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Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers is a notable career in the 37 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 37-3011 |
| title | Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers |
| onet code | 37-3011.00 |
| description | Landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment. Workers typically perform a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, sprinkler installation, and installation of mortarless segmental concrete masonry wall units. |
| job zone | 1 |
| major group | 37 |
| tot emp | 943,430 |
| a mean | 40,880 |
| a median | 38,090 |
| a pct10 | 29,990 |
| a pct25 | 35,250 |
| a pct75 | 45,870 |
| a pct90 | 53,900 |
| h mean | 19 |
| h median | 18 |
The day-to-day work of a landscaping and groundskeeping workers typically centers on gather and remove litter. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Operation and Control. Across the top 1 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.12 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working landscaping and groundskeeping workers, the most common entry qualification is a Less than a High School Diploma (39.1%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 18% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in District of Columbia at $47,320 and lowest in West Virginia at $30,310 — a 1.6× spread. The top five states (District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Alaska, Washington) average $46,762. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $47,320 | $49,130 | $36,950 | $63,860 | 760 |
| Massachusetts | $47,050 | $49,130 | $37,000 | $61,560 | 20,850 |
| Minnesota | $46,730 | $45,280 | $30,260 | $61,250 | 17,120 |
| Alaska | $46,510 | $46,230 | $31,870 | $61,690 | 1,020 |
| Washington | $46,200 | $48,260 | $36,850 | $61,720 | 22,430 |
| Maine | $45,470 | $44,480 | $33,980 | $52,920 | 6,020 |
| Colorado | $44,950 | $45,500 | $36,170 | $58,270 | 22,960 |
| Connecticut | $44,920 | $45,710 | $35,080 | $59,260 | 13,550 |
| Hawaii | $44,800 | $43,970 | $33,210 | $53,510 | 7,070 |
| New York | $44,690 | $45,030 | $33,660 | $59,880 | 49,430 |
| Rhode Island | $44,610 | $43,850 | $36,600 | $54,080 | 4,720 |
| New Hampshire | $44,540 | $44,110 | $30,990 | $58,250 | 6,050 |
| California | $44,340 | $46,120 | $35,860 | $60,240 | 103,570 |
| Oregon | $43,170 | $43,410 | $33,940 | $57,360 | 12,650 |
| Illinois | $43,120 | $43,430 | $30,530 | $56,020 | 35,120 |
| Vermont | $41,250 | $44,570 | $35,040 | $59,850 | 2,720 |
| New Jersey | $40,390 | $42,470 | $32,770 | $53,870 | 28,940 |
| Montana | $39,530 | $41,410 | $30,280 | $56,380 | 3,660 |
| North Dakota | $39,520 | $41,790 | $29,270 | $56,060 | 2,200 |
| Wisconsin | $39,310 | $41,220 | $28,110 | $57,150 | 18,590 |
| Utah | $38,940 | $41,180 | $30,750 | $51,340 | 12,490 |
| Idaho | $38,580 | $40,430 | $28,870 | $51,500 | 7,420 |
| Maryland | $38,060 | $41,110 | $34,640 | $48,760 | 16,880 |
| Arizona | $37,920 | $39,830 | $34,090 | $45,900 | 20,990 |
| Michigan | $37,900 | $40,110 | $29,630 | $50,530 | 31,350 |
| Nebraska | $37,890 | $39,490 | $28,760 | $47,650 | 6,580 |
| Kansas | $37,790 | $38,710 | $28,200 | $47,620 | 8,080 |
| Pennsylvania | $37,770 | $39,830 | $29,450 | $49,990 | 34,310 |
| Nevada | $37,630 | $42,350 | $31,320 | $59,020 | 9,000 |
| Virginia | $37,580 | $39,510 | $30,270 | $47,890 | 25,790 |
| Iowa | $37,450 | $38,440 | $27,340 | $51,000 | 8,020 |
| Missouri | $37,380 | $39,650 | $29,740 | $48,950 | 17,660 |
| Ohio | $37,240 | $38,310 | $28,580 | $47,190 | 35,340 |
| Wyoming | $37,190 | $38,320 | $27,830 | $47,210 | 1,850 |
| Tennessee | $37,100 | $38,390 | $29,800 | $47,500 | 17,330 |
| Delaware | $37,040 | $39,170 | $31,200 | $46,770 | 4,130 |
| Indiana | $36,980 | $38,230 | $28,030 | $47,940 | 20,120 |
| North Carolina | $36,890 | $37,580 | $29,120 | $46,270 | 33,450 |
| Georgia | $36,830 | $37,420 | $29,390 | $46,130 | 22,100 |
| Texas | $36,240 | $36,630 | $28,400 | $46,080 | 68,700 |
| South Carolina | $36,130 | $36,110 | $27,290 | $46,000 | 16,700 |
| Florida | $36,030 | $37,380 | $29,350 | $46,120 | 84,250 |
| Kentucky | $35,750 | $36,700 | $28,110 | $47,040 | 9,600 |
| New Mexico | $35,740 | $37,190 | $28,850 | $46,260 | 4,890 |
| Alabama | $35,160 | $34,570 | $24,740 | $44,870 | 11,930 |
| Oklahoma | $34,910 | $34,640 | $26,880 | $42,710 | 9,750 |
| Arkansas | $34,450 | $33,750 | $25,490 | $42,800 | 6,830 |
| Louisiana | $32,540 | $33,470 | $22,940 | $44,890 | 7,550 |
| South Dakota | $31,420 | $33,900 | $27,710 | $44,810 | 2,660 |
| Mississippi | $30,840 | $32,750 | $22,150 | $44,990 | 5,000 |
| West Virginia | $30,310 | $32,310 | $24,020 | $39,950 | 3,170 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for landscaping and groundskeeping workers. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Athletic Field Custodian or Bonsai Tender frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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