Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $30,050 -21.1% vs national
Median hourly $14.45
10th percentile $23,940
90th percentile $38,460
Employed locally 900
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,940
    25th
    $27,150
    50th (median)
    $30,050
    75th
    $34,960
    90th
    $38,460

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary vs area income 57% Median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary is 43% 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 McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $29,530
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $26,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $42,300
    Pest Control Workers $46,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $41,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in McAllen, TX is $14.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in McAllen, TX is 21.1% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $23,940 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,150.