Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$38,090
↑ 62.7% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 62.7% since 2011 ($23,410 → $38,090)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $38,090
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 4.2% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +11%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,090 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $37,360 | +4.1% |
| 2022 | $35,890 | +4.2% |
| 2021 | $34,430 | +8.5% |
| 2020 | $31,730 | +4.2% |
| 2019 | $30,440 | +5.0% |
| 2018 | $29,000 | +4.8% |
| 2017 | $27,670 | +5.1% |
| 2016 | $26,320 | +5.2% |
| 2015 | $25,030 | +3.0% |
| 2014 | $24,290 | +1.5% |
| 2013 | $23,940 | +1.6% |
| 2012 | $23,570 | +0.7% |
| 2011 | $23,410 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.