Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $39,060 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.78
10th percentile $28,720
90th percentile $52,350
Employed locally 2,010
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,720
    25th
    $36,800
    50th (median)
    $39,060
    75th
    $45,550
    90th
    $52,350

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 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
    District of Columbia $47,320
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $45,380
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $45,070
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $44,630
    California $44,340
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $42,580

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $35,150
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $32,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $46,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $56,390
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners $42,930
    Pest Control Workers $36,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Des Moines, IA is $18.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in Des Moines, IA is 2.5% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $28,720 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,800.