Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $42,170 +10.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.27
10th percentile $31,660
90th percentile $56,810
Employed locally 1,560
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,660
    25th
    $36,720
    50th (median)
    $42,170
    75th
    $46,300
    90th
    $56,810

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary vs area income 55% Median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary is 45% 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
    Portland-South Portland, ME $47,800
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $47,310
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $46,900
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $46,040
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $46,020
    Anchorage, AK $45,610

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $36,970
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $36,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $50,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $59,100
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners $61,680
    Pest Control Workers $46,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Salem, OR is $20.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in Salem, OR is 10.7% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,660 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,720.