Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in State College, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • State College, PA

Median annual salary $37,950 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.24
10th percentile $27,090
90th percentile $48,300
Employed locally 500
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,090
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $37,950
    75th
    $44,320
    90th
    $48,300

    State College economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,748 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary vs area income 52% Median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary is 48% 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 State College, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $34,080
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $32,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $44,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $47,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in State College, PA is $18.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in State College, PA is 0.4% 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 State College?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $27,090 per year in State College, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.