Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers does

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers maintain outdoor areas by planting vegetation, mowing lawns, and performing general upkeep on residential and commercial properties. They use hand and power tools to create and preserve attractive outdoor spaces.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.

Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

Related careers

• Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $36,840/yr
• Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $35,510/yr
• First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers — $49,100/yr
• First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers — $58,430/yr
• Pest Control Workers — $45,250/yr