Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $35,200 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.93
10th percentile $27,290
90th percentile $44,040
Employed locally 640
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,290
    25th
    $29,870
    50th (median)
    $35,200
    75th
    $39,090
    90th
    $44,040

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary vs area income 59% Median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary is 41% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,080
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,890
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $46,570
    Alaska $46,510
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $45,090
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $45,070

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $31,220
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $27,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $48,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $48,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Tuscaloosa, AL is $16.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 7.6% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $27,290 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,870.