Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Southeast Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,080 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.83
10th percentile $27,040
90th percentile $60,210
Employed locally 900
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,040
    25th
    $31,030
    50th (median)
    $37,080
    75th
    $47,440
    90th
    $60,210

    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 Southeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $37,130
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $34,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $47,360
    Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $49,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $58,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Southeast Minnesota is $17.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in Southeast Minnesota is 2.7% 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 Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $27,040 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,030.