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Job outlook for groundskeeping maintenances in the United States
Groundskeeping maintenance job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected groundskeeping maintenance job growth rate is 5% from 2018-2028.
About 76,300 new jobs for groundskeeping maintenances are projected over the next decade.
Groundskeeping maintenance salaries have increased 11% for groundskeeping maintenances in the last 5 years.
There are over 244,642 groundskeeping maintenances currently employed in the United States.
There are 94,448 active groundskeeping maintenance job openings in the US.
The average groundskeeping maintenance salary is $30,512.
Are groundskeeping maintenance jobs in demand?
Groundskeeping maintenance job and salary trends over time
Groundskeeping maintenance jobs over time
Groundskeeping maintenance job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 244,642 | 0.07% |
| 2020 | 235,129 | 0.07% |
| 2019 | 245,791 | 0.07% |
| 2018 | 240,710 | 0.07% |
| 2017 | 235,803 | 0.07% |
Average groundskeeping maintenance salary over time
Groundskeeping maintenance salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,512 | $14.67 | +4.5% |
| 2024 | $29,190 | $14.03 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $28,607 | $13.75 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $28,136 | $13.53 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | $27,591 | $13.26 | +0.8% |
Groundskeeping maintenance jobs by state
Most common states for groundskeeping maintenances
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,139 | 17% |
| 2 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 524 | 17% |
| 3 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 898 | 16% |
| 4 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 108 | 16% |
| 5 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 745 | 15% |
| 6 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 293 | 15% |
| 7 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 206 | 15% |
| 8 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,426 | 14% |
| 9 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 819 | 14% |
| 10 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 796 | 14% |
| 11 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 606 | 14% |
| 12 | Alaska | 739,795 | 103 | 14% |
| 13 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 1,511 | 13% |
| 14 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,389 | 13% |
| 15 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,085 | 13% |
| 16 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 870 | 13% |
| 17 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 388 | 13% |
| 18 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 141 | 13% |
| 19 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 156 | 12% |
| 20 | Delaware | 961,939 | 117 | 12% |
Most common cities for groundskeeping maintenances
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goleta | 2 | 6% | $36,751 |
| 2 | San Juan Capistrano | 2 | 6% | $35,904 |
| 3 | Jacksonville | 2 | 3% | $26,212 |
| 4 | Boca Raton | 2 | 2% | $22,591 |
| 5 | Jersey City | 3 | 1% | $29,836 |
| 6 | Anaheim | 2 | 1% | $36,070 |
| 7 | New Orleans | 2 | 1% | $29,661 |
| 8 | Reno | 2 | 1% | $30,415 |
| 9 | Sioux Falls | 2 | 1% | $29,672 |
| 10 | Memphis | 2 | 0% | $26,065 |
| 11 | Phoenix | 2 | 0% | $25,847 |
| 12 | Sacramento | 2 | 0% | $38,419 |
| 13 | San Diego | 2 | 0% | $35,578 |
| 14 | Anchorage | 1 | 0% | $42,665 |
| 15 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $26,678 |
Groundskeeping Maintenance job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of groundskeeping maintenance experts
West Texas A&M University
What general advice would you give to a Groundskeeping Maintenance?
Dr. Brock C. Blaser: Some of my most common advice to recent graduates is that they need to realize that they are not the boss or CEO of the company (yet), and they need to remember they need to earn their promotions and advancements. Additionally, they need to recognize authority and respect the direction they are given. Most people start at the bottom and work up, and they need to put in their time at the bottom. Another piece of advice I give is to look for opportunities to go above and beyond the job expectations. Get to work a little early, stay late to finish a task, etc. Work to help your company grow and find ways to help that happen in your position.
What certifications/licenses/courses can have the biggest impact for Groundskeeping Maintenances?
Dr. Brock C. Blaser: I think this varies with discipline. For example, in agronomy/plant science, holding a pesticide applicators license at graduation is a nice perk but not a requirement in all jobs. Either way, students should seek out those licensing opportunities within their discipline and work to earn that license, or at least be prepared to take the exam, etc., when a future employer requests it.
What's a day at work look like for a Groundskeeping Maintenance?
Dr. Brock C. Blaser: Again, this varies so much, even WITHIN a discipline. In many agriculture opportunities, it is seasonal. When in the season, work starts before the sun comes up and ends after it goes down. But, out of season, expect a little more computer and office work during traditional 8-5 schedules. This is tough to generalize as so many occupations are so different.