Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $37,190 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.88
10th percentile $29,810
90th percentile $47,650
Employed locally 1,520
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,810
    25th
    $34,650
    50th (median)
    $37,190
    75th
    $42,280
    90th
    $47,650

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary vs area income 47% Median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary is 53% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $48,010
    Napa, CA $47,550
    Lexington Park, MD $43,770
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $43,450
    Grants Pass, OR $40,500
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $38,690

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $35,450
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $31,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $46,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $45,620
    Pest Control Workers $45,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Harrisburg, PA is $17.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in Harrisburg, PA is 2.4% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,810 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,650.