Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Western Washington

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Washington nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $42,690 +12.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.52
10th percentile $35,000
90th percentile $64,680
Employed locally 1,020
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,000
    25th
    $37,140
    50th (median)
    $42,690
    75th
    $47,680
    90th
    $64,680

    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

    Related occupations in Western Washington

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$41,600
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$54,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$63,440
    Pest Control Workers$47,380
    Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$48,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Western Washington is $20.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in Western Washington is 12.1% above 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 Western Washington?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,000 per year in Western Washington. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,140.