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Ground Crew salary
Average ground crew salary
$16.05
How much does a ground crew make?
The average ground crew salary in the United States is $33,390. Ground crew salaries typically range between $26,000 and $41,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for ground crews is $16.05 per hour.
Ground crew salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Ground crews earn the highest average salary in Massachusetts.
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Average ground crew salary by state
The average ground crew salary in Massachusetts, North Dakota, and Alaska are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average ground crew salary states are North Carolina, Alabama, and Arkansas.
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Highest paying states for ground crews
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $43,022 | $20.68 |
| 2 | Iowa | $37,801 | $18.17 |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $42,457 | $20.41 |
| 4 | Michigan | $36,676 | $17.63 |
| 5 | Washington | $40,849 | $19.64 |
| 6 | Illinois | $37,813 | $18.18 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $43,564 | $20.94 |
| 8 | Vermont | $40,033 | $19.25 |
| 9 | Alaska | $42,863 | $20.61 |
| 10 | Wyoming | $35,882 | $17.25 |
| 11 | Montana | $38,144 | $18.34 |
| 12 | Ohio | $35,846 | $17.23 |
| 13 | Maine | $38,500 | $18.51 |
| 14 | Wisconsin | $35,580 | $17.11 |
| 15 | Oregon | $39,110 | $18.80 |
| 16 | Indiana | $34,659 | $16.66 |
| 17 | Utah | $35,578 | $17.10 |
| 18 | Connecticut | $37,610 | $18.08 |
| 19 | Delaware | $37,682 | $18.12 |
| 20 | New Hampshire | $37,905 | $18.22 |
| 21 | New York | $39,885 | $19.18 |
| 22 | New Jersey | $37,848 | $18.20 |
| 23 | Idaho | $35,392 | $17.02 |
| 24 | Kansas | $33,869 | $16.28 |
| 25 | California | $37,976 | $18.26 |
| 26 | Colorado | $35,359 | $17.00 |
| 27 | Minnesota | $34,699 | $16.68 |
| 28 | Texas | $33,704 | $16.20 |
| 29 | South Dakota | $34,453 | $16.56 |
| 30 | Nebraska | $34,609 | $16.64 |
| 31 | Pennsylvania | $33,731 | $16.22 |
| 32 | Nevada | $34,498 | $16.59 |
| 33 | Oklahoma | $31,225 | $15.01 |
| 34 | Kentucky | $29,995 | $14.42 |
| 35 | Georgia | $30,893 | $14.85 |
| 36 | Missouri | $30,895 | $14.85 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $29,873 | $14.36 |
| 38 | Arizona | $32,185 | $15.47 |
| 39 | South Carolina | $29,889 | $14.37 |
| 40 | Maryland | $33,213 | $15.97 |
| 41 | New Mexico | $31,434 | $15.11 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $28,283 | $13.60 |
| 43 | Virginia | $30,913 | $14.86 |
| 44 | Hawaii | $33,422 | $16.07 |
| 45 | Florida | $29,199 | $14.04 |
| 46 | District of Columbia | $34,425 | $16.55 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $26,598 | $12.79 |
| 48 | North Carolina | $28,947 | $13.92 |
| 49 | Alabama | $28,723 | $13.81 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $27,770 | $13.35 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $26,425 | $12.70 |
Highest paying cities for ground crews
The highest-paying cities for ground crews are Juneau, AK, Mount Vernon, WA, and Rochester, NY.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juneau, AK | $42,403 | $20.39 |
| 2 | Mount Vernon, WA | $41,013 | $19.72 |
| 3 | Rochester, NY | $40,988 | $19.71 |
| 4 | Portland, OR | $39,188 | $18.84 |
| 5 | Fresno, CA | $38,493 | $18.51 |
| 6 | West Chicago, IL | $38,008 | $18.27 |
| 7 | Detroit, MI | $36,694 | $17.64 |
| 8 | Akron, OH | $36,608 | $17.60 |
| 9 | Denver, CO | $35,395 | $17.02 |
| 10 | Idaho Falls, ID | $35,079 | $16.86 |
| 11 | Shoreview, MN | $34,739 | $16.70 |
| 12 | Fishers, IN | $34,504 | $16.59 |
| 13 | Washington, DC | $34,455 | $16.56 |
| 14 | Denton, TX | $34,102 | $16.40 |
| 15 | Pittsburgh, PA | $33,398 | $16.06 |
| 16 | Frederick, MD | $33,366 | $16.04 |
| 17 | Greer, SC | $30,539 | $14.68 |
| 18 | Largo, FL | $29,254 | $14.06 |
| 19 | Durham, NC | $29,172 | $14.03 |
| 20 | Fayetteville, AR | $28,797 | $13.84 |
Ground Crew salary details
A ground crew's salary ranges from $26,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $41,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a ground crew's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $41,000 | $3,417 | $20 |
| 75th Percentile | $37,000 | $3,083 | $18 |
| Average | $33,390 | $2,783 | $16 |
| 25th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
| 10th Percentile | $26,000 | $2,167 | $13 |
Highest paying ground crew jobs
The highest paying types of ground crews are crew foreman, landscape crew leader, and irrigation technician.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keeper | $33,606 | $2,800 | $16.16 | 3,285 |
| Landscape Labour | $29,047 | $2,421 | $13.97 | 30,546 |
| Landscaper | $28,952 | $2,413 | $13.92 | 11,147 |
| Irrigation Technician | $35,472 | $2,956 | $17.05 | 27,291 |
| Crew Foreman | $51,929 | $4,327 | $24.97 | 70,468 |
| Lawn Care Worker | $29,667 | $2,472 | $14.26 | 88,268 |
Which companies pay ground crews the most?
Ground crew salaries at Elcona Pro Shop and AEG are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average ground crew salary at companies like Loyola University Maryland and Golden Sands General Contractors are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elcona Pro Shop | $41,735 | $20.06 |
| 2 | AEG | $40,054 | $19.26 |
| 3 | Loyola University Maryland | $39,298 | $18.89 |
| 4 | Golden Sands General Contractors | $38,301 | $18.41 |
| 5 | Robbinsdale Area Schools | $38,218 | $18.37 |
| 6 | Worcester Academy | $37,605 | $18.08 |
| 7 | Ilitch Holdings | $37,271 | $17.92 |
| 8 | Hayden & Associates Inc. | $37,208 | $17.89 |
| 9 | UFP Industries | $36,580 | $17.59 |
| 10 | Hollywood Park Casino | $36,370 | $17.49 |
| 11 | Washington County | $35,132 | $16.89 |
| 12 | Fallon | $34,979 | $16.82 |
| 13 | MyrtleBeach.com | $34,712 | $16.69 |
| 14 | St Joseph Medical Group | $34,669 | $16.67 |
| 15 | Cleveland Indians Baseball Company Limited Partnership | $34,504 | $16.59 |
| 16 | Landscapes Unlimited | $34,340 | $16.51 |
| 17 | Advance Holding Corporation | $34,340 | $16.51 |
| 18 | Scioto Services Llc | $34,336 | $16.51 |
| 19 | Ball Horticultural | $34,302 | $16.49 |
| 20 | Denali Water Solutions | $34,103 | $16.40 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Ground Crew salary by industry
The average ground crew salary varies across industries:
- The average ground crew salary in the manufacturing industry is $34,910, the highest of any industry.
- The average ground crew salary in the finance industry is $34,167.
- Ground crews in the transportation industry earn an average salary of $31,159, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for ground crews
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manufacturing | $34,910 | $16.78 |
| 2 | Government | $34,167 | $16.43 |
| 3 | Technology | $33,747 | $16.22 |
| 4 | Education | $32,239 | $15.50 |
| 5 | Hospitality | $32,129 | $15.45 |
| 6 | Media | $31,852 | $15.31 |
| 7 | Transportation | $31,159 | $14.98 |
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Ground Crew salary trends
The average ground crew salary has risen by $8,755 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average ground crew earned $24,635 annually, but today, they earn $33,390 a year. That works out to a 21% change in pay for ground crews over the last decade.
Compare ground crew salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average ground crew salary over time
Compare ground crew salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Ground Crew salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,400 | $16.05 | +4.1% |
| 2024 | $32,000 | $15.40 | +4.7% |
| 2023 | $30,500 | $14.67 | +4.6% |
| 2022 | $29,100 | $14.00 | +4.9% |
| 2021 | $27,700 | $13.32 | +4.9% |
Recently added ground crew salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Electric Light and Power Company | Student Grounds Crew | Juneau, AK | 12/16/2024 | $31,222 |
| Massasoit Community College | Maintainer II Grounds Crew (2 Positions)-Massasoit Community College | Brockton, MA | 12/15/2024 | $42,764 |
| Troon Golf, L.L.C | Grounds Crew | Valley Center, CA | 12/14/2024 | $33,392 |
| University of Alaska System | Student Grounds Crew | Juneau, AK | 12/14/2024 | $31,222 |
| Harlem Unit School District 122 | Grounds Crew-Anticipated | Kane, IL | 12/13/2024 | $34,018 |
| Crowley ISD | Grounds Crew/Landscape and Irrigation Specialist (32995102) | Nome, TX | 12/13/2024 | $43,055 |
| Genesee Education Consultant Services | Grounds Crew | Bowne, MI | 12/13/2024 | $36,523 |
| The Contractor Consultants | Grounds Crew(Snow Removal) | Coralville, IA | 12/13/2024 | $41,740 |
| Parkway School District | Grounds Crew | Noel, MO | 12/13/2024 | $34,519 |
| Diocese Sacramento | Cemetery Grounds Crew | Citrus Heights, CA | 12/11/2024 | $40,801 |
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