Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $34,920 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.79
10th percentile $27,290
90th percentile $43,700
Employed locally 400
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,290
    25th
    $30,300
    50th (median)
    $34,920
    75th
    $37,150
    90th
    $43,700

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary vs area income 63% Median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary is 37% 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
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $48,640
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,080
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $46,900
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $45,510
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $45,480
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $45,250

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $29,450
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $28,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $42,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $57,410
    Pest Control Workers $35,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Las Cruces, NM is $16.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in Las Cruces, NM is 8.3% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $27,290 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,300.