Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $38,160 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.34
10th percentile $35,620
90th percentile $46,020
Employed locally 15,770
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,620
    25th
    $37,020
    50th (median)
    $38,160
    75th
    $43,700
    90th
    $46,020

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary vs area income 45% Median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary is 55% 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
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $37,460
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $37,360
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $36,890
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $36,770
    Tucson, AZ $36,320

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $36,570
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $36,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $48,350
    Pest Control Workers $44,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $48,890
    Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $45,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Phoenix, AZ is $18.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 0.2% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,620 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,020.