Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in South Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,870 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.21
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $69,670
Employed locally 610
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $37,870
    75th
    $47,460
    90th
    $69,670

    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

    Related occupations in South Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $34,670
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $32,020
    Pest Control Workers $41,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $46,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $59,660
    Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $46,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in South Illinois is $18.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in South Illinois is 0.6% 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 South Illinois?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.