Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $34,220 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.45
10th percentile $29,280
90th percentile $45,650
Employed locally 500
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,280
    25th
    $30,380
    50th (median)
    $34,220
    75th
    $37,510
    90th
    $45,650

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary vs area income 53% Median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary is 47% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $45,120
    Vallejo, CA $44,560
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $44,060
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $42,580
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $41,620

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $30,040
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $28,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $49,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $46,720
    Pest Control Workers $39,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Blacksburg, VA is $16.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in Blacksburg, VA is 10.2% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,280 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,380.