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Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Massachusetts
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers make in Massachusetts?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$48,670
Median Annual Salary
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+3.4% vs 2024
$50,540
Mean Salary
$48,670
Median Salary
$23.40
Hourly Rate
22,880 people work as Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Massachusetts
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary by percentile in Massachusetts
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $48,670 per year ($4,055/month).
This is 20.0% above the national average of $40,553.
Massachusetts ranks #2 out of 51 states for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay.
Approximately 22,880 people work in this occupation across Massachusetts.
Salaries increased by 3.4% 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 Massachusetts
Salaries for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Massachusetts range from $37,800 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $62,170 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $45,390 and $58,520.
Median $48,670
P10: $37,800P25: $45,390P75: $58,520P90: $62,170
10th
$37,800
25th
$45,390
Median
$48,670
75th
$58,520
90th
$62,170
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$37,800
$18.17
$3,150
25th Percentile
$45,390
$21.82
$3,782
Median (50th)
$48,670
$23.40
$4,055
75th Percentile
$58,520
$28.13
$4,876
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$62,170
$29.89
$5,180
Note: The mean (average) salary of $50,540 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#2
Massachusetts ranks #2 of 51 states
$40,553
National avg. for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
How much do Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers make in Massachusetts?
The median annual salary for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Massachusetts is $48,670 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $50,540.
What is the salary range for a Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Massachusetts?
Salaries for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Massachusetts range from $37,800 at the 10th percentile to $62,170 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $45,390 and $58,520.
What is the starting salary for a Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Massachusetts?
Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers positions in Massachusetts typically start around $37,800 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $45,390 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Massachusetts?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 22,880 people are employed as Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Massachusetts.
What is the hourly rate for a Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Massachusetts?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Massachusetts is approximately $23.40 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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