Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $34,090 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.39
10th percentile $27,200
90th percentile $44,630
Employed locally 740
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,200
    25th
    $30,310
    50th (median)
    $34,090
    75th
    $36,310
    90th
    $44,630

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary vs area income 57% Median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary is 43% 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
    Anchorage, AK $45,610
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $45,120
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $44,610
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $43,510
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $41,620

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $33,230
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $29,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $39,350
    Pest Control Workers $37,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $49,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Hickory, NC is $16.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in Hickory, NC is 10.5% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $27,200 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,310.