Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $37,580 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.07
10th percentile $29,430
90th percentile $52,370
Employed locally 1,350
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,430
    25th
    $35,120
    50th (median)
    $37,580
    75th
    $45,040
    90th
    $52,370

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $48,010
    Minnesota $46,730
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $44,440
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $41,600
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $40,350
    Minot, ND $39,770

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $34,140
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $31,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $47,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $56,950
    Pest Control Workers $45,960
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners $52,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Lansing, MI is $18.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in Lansing, MI is 1.3% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,430 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,120.