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Grounds maintenance supervisor salary

Average grounds maintenance supervisor salary

$15.29

$31,800 yearly

Entry-level grounds maintenance supervisor salary
$24,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Average Grounds Maintenance Supervisor Salary

The average Grounds Maintenance Supervisor salary in the United States is approximately $31,800 per year, translating to about $15 per hour. This role is essential for managing and maintaining the quality of outdoor spaces, ensuring they meet safety and aesthetic standards. Factors influencing salary include location, experience, and the specific industry of employment.

Salary by State

Grounds Maintenance Supervisors earn varying salaries across different states. For instance, positions in states like California and New York tend to offer higher compensation due to the cost of living and demand for skilled professionals. Here’s a snapshot of average salaries in select states:

  • California: $37,000
  • New York: $35,000
  • Texas: $30,000
  • Florida: $28,000

In addition, experience plays a significant role in determining salary. Individuals with several years in the field can expect to earn more. Employers often seek supervisors who can lead teams effectively, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

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Kern Community College District$39,884
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Grounds maintenance supervisor salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, SalaryExpert, Comparably and Payscale, the average salary for a grounds maintenance supervisor typically falls between $31,800 and $68,135.
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$31,800yearly
comparably[1]
$60,825yearly
payscale[2]
$35,697yearly
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$68,135yearly

Average grounds maintenance supervisor salary by state

The average grounds maintenance supervisor salary in California, Alaska, and North Dakota are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average grounds maintenance supervisor salary states are Minnesota, Wyoming, and Indiana.

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Highest paying states for grounds maintenance supervisors

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Alaska$41,523$19.96
2Nevada$35,795$17.21
3Utah$37,717$18.13
4Nebraska$36,031$17.32
5New Hampshire$36,310$17.46
6California$42,471$20.42
7Florida$35,187$16.92
8Wisconsin$33,807$16.25
9North Dakota$38,712$18.61
10Mississippi$33,169$15.95
11Ohio$33,012$15.87
12North Carolina$33,298$16.01
13Colorado$38,548$18.53
14Washington$35,158$16.90
15Michigan$33,235$15.98
16Iowa$35,064$16.86
17New York$36,815$17.70
18Arizona$32,671$15.71
19Rhode Island$35,062$16.86
20Maine$34,396$16.54
21Oregon$34,818$16.74
22New Jersey$35,743$17.18
23West Virginia$32,294$15.53
24Idaho$34,544$16.61
25Missouri$33,043$15.89
26Kentucky$31,614$15.20
27Tennessee$31,098$14.95
28Connecticut$32,648$15.70
29Delaware$33,118$15.92
30Vermont$32,977$15.85
31Oklahoma$32,486$15.62
32Georgia$30,656$14.74
33Montana$31,405$15.10
34Massachusetts$33,072$15.90
35New Mexico$32,072$15.42
36Kansas$30,565$14.69
37Arkansas$30,331$14.58
38Hawaii$31,530$15.16
39Texas$30,234$14.54
40Indiana$27,255$13.10
41South Carolina$26,885$12.93
42Pennsylvania$28,726$13.81
43Virginia$29,503$14.18
44South Dakota$30,451$14.64
45District of Columbia$32,291$15.52
46Minnesota$28,447$13.68
47Illinois$30,073$14.46
48Maryland$29,545$14.20
49Wyoming$27,871$13.40
50Louisiana$26,177$12.59
51Alabama$24,712$11.88
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Highest paying cities for grounds maintenance supervisors

The highest-paying cities for grounds maintenance supervisors are Orcutt, CA, Boulder, CO, and Jamestown, NY.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Orcutt, CA$43,227$20.78
2Boulder, CO$38,681$18.60
3Jamestown, NY$36,307$17.46
4Las Vegas, NV$35,596$17.11
5East Windsor, NJ$35,510$17.07
6Bellingham, WA$35,167$16.91
7Madison, WI$33,664$16.18
8Grand Rapids, MI$33,340$16.03
9Gilbert, AZ$32,597$15.67
10Las Cruces, NM$31,687$15.23
11Gallatin, TN$31,174$14.99
12Lenexa, KS$30,544$14.68
13Rockford, IL$30,364$14.60
14New Braunfels, TX$30,335$14.58
15Fredericksburg, VA$29,933$14.39
16Erie, PA$28,731$13.81
17Crown Point, IN$27,863$13.40
18Columbia, SC$26,911$12.94

Grounds maintenance supervisor salary details

A grounds maintenance supervisor's salary ranges from $24,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $41,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average grounds maintenance supervisor salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a grounds maintenance supervisor's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$41,000$3,417$20
75th Percentile$36,000$3,000$17
Average$31,800$2,650$15
25th Percentile$27,000$2,250$13
10th Percentile$24,000$2,000$12

Highest paying grounds maintenance supervisor jobs

The highest paying types of grounds maintenance supervisors are maintenance supervisor, lawn service manager, and athletic fields superintendent.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Landscape Crew Leader$38,386$3,199$18.4585,218
Irrigation Manager$32,965$2,747$15.851,170
Golf Course Superintendent$38,861$3,238$18.6812,772
Grounds Keeper$30,535$2,545$14.6811,534
Groundskeeping Maintenance$30,512$2,543$14.6794,448
Maintenance Supervisor$57,674$4,806$27.7386,333

Which companies pay grounds maintenance supervisors the most?

Grounds maintenance supervisor salaries at Kern Community College District and Concordia University Chicago are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average grounds maintenance supervisor salary at companies like Bowne & Co and United Community are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Kern Community College District$39,884$19.18
2Concordia University Chicago$37,656$18.10
3Bowne & Co$37,196$17.88
4United Community$36,403$17.50
5Minnesota State Fair$36,243$17.42
6Gwr$35,614$17.12
7Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health$35,000$16.83
8Ellsworth Electric$34,597$16.63
9Live Nation Entertainment$34,472$16.57
10SkyWest Airlines$34,372$16.52
11Santa Maria Joint Union High School District$33,992$16.34
12University of Houston$33,539$16.12
13Executive Alliance$33,502$16.11
14BECO$33,455$16.08
15City of Springfield Illinois$32,835$15.79
16The Davey Tree Expert Company$32,831$15.78
17University of Maryland Medical System$32,822$15.78
18Marriott International$32,764$15.75
19Temco, Inc.$32,728$15.73
20Tradesmen International$32,295$15.53

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Grounds Maintenance Supervisor salary by industry

The average grounds maintenance supervisor salary varies across industries:

  • The average grounds maintenance supervisor salary in the health care industry is $34,332, the highest of any industry.
  • The average grounds maintenance supervisor salary in the finance industry is $32,768.
  • Grounds maintenance supervisors in the education industry earn an average salary of $31,069, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for grounds maintenance supervisors

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Health Care$34,332$16.51
2Government$32,768$15.75
3Telecommunication$32,732$15.74
4Hospitality$31,511$15.15
5Education$31,069$14.94

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Grounds maintenance supervisor salary trends

The average grounds maintenance supervisor salary has risen by $5,586 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average grounds maintenance supervisor earned $26,214 annually, but today, they earn $31,800 a year. That works out to a 12% change in pay for grounds maintenance supervisors over the last decade.

Compare grounds maintenance supervisor salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average grounds maintenance supervisor salary over time

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Grounds maintenance supervisor salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$31,800$15.29+3.2%
2024$30,800$14.80+2.3%
2023$30,100$14.45+2.5%
2022$29,300$14.10+2.7%
2021$28,500$13.71+3.8%

Recently added grounds maintenance supervisor salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Norwich UniversityGrounds & Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor-Norwich UniversityNorthfield, VT06/27/2025$48,000
Teach IowaGrounds Maintenance IIBode, IA06/19/2025$45,058
Capital Region Airport CommissionGrounds Maintenance I (EQT OP1)Enon, VA06/12/2025$37,513
Stillman CollegeGrounds Maintenance SupervisorTuscaloosa, AL06/07/2025$25,044
Bibb County School DistrictGrounds Supervisor-MaintenanceMacon, GA06/02/2025$56,391
Aims Community CollegeGrounds Maintenance (Seasonal)Loveland, CO05/29/2025$40,196
Bally's Atlantic City Casino ResortTrack/Ground Maintenance-Arapahoe (Seasonal)Aurora, CO05/28/2025$41,740
Firstservice CorporationBuilding Grounds Maintenance (High-Rise)Fort Lauderdale, FL05/22/2025$35,479
California Department of EducationGrounds Maintenance ISanta Maria, CA05/20/2025$47,931
Norwich UniversityGrounds & Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor-Norwich UniversityNorthfield, VT05/16/2025$48,000

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