Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Tallahassee, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tallahassee, FL

Median annual salary $34,560 -9.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.62
10th percentile $28,920
90th percentile $43,440
Employed locally 1,260
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,920
    25th
    $30,530
    50th (median)
    $34,560
    75th
    $35,960
    90th
    $43,440

    Tallahassee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,078 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary vs area income 55% Median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary is 45% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $38,100
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $37,930
    Flint, MI $36,950
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $36,810
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $36,450
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $36,250

    Related occupations in Tallahassee, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $28,450
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $28,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $38,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $45,840
    Pest Control Workers $43,150
    Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $38,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Tallahassee, FL is $16.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in Tallahassee, FL is 9.3% 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 Tallahassee?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $28,920 per year in Tallahassee, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,530.