Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $37,520 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.04
10th percentile $29,890
90th percentile $48,120
Employed locally 7,330
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,890
    25th
    $36,090
    50th (median)
    $37,520
    75th
    $44,870
    90th
    $48,120

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary vs area income 55% Median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary is 45% 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
    Columbus, OH $38,120
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $37,540
    Ohio $37,240
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $37,140
    Akron, OH $36,860
    Johnson City, TN $36,650

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35,150
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$30,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$44,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$55,000
    Pest Control Workers$42,460
    Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$48,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Cleveland, OH is $18.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in Cleveland, OH is 1.5% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,890 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,090.