Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $39,360 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.92
10th percentile $33,550
90th percentile $49,340
Employed locally 340
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,550
    25th
    $37,090
    50th (median)
    $39,360
    75th
    $46,600
    90th
    $49,340

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary vs area income 54% Median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary is 46% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,890
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $45,150
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $43,590
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $42,350
    Kingston, NY $42,120
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $40,310

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $37,250
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $37,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $59,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $60,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Ithaca, NY is $18.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in Ithaca, NY is 3.3% above 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,550 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,090.