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Explore Building & Grounds Maintenance salary data across 51 states. This industry covers 8 occupations with 4,511,570 workers nationally. Average median salary: $45K.
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| # | State | Avg Salary | Occupations | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $54K | 8 | 95,950 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $53K | 8 | 103,780 |
| 3 | Oregon | $52K | 8 | 56,970 |
| 4 | New York | $52K | 8 | 310,720 |
| 5 | Hawaii | $51K | 8 | 31,860 |
| 6 | Vermont | $51K | 7 | 10,750 |
| 7 | California | $51K | 8 | 488,630 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $50K | 8 | 78,690 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $50K | 8 | 127,510 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $49K | 7 | 20,920 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $49K | 8 | 16,030 |
| 12 | Alaska | $49K | 6 | 9,510 |
| 13 | District of Columbia | $49K | 5 | 22,540 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $48K | 7 | 54,120 |
| 15 | Colorado | $48K | 8 | 87,080 |
| 16 | Delaware | $47K | 8 | 16,550 |
| 17 | Illinois | $47K | 8 | 167,450 |
| 18 | Nevada | $47K | 8 | 73,900 |
| 19 | Maine | $46K | 8 | 22,390 |
| 20 | Wisconsin | $46K | 8 | 87,350 |
| 21 | North Dakota | $46K | 8 | 12,870 |
| 22 | Utah | $45K | 8 | 53,740 |
| 23 | Pennsylvania | $45K | 8 | 165,060 |
| 24 | Montana | $45K | 8 | 20,340 |
| 25 | Michigan | $45K | 8 | 128,840 |
| 26 | Arizona | $44K | 8 | 90,910 |
| 27 | Virginia | $44K | 8 | 127,900 |
| 28 | South Dakota | $44K | 8 | 17,020 |
| 29 | Maryland | $44K | 8 | 82,370 |
| 30 | Kansas | $44K | 8 | 38,590 |
| 31 | Indiana | $43K | 8 | 89,070 |
| 32 | Missouri | $43K | 8 | 82,490 |
| 33 | Idaho | $43K | 8 | 28,560 |
| 34 | Wyoming | $43K | 8 | 10,320 |
| 35 | North Carolina | $43K | 8 | 135,780 |
| 36 | Ohio | $43K | 8 | 149,860 |
| 37 | Iowa | $43K | 8 | 45,580 |
| 38 | Nebraska | $42K | 8 | 29,500 |
| 39 | Florida | $42K | 8 | 344,530 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $42K | 8 | 86,450 |
| 41 | New Mexico | $41K | 8 | 27,430 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $41K | 8 | 53,330 |
| 43 | South Carolina | $41K | 8 | 69,350 |
| 44 | Georgia | $40K | 8 | 118,360 |
| 45 | West Virginia | $39K | 7 | 21,800 |
| 46 | Alabama | $39K | 8 | 53,440 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $38K | 8 | 50,720 |
| 48 | Texas | $38K | 7 | 349,940 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $37K | 8 | 37,470 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $36K | 8 | 53,300 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $36K | 8 | 33,440 |
About Building & Grounds Maintenance (SOC 37*)
Building & Grounds Maintenance occupations are classified under SOC prefix 37 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This group covers 8 distinct occupations ranging from entry-level to senior positions. Salary data reflects May 2025 estimates from the Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey.
There are 8 distinct Building & Grounds Maintenance occupations employing 4,511,570 workers nationally (2025 BLS data).
The national average median salary for Building & Grounds Maintenance occupations is $45,785/year.
Washington has the highest average Building & Grounds Maintenance salary at $54,080/year.
Building & Grounds Maintenance jobs are available in 51 states.
All data is from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. SOC prefix: 37.
Data: BLS OEWS 2025. Industry groupings follow the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system, prefix 37. Our Methodology · Data Sources
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