Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $39,330 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.91
10th percentile $25,870
90th percentile $57,970
Employed locally 5,210
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,870
    25th
    $31,500
    50th (median)
    $39,330
    75th
    $47,360
    90th
    $57,970

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 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
    Madison, WI $44,410
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $43,450
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $42,620
    Appleton, WI $42,240

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $36,090
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $34,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $62,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $47,220
    Pest Control Workers $48,370
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners $48,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Milwaukee, WI is $18.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 3.3% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $25,870 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,500.