Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Grand Junction, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Junction, CO

Median annual salary $38,550 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.53
10th percentile $31,710
90th percentile $56,190
Employed locally 560
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,710
    25th
    $35,680
    50th (median)
    $38,550
    75th
    $45,510
    90th
    $56,190

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary vs area income 54% Median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary is 46% 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 Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36,610
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$33,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$55,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$45,510
    Pest Control Workers$47,140
    Building Cleaning Workers, All Other$47,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Grand Junction, CO is $18.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in Grand Junction, CO is 1.2% 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 Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,710 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,680.