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Grounds supervisor salary

Average grounds supervisor salary

$35,208

$16.93 hourly rate

Entry-level grounds supervisor salary
$25,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Grounds Supervisor Salary Overview

The Grounds Supervisor role is essential for maintaining the outdoor environments of parks, schools, and commercial properties. On average, Grounds Supervisors make about $35,208 per year, or approximately $17 per hour. This salary can vary based on factors such as state, years of experience, and the specific industry.

Salary by Experience Level

Entry-level Grounds Supervisors may earn less, while those with several years of experience can see their salaries increase significantly. For example, supervisors with over five years of experience often earn upwards of $40,000 annually.

Top Paying States

States like California and New York typically offer higher salaries due to the cost of living and demand for skilled labor in landscaping. Additionally, urban areas generally provide more opportunities for Grounds Supervisors compared to rural locations.

Career Opportunities

Grounds Supervisors can find employment across various sectors, including public parks, educational institutions, and private landscaping companies. The role is not only vital for aesthetic purposes but also contributes to environmental sustainability and community well-being.

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University of California$46,607
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Grounds supervisor salaries by experience level

Grounds supervisor salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Glassdoor and Ziprecruiter, the average salary for a grounds supervisor typically falls between $35,208 and $58,500.
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$35,208yearly
glassdoor[1]
$56,611yearly
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$58,500yearly

Average grounds supervisor salary by state

The average grounds supervisor salary in Alaska, California, and New Jersey are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average grounds supervisor salary states are Virginia, Arkansas, and Indiana.

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Highest paying states for grounds supervisors

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1New Hampshire$41,406$19.91
2New Jersey$47,329$22.75
3California$48,047$23.10
4Minnesota$45,351$21.80
5Arizona$39,711$19.09
6New York$43,574$20.95
7Nevada$38,047$18.29
8Utah$41,501$19.95
9Hawaii$43,427$20.88
10North Dakota$41,061$19.74
11Alaska$48,782$23.45
12Michigan$37,391$17.98
13Louisiana$40,215$19.33
14District of Columbia$47,719$22.94
15Colorado$39,127$18.81
16Florida$38,021$18.28
17Wyoming$42,307$20.34
18Mississippi$36,821$17.70
19Washington$40,052$19.26
20Alabama$36,974$17.78
21Wisconsin$37,623$18.09
22Rhode Island$38,533$18.53
23Pennsylvania$36,306$17.45
24Iowa$35,235$16.94
25West Virginia$34,491$16.58
26Illinois$37,951$18.25
27Idaho$37,510$18.03
28Georgia$35,269$16.96
29Ohio$33,766$16.23
30Connecticut$35,640$17.13
31Massachusetts$36,663$17.63
32New Mexico$36,436$17.52
33Maine$36,230$17.42
34Nebraska$35,232$16.94
35Delaware$37,747$18.15
36Kansas$35,185$16.92
37Oregon$35,847$17.23
38Texas$33,553$16.13
39Tennessee$32,352$15.55
40Maryland$34,648$16.66
41Vermont$34,376$16.53
42Missouri$34,144$16.42
43North Carolina$29,149$14.01
44Indiana$29,483$14.17
45Montana$34,009$16.35
46Virginia$31,106$14.95
47Oklahoma$32,539$15.64
48South Carolina$27,354$13.15
49South Dakota$32,769$15.75
50Kentucky$28,053$13.49
51Arkansas$30,656$14.74

Highest paying cities for grounds supervisors

The highest-paying cities for grounds supervisors are Berkeley, CA, Washington, DC, and Kirkland, WA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Berkeley, CA$48,666$23.40
2Washington, DC$47,777$22.97
3Kirkland, WA$40,166$19.31
4Tucson, AZ$39,585$19.03
5Daytona Beach, FL$37,958$18.25
6Las Vegas, NV$37,957$18.25
7Lansing, MI$37,391$17.98
8Alamogordo, NM$36,805$17.69
9East Saint Louis, IL$35,704$17.17
10Pittsburgh, PA$35,414$17.03
11Austin, TX$33,700$16.20
12Enid, OK$32,757$15.75
13Mason, OH$32,732$15.74
14Indianapolis, IN$29,323$14.10
15Raleigh, NC$29,316$14.09
16Columbia, SC$27,358$13.15

Grounds supervisor salary details

A grounds supervisor's salary ranges from $25,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $48,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average grounds supervisor salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a grounds supervisor's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$48,000$4,000$23
75th Percentile$41,000$3,417$20
Average$35,208$2,934$17
25th Percentile$29,000$2,417$14
10th Percentile$25,000$2,083$12

Highest paying grounds supervisor jobs

The highest paying types of grounds supervisors are electrical supervisor, technical supervisor, and section chief.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Lead Mechanic$54,471$4,539$26.1986,668
Maintenance Manager$72,269$6,022$34.7461,748
Maintenance Planner$57,625$4,802$27.7071,145
Section Chief$78,816$6,568$37.8913,655
Equipment Manager$62,974$5,248$30.2825,935
Maintenance Superintendent$77,482$6,457$37.2569,775

Which companies pay grounds supervisors the most?

Grounds supervisor salaries at University of California and Clean Harbors are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average grounds supervisor salary at companies like Broward County Public Schools and Northern Quest Resort & Casino are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1University of California$46,607$22.41
2Clean Harbors$43,709$21.01
3Broward County Public Schools$40,443$19.44
4Northern Quest Resort & Casino$39,897$19.18
5Benchmark Group$37,919$18.23
6Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University$37,459$18.01
7Cecil College$37,019$17.80
8ASRC Federal$36,903$17.74
9Shady Side Academy$36,683$17.64
10WFF Facility Services$35,884$17.25
11Bell Partners$35,765$17.19
12ABM Industries$35,716$17.17
13Trinity Health$35,625$17.13
14Universal Alloy$34,626$16.65
15Palace Entertainment$33,988$16.34
16State Of Illinois - Illinois Student Assistance Commission$33,894$16.30
17Peckham$33,335$16.03
18Travel and Transport$33,323$16.02
19Cal-am Properties, Inc.$33,225$15.97
20Tresco$32,872$15.80

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$37,000$36,400$35,800$35,200$34,600$34,000
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Grounds Supervisor salary by industry

The average grounds supervisor salary varies across industries:

  • The average grounds supervisor salary in the energy industry is $41,724, the highest of any industry.
  • The average grounds supervisor salary in the finance industry is $36,972.
  • Grounds supervisors in the government industry earn an average salary of $31,744, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for grounds supervisors

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Energy$41,724$20.06
2Education$36,972$17.77
3Non Profits$36,848$17.72
4Hospitality$36,383$17.49
5Manufacturing$36,328$17.47
6Transportation$35,794$17.21
7Government$31,744$15.26

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Grounds supervisor salary trends

The average grounds supervisor salary has risen by $5,208 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average grounds supervisor earned $30,000 annually, but today, they earn $35,208 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for grounds supervisors over the last decade.

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

Average grounds supervisor salary over time

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

Grounds supervisor salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$35,200$16.93+4.0%
2024$33,800$16.26+2.0%
2023$33,200$15.94+2.1%
2022$32,500$15.61+1.9%
2021$31,800$15.31+0.8%

Recently added grounds supervisor salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
ManpowergroupGrounds SupervisorAltoona, PA06/26/2025$50,000
Sonesta HotelsGrounds SupervisorLihue, HI06/20/2025$66,617
University of Mary WashingtonMain Campus Grounds SupervisorFredericksburg, VA06/04/2025$43,860
State of VirginiaMain Campus Grounds SupervisorEnon, VA06/03/2025$43,860
Choctaw Nation of OklahomaGrounds Supervisor Landscaping IdabelIdabel, OK05/26/2025$53,615
Start With a Job, Stay for a CareerGrounds SupervisorWestland, MI05/18/2025$43,764
University of Mary WashingtonCAS Grounds SupervisorFredericksburg, VA05/16/2025$43,860
State of VirginiaCAS Grounds SupervisorEnon, VA05/16/2025$43,860
City of Greenville, TxSports Park Grounds SupervisorGreenville, TX05/15/2025$60,008
Colby Community CollegeGrounds SupervisorColby, KS05/05/2025$42,000

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