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

    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
    Sherman-Denison, TX $38,740
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $37,960
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $37,610
    Midland, TX $36,920
    Odessa, TX $36,090
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $35,970

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $30,360
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $30,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $37,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $48,270
    Pest Control Workers $42,590
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners $38,470

    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.