First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers Salary
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers earn a median $58,430 a year nationally. Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$4,832
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,623
- Medicare (1.45%)$847
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$49,129
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $40,560 | $19.50 | $34,770 |
| 25th percentile | $47,390 | $22.78 | $40,258 |
| Median (50th) | $58,430 | $28.09 | $49,129 |
| 75th percentile | $72,590 | $34.90 | $59,897 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $85,650 | $41.18 | $69,085 |
Best cities for first-line supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle, WA | $76,490 | $62,641 | $56,366 | 1,140 |
| 2 | Portland, OR | $76,910 | $57,036 | $54,103 | 600 |
| 3 | Sacramento, CA | $73,670 | $57,018 | $53,452 | 1,150 |
| 4 | Kansas City, MO | $60,420 | $48,825 | $52,759 | 720 |
| 5 | Milwaukee, WI | $63,320 | $51,053 | $52,666 | 730 |
| 6 | Indianapolis, IN | $62,210 | $50,360 | $52,625 | 970 |
| 7 | Omaha, NE | $59,380 | $48,070 | $52,300 | 600 |
| 8 | New York, NY | $74,610 | $57,886 | $51,426 | 6,100 |
| 9 | Cleveland, OH | $58,130 | $48,071 | $51,182 | 860 |
| 10 | San Francisco, CA | $76,990 | $59,045 | $51,071 | 1,570 |
| 11 | Columbus, OH | $58,390 | $48,273 | $50,564 | 870 |
| 12 | Charlotte, NC | $59,980 | $48,489 | $49,810 | 970 |
| 13 | Boston, MA | $68,100 | $53,553 | $49,465 | 1,690 |
| 14 | San Jose, CA | $69,590 | $54,527 | $49,380 | 830 |
| 15 | Cincinnati, OH | $56,850 | $47,078 | $49,364 | 780 |
| 16 | Philadelphia, PA | $62,230 | $50,271 | $49,019 | 2,300 |
| 17 | Grand Rapids, MI | $58,240 | $46,751 | $48,931 | 570 |
| 18 | Nashville, TN | $55,680 | $46,919 | $48,702 | 620 |
| 19 | Jacksonville, FL | $57,440 | $48,333 | $48,584 | 710 |
| 20 | Boise City, ID | $58,760 | $47,388 | $48,163 | 480 |
| 21 | Raleigh, NC | $57,950 | $46,939 | $47,821 | 930 |
| 22 | Providence, RI | $59,840 | $48,634 | $47,787 | 910 |
| 23 | Richmond, VA | $58,590 | $46,702 | $47,724 | 570 |
| 24 | Hartford, CT | $60,540 | $49,025 | $47,714 | 570 |
| 25 | Detroit, MI | $59,570 | $47,764 | $47,622 | 1,450 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- San Francisco, CA — $76,990
- Portland, OR — $76,910
- Seattle, WA — $76,490
- New York, NY — $74,610
- Sacramento, CA — $73,670
- San Jose, CA — $69,590
- Boston, MA — $68,100
- San Diego, CA — $63,740
- Milwaukee, WI — $63,320
- Philadelphia, PA — $62,230
- Indianapolis, IN — $62,210
- Denver, CO — $61,410
- Los Angeles, CA — $61,350
- Bridgeport, CT — $61,270
- Hartford, CT — $60,540
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $74,340 | $57,563 | $48,250 – $89,660 | 250 |
| Washington | $71,930 | $59,433 | $51,270 – $99,430 | 2,030 |
| New York | $70,760 | $55,386 | $49,920 – $99,780 | 6,320 |
| Oregon | $70,560 | $53,125 | $46,770 – $96,110 | 1,180 |
| New Jersey | $68,580 | $54,835 | $52,000 – $94,200 | 2,830 |
| District of Columbia | $68,300 | $53,886 | $55,400 – $108,140 | 80 |
| Alaska | $67,760 | $56,499 | $48,980 – $96,480 | 150 |
| Vermont | $66,810 | $53,882 | $52,010 – $96,040 | 160 |
| New Hampshire | $64,340 | $53,877 | $52,390 – $92,390 | 940 |
| Massachusetts | $63,750 | $50,436 | $46,610 – $99,420 | 2,510 |
| California | $63,270 | $50,345 | $44,330 – $98,590 | 14,850 |
| Connecticut | $62,740 | $50,693 | $49,550 – $101,120 | 1,860 |
| Wisconsin | $62,630 | $50,529 | $45,390 – $89,530 | 2,690 |
| Hawaii | $62,570 | $49,230 | $40,090 – $84,070 | — |
| Maine | $62,300 | $49,214 | $47,460 – $77,950 | 790 |
| Minnesota | $62,280 | $49,510 | $48,290 – $93,630 | — |
| North Dakota | $62,280 | $52,222 | $45,670 – $90,140 | 280 |
| Indiana | $62,040 | $50,228 | $40,750 – $89,950 | 2,230 |
| Kansas | $61,270 | $48,791 | $44,840 – $79,580 | 1,110 |
| Colorado | $60,840 | $49,096 | $46,370 – $86,690 | 4,390 |
| South Dakota | $60,680 | $50,936 | $43,700 – $80,450 | 340 |
| South Carolina | $60,100 | $48,021 | $38,570 – $78,170 | 2,250 |
| Rhode Island | $59,940 | $48,711 | $47,800 – $78,800 | 730 |
| Montana | $59,460 | $47,918 | $31,600 – $94,370 | 650 |
| New Mexico | $59,120 | $48,070 | $43,710 – $89,600 | 530 |
| Michigan | $58,840 | $47,208 | $40,550 – $77,450 | 4,000 |
| Virginia | $58,400 | $46,561 | $42,740 – $80,900 | 3,380 |
| Idaho | $58,200 | $46,967 | $43,680 – $79,700 | 1,120 |
| Nebraska | $57,820 | $46,887 | $46,190 – $79,320 | 1,010 |
| Iowa | $57,670 | $46,978 | $39,130 – $80,180 | 1,140 |
| Kentucky | $57,670 | $46,617 | $40,490 – $75,080 | 1,360 |
| Nevada | $57,250 | $48,180 | $38,490 – $81,080 | 1,530 |
| Utah | $57,200 | $46,532 | $46,150 – $85,790 | 2,080 |
| North Carolina | $56,930 | $46,160 | $44,770 – $76,210 | 4,300 |
| Arizona | $56,410 | $46,304 | $45,950 – $78,170 | 2,530 |
| Wyoming | $56,230 | $47,361 | $47,810 – $82,990 | 220 |
| West Virginia | $55,910 | $45,321 | $37,290 – $81,450 | 390 |
| Ohio | $55,680 | $46,170 | $42,800 – $79,260 | 4,120 |
| Pennsylvania | $55,450 | $45,032 | $44,500 – $76,300 | 5,610 |
| Georgia | $54,830 | $44,013 | $37,220 – $76,450 | 4,770 |
| Maryland | $54,730 | $43,920 | $44,000 – $76,020 | 3,900 |
| Tennessee | $53,700 | $45,328 | $36,020 – $83,020 | 2,020 |
| Illinois | $53,340 | $42,543 | $39,480 – $85,670 | 3,460 |
| Alabama | $52,710 | $42,162 | $37,230 – $78,730 | 1,720 |
| Florida | $51,290 | $43,392 | $38,060 – $80,090 | 12,020 |
| Arkansas | $49,890 | $40,534 | $37,470 – $73,800 | 1,140 |
| Oklahoma | $49,700 | $40,423 | $37,580 – $76,390 | 1,180 |
| Missouri | $48,710 | $39,966 | $40,040 – $74,470 | 1,760 |
| Louisiana | $48,410 | $40,011 | $34,450 – $63,640 | — |
| Texas | $47,630 | $40,451 | $37,000 – $72,590 | 11,260 |
| Mississippi | $47,130 | $38,896 | $36,050 – $76,940 | 820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a first-line supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers make?
The national median salary for first-line supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers is $58,430 a year ($28.09 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,560 and the top 10% earn over $85,650. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays first-line supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers the most?
Delaware has the highest median pay at $74,340. After taxes and local prices, Seattle, WA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many first-line supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers are there in the U.S.?
About 130,760 people work as first-line supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers nationwide.
All 53 cities
- Atlanta, GA
- Baltimore, MD
- Boise City, ID
- Boston, MA
- Bridgeport, CT
- Cape Coral, FL
- Charlotte, NC
- Chicago, IL
- Cincinnati, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Columbus, OH
- Dallas, TX
- Deltona, FL
- Denver, CO
- Detroit, MI
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Hartford, CT
- Indianapolis, IN
- Jacksonville, FL
- Kansas City, MO
- Las Vegas, NV
- Los Angeles, CA
- Miami, FL
- Milwaukee, WI
- Naples, FL
- Nashville, TN
- New York, NY
- North Port, FL
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Omaha, NE
- Orlando, FL
- Philadelphia, PA
- Phoenix, AZ
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Port St. Lucie, FL
- Portland, OR
- Providence, RI
- Raleigh, NC
- Richmond, VA
- Riverside, CA
- Rochester, NY
- Sacramento, CA
- Salt Lake City, UT
- San Antonio, TX
- San Diego, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Seattle, WA
- St. Louis, MO
- Tampa, FL
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Washington, DC