Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $45,380 +19.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.82
10th percentile $36,320
90th percentile $60,220
Employed locally 660
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,320
    25th
    $38,400
    50th (median)
    $45,380
    75th
    $47,830
    90th
    $60,220

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary vs area income 48% Median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary is 52% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $47,310
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $46,590
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $46,300
    Washington $46,200
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $46,020
    Bellingham, WA $45,670

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $43,000
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $37,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $61,460
    Pest Control Workers $47,640
    Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $49,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $59,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Olympia, WA is $21.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in Olympia, WA is 19.1% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,320 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,400.