Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $37,380 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.97
10th percentile $29,170
90th percentile $47,530
Employed locally 6,960
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,170
    25th
    $35,770
    50th (median)
    $37,380
    75th
    $44,900
    90th
    $47,530

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary vs area income 49% Median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary is 51% 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
    Minnesota $46,730
    Washington $46,200
    Bellingham, WA $45,670
    Maine $45,470
    Salinas, CA $45,020

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35,600
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$31,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$60,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$47,200
    Pest Control Workers$47,150
    Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$51,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Indianapolis, IN is $17.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in Indianapolis, IN is 1.9% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,170 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,770.