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Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Texas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers make in Texas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$36,740
Median Annual Salary
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+1.4% vs 2024
$37,990
Mean Salary
$36,740
Median Salary
$17.66
Hourly Rate
63,430 people work as Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Texas
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary by percentile in Texas
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Texas earn a median salary of $36,740 per year ($3,061/month).
This is 9.4% below the national average of $40,553.
Texas ranks #42 out of 51 states for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay.
Approximately 63,430 people work in this occupation across Texas.
Salaries increased by 1.4% 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 Texas
Salaries for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Texas range from $28,810 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $47,910 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $32,620 and $41,270.
Median $36,740
P10: $28,810P25: $32,620P75: $41,270P90: $47,910
10th
$28,810
25th
$32,620
Median
$36,740
75th
$41,270
90th
$47,910
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$28,810
$13.85
$2,400
25th Percentile
$32,620
$15.68
$2,718
Median (50th)
$36,740
$17.66
$3,061
75th Percentile
$41,270
$19.84
$3,439
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$47,910
$23.03
$3,992
Note: The mean (average) salary of $37,990 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#42
Texas ranks #42 of 51 states
$40,553
National avg. for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
How much do Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers make in Texas?
The median annual salary for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Texas is $36,740 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $37,990.
What is the salary range for a Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Texas?
Salaries for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Texas range from $28,810 at the 10th percentile to $47,910 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $32,620 and $41,270.
What is the starting salary for a Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Texas?
Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers positions in Texas typically start around $28,810 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $32,620 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 63,430 people are employed as Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Texas.
What is the hourly rate for a Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Texas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Texas is approximately $17.66 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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