Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Auburn, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Auburn-Opelika, AL

Median annual salary $33,390 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.05
10th percentile $24,500
90th percentile $44,950
Employed locally 520
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,500
    25th
    $28,560
    50th (median)
    $33,390
    75th
    $37,250
    90th
    $44,950

    Auburn economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,991 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary vs area income 57% Median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary is 43% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,080
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,890
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $46,570
    Alaska $46,510
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $45,090
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $45,070

    Related occupations in Auburn, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $28,740
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $26,580
    Pest Control Workers $37,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $43,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $46,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Auburn, AL is $16.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in Auburn, AL is 12.3% 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 Auburn?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $24,500 per year in Auburn, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,560.