Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $36,250 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.43
10th percentile $29,350
90th percentile $46,370
Employed locally 20,280
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,350
    25th
    $32,770
    50th (median)
    $36,250
    75th
    $40,100
    90th
    $46,370

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary vs area income 49% Median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary is 51% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $38,100
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $37,930
    Flint, MI $36,950
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $36,810
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $36,450
    Jacksonville, FL $36,130

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $30,560
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $33,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $46,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $47,160
    Pest Control Workers $47,190
    Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $42,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Miami, FL is $17.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in Miami, FL is 4.8% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,350 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,770.