How Much Does a Landscaping Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$39,150
Landscaping workers in the U.S. earn a median of $39,150 a year, or $18.82 an hour. Half of landscaping workers earn more than $39,150 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $56,730.
Pay percentiles for landscaping workers
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $14.98 | $31,150 |
| 25th | $17.40 | $36,190 |
| 50th (median) | $18.82 | $39,150 |
| 75th | $22.52 | $46,830 |
| 90th | $27.28 | $56,730 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (SOC 37-3011). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for landscaping workers
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $48,790 | $23.46 | +25% |
| Massachusetts | $48,670 | $23.40 | +24% |
| Alaska | $47,690 | $22.93 | +22% |
| Washington | $46,950 | $22.57 | +20% |
| Minnesota | $46,610 | $22.41 | +19% |
| Vermont | $46,230 | $22.23 | +18% |
| Maine | $45,970 | $22.10 | +17% |
| Hawaii | $45,920 | $22.08 | +17% |
| Colorado | $45,760 | $22.00 | +17% |
| Connecticut | $45,740 | $21.99 | +17% |
| United States | $39,150 | $18.82 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many landscaping workers are there?
BLS counts about 952,640 landscaping workers employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers”. The most jobs are in California (106,180), Florida (86,040) and Texas (63,430).
The mean (average) annual wage is $42,290, higher than the median of $39,150.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $3,263
- Biweekly
- $1,506
- Weekly
- $753
- Daily (8 hours)
- $151
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do landscaping workers make an hour?
The median hourly wage for landscaping workers is $18.82. The middle 50% earn between $17.40 and $22.52 an hour.
Which state pays landscaping workers the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median wage for landscaping workers at $48,790, +25% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for landscaping workers?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of landscaping workers earn less than $31,150 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.