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Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$43,790
Median Annual Salary
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+1.6% vs 2024
$44,800
Mean Salary
$43,790
Median Salary
$21.05
Hourly Rate
34,780 people work as Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Illinois
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Illinois earn a median salary of $43,790 per year ($3,649/month).
This is 8.0% above the national average of $40,553.
Illinois ranks #17 out of 51 states for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay.
Approximately 34,780 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries increased by 1.6% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
Landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment. Workers typically perform a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, sprinkler installation, and installation of mortarless segmental concrete masonry wall units.
Top Skills
Operation and Control
3.12
Speaking
2.88
Critical Thinking
2.88
Active Listening
2.75
Coordination
2.75
Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
3.4
Customer and Personal Service
3.24
Chemistry
2.99
Mechanical
2.93
Public Safety and Security
2.75
Typical Education: Less than a High School Diploma
(39.1% of workers)
Salary Range: Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Illinois
Salaries for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Illinois range from $32,010 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $61,190 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $36,610 and $46,960.
Median $43,790
P10: $32,010P25: $36,610P75: $46,960P90: $61,190
10th
$32,010
25th
$36,610
Median
$43,790
75th
$46,960
90th
$61,190
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$32,010
$15.39
$2,667
25th Percentile
$36,610
$17.60
$3,050
Median (50th)
$43,790
$21.05
$3,649
75th Percentile
$46,960
$22.58
$3,913
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$61,190
$29.42
$5,099
Note: The mean (average) salary of $44,800 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#17
Illinois ranks #17 of 51 states
$40,553
National avg. for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
How much do Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers make in Illinois?
The median annual salary for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Illinois is $43,790 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $44,800.
What is the salary range for a Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Illinois?
Salaries for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Illinois range from $32,010 at the 10th percentile to $61,190 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $36,610 and $46,960.
What is the starting salary for a Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Illinois?
Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers positions in Illinois typically start around $32,010 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $36,610 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 34,780 people are employed as Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Illinois is approximately $21.05 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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