Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,060 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.34
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $48,360
Employed locally 1,090
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $29,750
    50th (median)
    $36,060
    75th
    $43,810
    90th
    $48,360

    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 Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35,000
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$30,910
    Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$47,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$44,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$47,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Northwest Illinois is $17.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in Northwest Illinois is 5.3% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,750.