Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Northeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,160 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.39
10th percentile $26,050
90th percentile $48,150
Employed locally 520
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,050
    25th
    $28,430
    50th (median)
    $36,160
    75th
    $43,510
    90th
    $48,150

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $35,550
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $29,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $44,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $52,920
    Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $46,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Northeast Iowa is $17.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in Northeast Iowa is 5.1% 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 Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $26,050 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,430.