Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Atlantic City, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ

Median annual salary $38,340 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.43
10th percentile $31,470
90th percentile $49,990
Employed locally 1,900
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,470
    25th
    $34,890
    50th (median)
    $38,340
    75th
    $47,150
    90th
    $49,990

    Atlantic City economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,600 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary vs area income 48% Median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary is 52% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $45,150
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $38,690
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $38,380
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $38,360
    Vineland, NJ $37,520

    Related occupations in Atlantic City, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $37,780
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $36,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $59,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $63,570
    Pest Control Workers $44,830
    Building Cleaning Workers, All Other $71,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Atlantic City, NJ is $18.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in Atlantic City, NJ is 0.7% 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 Atlantic City?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,470 per year in Atlantic City, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,890.