Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $36,820 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.70
10th percentile $30,150
90th percentile $46,180
Employed locally 2,080
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,150
    25th
    $34,260
    50th (median)
    $36,820
    75th
    $40,900
    90th
    $46,180

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary vs area income 54% Median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary is 46% 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
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $48,640
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,080
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $46,900
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $45,510
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $45,480
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $45,250

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $32,890
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $30,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $48,210
    Pest Control Workers $36,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $54,810
    Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $46,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Albuquerque, NM is $17.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 3.3% below 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,150 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,260.