Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $36,320 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.46
10th percentile $31,400
90th percentile $44,910
Employed locally 2,590
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,400
    25th
    $34,570
    50th (median)
    $36,320
    75th
    $38,460
    90th
    $44,910

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary vs area income 53% Median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary is 47% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $38,160
    Flagstaff, AZ $38,100
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $37,460
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $37,360
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $36,890
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $36,770

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $35,250
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $33,560
    Pest Control Workers $37,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $46,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $50,690
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners $46,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Tucson, AZ is $17.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in Tucson, AZ is 4.6% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,400 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,570.