Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $35,450 -6.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.04
10th percentile $28,620
90th percentile $45,280
Employed locally 800
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,620
    25th
    $30,100
    50th (median)
    $35,450
    75th
    $38,170
    90th
    $45,280

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary vs area income 53% Median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary is 47% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,890
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $45,120
    Vallejo, CA $44,560
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $44,060
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $42,580
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $41,620

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $31,020
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $28,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $52,460
    Pest Control Workers $41,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $49,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Roanoke, VA is $17.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in Roanoke, VA is 6.9% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $28,620 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,100.