Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $45,210 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.73
10th percentile $34,640
90th percentile $79,100
Employed locally 110
National median $43,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,640
    25th
    $40,110
    50th (median)
    $45,210
    75th
    $59,400
    90th
    $79,100

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other salary vs area income 56% Median Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other salary is 44% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Ohio $77,600
    Cleveland, OH $71,800
    North Carolina $70,820
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $66,960
    Minnesota $66,960
    Arizona $64,540

    Nearby metros — Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $48,210
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $47,020
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $41,930

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $30,360
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $36,050
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $30,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $37,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $48,270
    Pest Control Workers $42,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other in Houston, TX is $21.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.50 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other salary in Houston, TX is 4.1% above the national median of $43,410. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other in Houston?

    Entry-level Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $34,640 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,110.