First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $56,390 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.11
10th percentile $38,030
90th percentile $73,720
Employed locally 350
National median $56,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,030
    25th
    $48,940
    50th (median)
    $56,390
    75th
    $58,900
    90th
    $73,720

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers salary vs area income 67% Median First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers salary is 33% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $76,890
    New Haven, CT $76,490
    Redding, CA $76,340
    New Jersey $76,060
    Anchorage, AK $75,810
    Salinas, CA $75,800

    Nearby metros — First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $62,180
    California $61,170
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $61,150
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $60,970
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,350
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $59,960

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35,150
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$39,060
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$32,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$46,480
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners$42,930
    Pest Control Workers$36,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers in Des Moines, IA is $27.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.33 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers salaries?

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers salary in Des Moines, IA is 0.4% above the national median of $56,170. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers in Des Moines?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,030 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,940.