Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $35,010 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.83
10th percentile $28,660
90th percentile $50,440
Employed locally 590
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,660
    25th
    $30,170
    50th (median)
    $35,010
    75th
    $41,580
    90th
    $50,440

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary vs area income 56% Median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary is 44% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $42,350
    Sheboygan, WI $41,230
    Michigan $37,900
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $37,460
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $37,450
    Logan, UT-ID $36,840

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$30,810
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$27,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$48,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$45,200
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners$41,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Athens, GA is $16.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in Athens, GA is 8.1% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $28,660 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,170.