Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $43,720 +14.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.02
10th percentile $34,520
90th percentile $52,990
Employed locally 1,730
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,520
    25th
    $38,420
    50th (median)
    $43,720
    75th
    $46,090
    90th
    $52,990

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary vs area income 48% Median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary is 52% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $48,210
    District of Columbia $47,320
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $47,310
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $46,900
    Boulder, CO $46,900
    Fairbanks-College, AK $46,110

    Related occupations in Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $37,150
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $35,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $60,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $50,790
    Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $43,560
    Building Cleaning Workers, All Other $50,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Fort Collins, CO is $21.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in Fort Collins, CO is 14.8% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,520 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,420.