carson City, NV.
San Francisco, CA
Average Salary: $36,350 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a landscaper & groundskeeper working in San Francisco, CA is $36,350, which is $12,940 more than the average pay in the profession.
Framingham, MA
Average Salary: $34,040 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a landscaper & groundskeeper working in Framingham, MA is $34,040, which is $10,630 more than the average pay in the profession.
Boston, MA
Average Salary: $33,540 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a landscaper & groundskeeper working in Boston, MA is $33,540, which is $10,130 more than the average pay in the profession.
Manchester, NH
Average Salary: $33,070 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a landscaper & groundskeeper working in Manchester, NH is $33,070, which is $9,660 more than the average pay in the profession.
Carson City, NV
Average Salary: $33,070 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a landscaper & groundskeeper working in Carson City, NV is $33,070, which is $9,660 more than the average pay in the profession.
