Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $35,350 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.99
10th percentile $27,960
90th percentile $44,900
Employed locally 770
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,960
    25th
    $31,080
    50th (median)
    $35,350
    75th
    $36,410
    90th
    $44,900

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary vs area income 53% Median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary is 47% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $36,050

    Related occupations in Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $29,950
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $29,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $35,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $47,630
    Pest Control Workers $36,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Killeen, TX is $16.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in Killeen, TX is 7.2% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $27,960 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,080.