Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $37,430 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.00
10th percentile $31,820
90th percentile $48,150
Employed locally 6,150
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,820
    25th
    $36,470
    50th (median)
    $37,430
    75th
    $42,720
    90th
    $48,150

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary vs area income 39% Median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary is 61% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $48,210
    Anchorage, AK $45,610
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $45,120
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $44,610
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $43,510
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $41,620

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$33,380
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$33,310
    Pest Control Workers$38,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$45,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$56,560
    Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$50,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Raleigh, NC is $18.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in Raleigh, NC is 1.7% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,820 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,470.