Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Southeast Missouri

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

Median annual salary $35,980 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.30
10th percentile $27,050
90th percentile $47,230
Employed locally 730
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,050
    25th
    $30,800
    50th (median)
    $35,980
    75th
    $40,500
    90th
    $47,230

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $30,050
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $28,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $36,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $45,390
    Pest Control Workers $38,960
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners $42,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Southeast Missouri is $17.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in Southeast Missouri is 5.5% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $27,050 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,800.