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Groundsman salary

Average groundsman salary

$15.87

$33,013 yearly

Entry-level groundsman salary
$25,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding Groundsman Salaries

The average groundsman salary stands at approximately $33,013 annually, translating to about $16 per hour. However, various factors can influence this figure. Groundsmen working in states like California and New York often report higher earnings due to the cost of living and demand for skilled workers. For instance, the highest-paying states for groundsmen can offer salaries exceeding $40,000 per year.

Experience plays a crucial role in determining salary. Entry-level groundsmen typically earn less, but those with several years in the field can see significant pay increases. Groundsmen who specialize in horticulture or landscape management may also command higher wages.

Job Opportunities for Groundsmen

Groundsmen find opportunities in various sectors, including parks and recreation, sports facilities, and landscaping companies. Many employers seek candidates with a strong work ethic, knowledge of plants, and the ability to operate landscaping equipment. By gaining these skills, groundsmen can enhance their job prospects and transition into supervisory roles or specialized positions.

Overall, groundsmen serve a vital role in maintaining outdoor spaces, and with ongoing demand for these services, the job outlook remains positive.

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Where can a Groundsman earn more?

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Columbus, OH$42,723
Jackson, MS$22,989
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Nashua Country Club$39,938
Delaware State University$28,141

Groundsman salaries by experience level

Groundsman salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Glassdoor and Comparably, the average salary for a groundsman typically falls between $33,013 and $62,253.
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$33,013yearly
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$44,427yearly
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$62,253yearly

Average groundsman salary by state

The average groundsman salary in North Dakota, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average groundsman salary states are Arkansas, West Virginia, and Louisiana.

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Highest paying states for groundsmen

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Massachusetts$42,563$20.46
2Minnesota$41,256$19.83
3Vermont$39,550$19.01
4Maine$38,132$18.33
5Rhode Island$41,328$19.87
6New Hampshire$37,233$17.90
7North Dakota$42,681$20.52
8Alaska$41,170$19.79
9Wyoming$35,436$17.04
10Iowa$36,752$17.67
11Montana$37,622$18.09
12Michigan$35,602$17.12
13Connecticut$36,386$17.49
14New York$38,473$18.50
15Washington$40,516$19.48
16Oregon$38,898$18.70
17Illinois$36,605$17.60
18Ohio$33,666$16.19
19California$37,451$18.01
20Colorado$35,296$16.97
21Utah$35,160$16.90
22New Jersey$36,394$17.50
23Wisconsin$35,063$16.86
24Delaware$35,411$17.02
25Indiana$32,435$15.59
26Idaho$34,956$16.81
27Nebraska$33,612$16.16
28South Dakota$34,057$16.37
29Pennsylvania$32,067$15.42
30Kansas$31,343$15.07
31Nevada$33,732$16.22
32Hawaii$36,159$17.38
33Arizona$30,465$14.65
34Maryland$30,847$14.83
35Virginia$28,111$13.51
36Missouri$31,715$15.25
37South Carolina$25,928$12.47
38Kentucky$27,096$13.03
39West Virginia$24,296$11.68
40Tennessee$26,257$12.62
41North Carolina$25,284$12.16
42Alabama$25,047$12.04
43Oklahoma$27,628$13.28
44District of Columbia$31,832$15.30
45Florida$23,170$11.14
46New Mexico$28,554$13.73
47Texas$26,489$12.74
48Georgia$23,218$11.16
49Mississippi$23,093$11.10
50Arkansas$24,868$11.96
51Louisiana$24,129$11.60

Highest paying cities for groundsmen

The highest-paying cities for groundsmen are Billerica, MA, Bothell, WA, and Hillsboro, OR.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Billerica, MA$42,723$20.54
2Bothell, WA$40,594$19.52
3Hillsboro, OR$39,005$18.75
4Nashua, NH$37,157$17.86
5Englewood, NJ$36,940$17.76
6Greeley, CO$36,058$17.34
7San Diego, CA$35,962$17.29
8Waterford, MI$35,773$17.20
9Levittown, PA$32,245$15.50
10Brownsburg, IN$31,967$15.37
11Ballwin, MO$31,454$15.12
12Leesburg, VA$30,269$14.55
13Atlanta, GA$23,387$11.24
14Kissimmee, FL$23,122$11.12
15Jackson, MS$22,989$11.05

Groundsman salary details

A groundsman's salary ranges from $25,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $42,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average groundsman salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a groundsman's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$42,000$3,500$20
75th Percentile$37,000$3,083$18
Average$33,013$2,751$16
25th Percentile$28,000$2,333$13
10th Percentile$25,000$2,083$12

Highest paying groundsman jobs

The highest paying types of groundsmen are tree trimmer, landscape crew leader, and irrigation technician.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Keeper$33,606$2,800$16.163,285
Lawn Care Worker$29,667$2,472$14.2688,268
Yard Worker$32,628$2,719$15.6963,408
Landscape Crew Leader$38,386$3,199$18.4585,218
Landscape Labour$29,047$2,421$13.9730,546
Irrigation Technician$35,472$2,956$17.0527,291

Which companies pay groundsmen the most?

Groundsman salaries at Nashua Country Club and R. J. Corman Railroad Group are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average groundsman salary at companies like SavATree and HINKLE CONTRACTING are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Nashua Country Club$39,938$19.20
2R. J. Corman Railroad Group$39,710$19.09
3SavATree$36,111$17.36
4HINKLE CONTRACTING$35,583$17.11
5HCS Holdings Inc$35,544$17.09
6UniTek Global Services$35,544$17.09
74M Building Solutions$35,047$16.85
8Oldcastle Infrastructure$33,130$15.93
9Firstservice Residential California, Inc.$31,944$15.36
10Weld RE-4 School District$29,923$14.39
11PeopleReady$29,490$14.18
12Delaware State University$28,141$13.53

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Groundsman salary by industry

The average groundsman salary varies across industries:

  • The average groundsman salary in the manufacturing industry is $36,622, the highest of any industry.
  • The average groundsman salary in the finance industry is $35,685.
  • Groundsmen in the utilities industry earn an average salary of $35,092, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for groundsmen

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Manufacturing$36,622$17.61
2Construction$35,685$17.16
3Government$35,497$17.07
4Utilities$35,092$16.87

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Groundsman salary trends

The average groundsman salary has risen by $8,656 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average groundsman earned $24,357 annually, but today, they earn $33,013 a year. That works out to a 21% change in pay for groundsmen over the last decade.

Compare groundsman salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average groundsman salary over time

Compare groundsman salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Groundsman salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2026$33,000$15.87+4.1%
2025$31,700$15.23+4.7%
2024$30,200$14.51+4.6%
2023$28,800$13.84+4.9%
2022$27,400$13.17+4.9%

Recently added groundsman salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
PeoplereadyGroundsmanCharleston, WV06/12/2025$29,218
Moon Valley NurseriesTree Care GroundsmanSan Diego, CA06/06/2025$34,436
AFPGroundsmenLong Branch, NJ05/27/2025$37,566
Weitsman RecyclingGroundsman/MaintenanceSkaneateles, NY05/22/2025$52,175
BrightwildGroundsmanKey West, FL05/18/2025$43,827
Ocean PlaceGroundsmenLong Branch, NJ05/10/2025$37,566
Edinburg Independent School DistrictGroundsman Dual Campus)Edinburg, TX05/03/2025$31,827
Edinburg CISDGroundsman Dual Campus)Edinburg, TX05/03/2025$31,827
Moon Valley NurseriesTree Care GroundsmanSpring, TX05/02/2025$32,349
Moon Valley NurseriesTree Care GroundsmanLa Verne, CA04/28/2025$34,436

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