Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Southern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,010 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.31
10th percentile $26,960
90th percentile $46,940
Employed locally 680
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,960
    25th
    $29,780
    50th (median)
    $36,010
    75th
    $42,500
    90th
    $46,940

    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 Southern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $35,850
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $29,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $37,750
    Pest Control Workers $35,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $57,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Southern Ohio is $17.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in Southern Ohio 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 Southern Ohio?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $26,960 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,780.