Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $36,720 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.66
10th percentile $28,710
90th percentile $48,080
Employed locally 1,200
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,710
    25th
    $31,420
    50th (median)
    $36,720
    75th
    $43,670
    90th
    $48,080

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary vs area income 58% Median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary is 42% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $48,010
    Napa, CA $47,550
    Lexington Park, MD $43,770
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $43,450
    Grants Pass, OR $40,500
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $38,690

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $35,370
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $29,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $46,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $47,210
    Pest Control Workers $44,610
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners $47,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Scranton, PA is $17.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in Scranton, PA is 3.6% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $28,710 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,420.