Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $37,690 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.12
10th percentile $29,490
90th percentile $54,090
Employed locally 620
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,490
    25th
    $34,990
    50th (median)
    $37,690
    75th
    $46,120
    90th
    $54,090

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary vs area income 58% Median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary is 42% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $46,590
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $46,300
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $45,120
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $45,090
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $44,540
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $44,400

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $37,440
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $34,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $48,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $52,920
    Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $51,780
    Pest Control Workers $44,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Champaign, IL is $18.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in Champaign, IL is 1.1% 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,490 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,990.