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Lawn Care Worker salary
Average lawn care worker salary
$14.26
How much does a lawn care worker make?
The average lawn care worker salary in the United States is $29,667. Lawn care worker salaries typically range between $23,000 and $38,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for lawn care workers is $14.26 per hour.
Lawn care worker salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Lawn care workers earn the highest average salary in Alaska.
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Lawn Care Worker Salaries By Experience Level
Lawn Care Worker salary estimates from across the web
Average lawn care worker salary by state
The average lawn care worker salary in Alaska, North Dakota, and Massachusetts are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average lawn care worker salary states are North Carolina, Louisiana, and Florida.
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Highest paying states for lawn care workers
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | $37,581 | $18.07 |
| 2 | Washington | $38,360 | $18.44 |
| 3 | Alaska | $42,198 | $20.29 |
| 4 | Oregon | $36,166 | $17.39 |
| 5 | North Dakota | $41,162 | $19.79 |
| 6 | Maine | $36,208 | $17.41 |
| 7 | Minnesota | $38,214 | $18.37 |
| 8 | New York | $35,525 | $17.08 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $38,416 | $18.47 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $39,824 | $19.15 |
| 11 | Montana | $34,856 | $16.76 |
| 12 | Wyoming | $31,706 | $15.24 |
| 13 | Delaware | $32,906 | $15.82 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $35,064 | $16.86 |
| 15 | California | $34,063 | $16.38 |
| 16 | South Dakota | $30,300 | $14.57 |
| 17 | Idaho | $31,965 | $15.37 |
| 18 | Michigan | $32,371 | $15.56 |
| 19 | Iowa | $32,563 | $15.66 |
| 20 | Utah | $31,459 | $15.12 |
| 21 | Texas | $32,766 | $15.75 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $31,661 | $15.22 |
| 23 | Connecticut | $33,686 | $16.20 |
| 24 | Nebraska | $30,015 | $14.43 |
| 25 | Hawaii | $33,582 | $16.15 |
| 26 | Illinois | $32,506 | $15.63 |
| 27 | New Jersey | $33,517 | $16.11 |
| 28 | Colorado | $31,032 | $14.92 |
| 29 | Nevada | $30,823 | $14.82 |
| 30 | Ohio | $30,501 | $14.66 |
| 31 | Tennessee | $26,283 | $12.64 |
| 32 | Georgia | $28,450 | $13.68 |
| 33 | New Mexico | $27,929 | $13.43 |
| 34 | Missouri | $26,631 | $12.80 |
| 35 | Arizona | $28,697 | $13.80 |
| 36 | Oklahoma | $27,302 | $13.13 |
| 37 | Indiana | $29,419 | $14.14 |
| 38 | Pennsylvania | $29,533 | $14.20 |
| 39 | Kansas | $29,399 | $14.13 |
| 40 | District of Columbia | $29,877 | $14.36 |
| 41 | South Carolina | $26,773 | $12.87 |
| 42 | Alabama | $25,842 | $12.42 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $25,286 | $12.16 |
| 44 | North Carolina | $25,689 | $12.35 |
| 45 | Virginia | $27,125 | $13.04 |
| 46 | West Virginia | $22,698 | $10.91 |
| 47 | Maryland | $28,775 | $13.83 |
| 48 | Kentucky | $25,853 | $12.43 |
| 49 | Florida | $24,896 | $11.97 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $23,785 | $11.44 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $24,857 | $11.95 |
Highest paying cities for lawn care workers
The highest-paying cities for lawn care workers are Fargo, ND, Minneapolis, MN, and New Rochelle, NY.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fargo, ND | $41,118 | $19.77 |
| 2 | Minneapolis, MN | $38,207 | $18.37 |
| 3 | New Rochelle, NY | $35,634 | $17.13 |
| 4 | Butte-Silver Bow, MT | $34,498 | $16.59 |
| 5 | La Habra, CA | $33,380 | $16.05 |
| 6 | Dubuque, IA | $33,249 | $15.99 |
| 7 | Rockford, IL | $33,015 | $15.87 |
| 8 | Austin, TX | $32,812 | $15.78 |
| 9 | Canton, MI | $32,045 | $15.41 |
| 10 | West Bend, WI | $31,865 | $15.32 |
| 11 | Longmont, CO | $31,278 | $15.04 |
| 12 | Grand Island, NE | $30,022 | $14.43 |
| 13 | Dayton, OH | $29,520 | $14.19 |
| 14 | Baltimore, MD | $28,971 | $13.93 |
| 15 | Marietta, GA | $28,610 | $13.75 |
| 16 | Fredericksburg, VA | $27,520 | $13.23 |
| 17 | Maryville, TN | $26,265 | $12.63 |
| 18 | Shreveport, LA | $25,507 | $12.26 |
| 19 | Saint Petersburg, FL | $24,974 | $12.01 |
Lawn Care Worker salary details
A lawn care worker's salary ranges from $23,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $38,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a lawn care worker's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $38,000 | $3,167 | $18 |
| 75th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
| Average | $29,667 | $2,472 | $14 |
| 25th Percentile | $25,000 | $2,083 | $12 |
| 10th Percentile | $23,000 | $1,917 | $11 |
Highest paying lawn care worker jobs
The highest paying types of lawn care workers are arborist, landscape crew leader, and irrigation technician.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groundsman | $33,013 | $2,751 | $15.87 | 3,486 |
| Irrigation Technician | $35,472 | $2,956 | $17.05 | 27,291 |
| Arborist | $41,881 | $3,490 | $20.14 | 4,040 |
| Grounds Person | $33,955 | $2,830 | $16.32 | 37,122 |
| Keeper | $33,606 | $2,800 | $16.16 | 3,285 |
| Grounds Keeper | $30,535 | $2,545 | $14.68 | 11,534 |
Top companies hiring lawn care workers now:
Which companies pay lawn care workers the most?
Lawn care worker salaries at Lawn Doctor and Bruce Transportation Group are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average lawn care worker salary at companies like Swanson Health Products and The Davey Tree Expert Company are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lawn Doctor | $31,821 | $15.30 |
| 2 | Bruce Transportation Group | $31,814 | $15.30 |
| 3 | Swanson Health Products | $31,452 | $15.12 |
| 4 | The Davey Tree Expert Company | $30,415 | $14.62 |
| 5 | The Summit | $30,402 | $14.62 |
| 6 | LawnStarter | $30,401 | $14.62 |
| 7 | Vonachen Group | $30,352 | $14.59 |
| 8 | Force Construction | $29,583 | $14.22 |
| 9 | NASCAR | $28,761 | $13.83 |
| 10 | Affordable Care | $28,408 | $13.66 |
| 11 | University of Michigan | $27,246 | $13.10 |
| 12 | Kuhlman | $27,121 | $13.04 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Lawn Care Worker salary by industry
The average lawn care worker salary varies across industries:
- The average lawn care worker salary in the health care industry is $32,844, the highest of any industry.
- The average lawn care worker salary in the finance industry is $32,158.
- Lawn care workers in the retail industry earn an average salary of $28,200, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for lawn care workers
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Health Care | $32,844 | $15.79 |
| 2 | Finance | $32,158 | $15.46 |
| 3 | Manufacturing | $31,432 | $15.11 |
| 4 | Construction | $31,321 | $15.06 |
| 5 | Hospitality | $30,999 | $14.90 |
| 6 | Professional | $30,122 | $14.48 |
| 7 | Government | $30,101 | $14.47 |
| 8 | Retail | $28,200 | $13.56 |
High Paying Lawn Care Worker Jobs
Lawn Care Worker salary trends
The average lawn care worker salary has risen by $7,779 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average lawn care worker earned $21,888 annually, but today, they earn $29,667 a year. That works out to a 21% change in pay for lawn care workers over the last decade.
Compare lawn care worker salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average lawn care worker salary over time
Compare lawn care worker salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Lawn Care Worker salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,700 | $14.26 | +4.1% |
| 2024 | $28,500 | $13.68 | +4.7% |
| 2023 | $27,100 | $13.04 | +4.6% |
| 2022 | $25,900 | $12.44 | +4.9% |
| 2021 | $24,600 | $11.83 | +4.9% |
Recently added lawn care worker salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairway Lawns | Lawn Care General Laborer | Hendersonville, TN | 12/12/2024 | $43,827 |
| Community Mainstreaming | Respite Care Worker | Westbury, NY | 10/24/2024 | $33,392 |
| Fairway Lawns | Lawn Care General Laborer | Greenville, SC | 10/22/2024 | $33,392 |
| BCR | Landscaping-Lawn Care | Neenah, WI | 10/18/2024 | $38,610 |
| BCR | Lawn Care/Lawn Maintenance (I) | Omaha, NE | 10/18/2024 | $33,392 |
| BCR | Lawn Care/Lawn Maintenance (CL) | Omaha, NE | 10/17/2024 | $33,392 |
| Nicolet Staffing | Respite Care Worker | Phillips, WI | 10/15/2024 | $37,566 |
| Fairway Lawns | Lawn Care Laborer | Tontitown, AR | 10/09/2024 | $36,523 |
| Fairway Lawns | Lawn Care Laborer | Sarasota, FL | 10/04/2024 | $31,305 |
| Ensec Pest & Lawn | Lawn Care Laborer | Ensley, FL | 10/02/2024 | $31,305 |
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