Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $35,380 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.01
10th percentile $29,630
90th percentile $44,610
Employed locally 940
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,630
    25th
    $32,760
    50th (median)
    $35,380
    75th
    $40,890
    90th
    $44,610

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary vs area income 60% Median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary is 40% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $38,100
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $37,930
    Flint, MI $36,950
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $36,810
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $36,450
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $36,250

    Related occupations in Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $32,720
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $31,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $42,700
    Pest Control Workers $44,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $45,830
    Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $40,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Gainesville, FL is $17.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in Gainesville, FL is 7.1% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,630 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,760.