Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $37,750 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.15
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $54,840
Employed locally 590
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $35,630
    50th (median)
    $37,750
    75th
    $45,410
    90th
    $54,840

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,890
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $45,150
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $43,590
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $42,350
    Kingston, NY $42,120
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $40,310

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $35,300
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $34,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $51,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $60,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Utica, NY is $18.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in Utica, NY is 0.9% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,630.