Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $40,310 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.38
10th percentile $34,010
90th percentile $52,920
Employed locally 2,670
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,010
    25th
    $36,890
    50th (median)
    $40,310
    75th
    $47,750
    90th
    $52,920

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary vs area income 47% Median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary is 53% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $48,640
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $48,210
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,080
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $48,010
    Carson City, NV $47,900
    Portland-South Portland, ME $47,800

    Nearby metros — Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,890
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $45,150
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $43,590
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $42,350
    Kingston, NY $42,120
    Syracuse, NY $39,710

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $36,960
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $35,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $56,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $54,480
    Pest Control Workers $44,830
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners $60,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Albany, NY is $19.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.25 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salaries?

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in Albany, NY is 5.8% above the national median of $38,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Albany?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,010 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,890.