Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $36,050 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.33
10th percentile $29,280
90th percentile $45,240
Employed locally 16,350
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,280
    25th
    $30,940
    50th (median)
    $36,050
    75th
    $38,110
    90th
    $45,240

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary vs area income 45% Median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary is 55% below the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Houston, TX is $17.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in Houston, TX is 5.4% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,280 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,940.