Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $44,410 +16.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.35
10th percentile $30,250
90th percentile $57,820
Employed locally 2,370
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,250
    25th
    $36,660
    50th (median)
    $44,410
    75th
    $47,720
    90th
    $57,820

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary vs area income 51% Median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary is 49% 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $44,610
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $43,450
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $42,620
    Appleton, WI $42,240
    Sheboygan, WI $41,230

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $36,870
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $34,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $55,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $63,560
    Pest Control Workers $39,520
    Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $42,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Madison, WI is $21.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in Madison, WI is 16.6% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,250 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,660.