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Job outlook for grounds/maintenance specialists in the United States
Are grounds/maintenance specialist jobs in demand?
Yes, grounds/maintenance specialist jobs are in demand. Grounds/maintenance specialist demand is projected to grow 5% from 2018 to 2028.
Grounds/maintenance specialist job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of grounds/maintenance specialist jobs and the average grounds/maintenance specialist salary over time.
Grounds/maintenance specialist jobs over time
Grounds/maintenance specialist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,048 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,002 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,095 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,097 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,094 | 0.00% |
Average grounds/maintenance specialist salary over time
Grounds/maintenance specialist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $31,752 | $15.27 | +4.2% |
| 2025 | $30,461 | $14.64 | +5.0% |
| 2024 | $29,020 | $13.95 | +4.8% |
| 2023 | $27,689 | $13.31 | +5.1% |
| 2022 | $26,338 | $12.66 | +5.2% |
Grounds/maintenance specialist jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of grounds/maintenance specialist job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where grounds/maintenance specialists earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for grounds/maintenance specialists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 171 | 25% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 265 | 20% |
| 3 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 365 | 19% |
| 4 | Delaware | 961,939 | 178 | 19% |
| 5 | Alaska | 739,795 | 144 | 19% |
| 6 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 993 | 18% |
| 7 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,794 | 17% |
| 8 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,756 | 17% |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,149 | 17% |
| 10 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 969 | 17% |
| 11 | Vermont | 623,657 | 108 | 17% |
| 12 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,347 | 16% |
| 13 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 791 | 16% |
| 14 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 471 | 16% |
| 15 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 91 | 16% |
| 16 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 3,116 | 15% |
| 17 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 1,046 | 15% |
| 18 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 911 | 15% |
| 19 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 459 | 15% |
| 20 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 162 | 15% |
Most common cities for grounds/maintenance specialists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kennesaw | 2 | 6% | $26,442 |
| 2 | Centereach | 1 | 3% | $34,131 |
| 3 | Colton | 1 | 2% | $38,193 |
| 4 | Des Plaines | 1 | 2% | $32,535 |
| 5 | Elmhurst | 1 | 2% | $32,323 |
| 6 | Fort Myers | 1 | 1% | $23,678 |
| 7 | Baltimore | 2 | 0% | $30,366 |
| 8 | San Antonio | 2 | 0% | $25,633 |
| 9 | Aurora | 1 | 0% | $32,740 |
| 10 | Birmingham | 1 | 0% | $23,784 |
| 11 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $32,254 |
| 12 | Fort Wayne | 1 | 0% | $29,067 |
| 13 | Fresno | 1 | 0% | $40,795 |
| 14 | Gilbert | 1 | 0% | $28,700 |