Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,920 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.23
10th percentile $31,600
90th percentile $49,630
Employed locally 930
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,600
    25th
    $35,650
    50th (median)
    $37,920
    75th
    $45,540
    90th
    $49,630

    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

    Related occupations in Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36,770
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$56,400
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners$56,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$60,780
    Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$45,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Capital/Northern New York is $18.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.46 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salaries?

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in Capital/Northern New York is 0.4% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,600 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,650.