Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in East Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,090 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.35
10th percentile $29,680
90th percentile $49,480
Employed locally 840
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,680
    25th
    $31,240
    50th (median)
    $36,090
    75th
    $45,400
    90th
    $49,480

    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 East Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $36,140
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $31,210
    Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $47,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $49,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $45,860
    Pest Control Workers $40,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers make per hour in East Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in East Central Illinois is $17.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.62 or more per hour.

    Is East Central Illinois above or below average for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salaries?

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in East Central Illinois is 5.3% 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 East Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,680 per year in East Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,240.