Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $46,900 +23.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.55
10th percentile $38,120
90th percentile $62,770
Employed locally 1,220
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,120
    25th
    $44,350
    50th (median)
    $46,900
    75th
    $56,910
    90th
    $62,770

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary vs area income 46% Median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary is 54% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $48,210
    District of Columbia $47,320
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $47,310
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $46,900
    Fairbanks-College, AK $46,110
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $46,020

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $42,150
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $38,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $58,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $63,370
    Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other $30,490
    Building Cleaning Workers, All Other $48,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Boulder, CO is $22.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in Boulder, CO is 23.1% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,120 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,350.