Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $36,650 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.62
10th percentile $26,270
90th percentile $55,070
Employed locally 430
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,270
    25th
    $31,180
    50th (median)
    $36,650
    75th
    $44,090
    90th
    $55,070

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 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
    District of Columbia $47,320
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $45,380
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $45,070
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $44,630
    California $44,340
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $42,580

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $42,390
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $30,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $43,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $53,980
    Pest Control Workers $38,090
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners $41,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Waterloo, IA is $17.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in Waterloo, IA is 3.8% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $26,270 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,180.