Careers · Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance

Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other

Grounds maintenance workers in this category perform landscaping and upkeep tasks not covered by more specialized roles. They work for parks, schools, golf courses, cemeteries, nurseries, and other properties that need outdoor areas maintained. Their duties vary widely depending on the employer and season.

$46,860median pay, U.S., per year

$37,520–$57,820middle half earn

14Kemployed in the U.S.

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A day in the work

A typical week involves mowing, trimming, and raking grounds. Workers may plant trees or shrubs, mulch beds, repair fencing, or clear debris. Seasonal tasks shift from leaf cleanup in fall to snow removal in winter and planting in spring. Physical work dominates the day, often outdoors in varying weather. Equipment ranges from hand tools to riding mowers and trucks.

Who this work suits

People suited to this work tend to be detail-oriented and physically capable, comfortable spending long hours outdoors in all conditions. You likely prefer tangible, visible results and take satisfaction in maintaining spaces that others use and enjoy.

What it takes

Pay by state

State	25th pct	Median	75th pct	Employed
Indiana	$71,800	$78,580	$80,080	40
Minnesota	$59,840	$73,300	$80,080	60
Oklahoma	$53,850	$73,300	$80,080	30
Arizona	$59,920	$72,550	$80,080	30
Massachusetts	$60,610	$72,550	$80,080	—
New Jersey	$42,290	$71,800	$80,080	40
New York	$44,330	$60,150	$74,050	220
Iowa	$50,390	$57,030	$76,320	40
Missouri	$44,110	$55,560	$60,040	—
Virginia	$37,850	$54,990	$71,800	120
New Hampshire	$44,570	$53,120	$70,630	30
Connecticut	$43,920	$53,090	$77,810	50

All 50 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico

Training

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O*NET-SOC 37-3019.00 · O*NET OnLine. Pay: BLS OEWS May 2025, annual, U.S. Employment counts are national.