Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers salary by state
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers is a professional role within the function in the Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance job family.
What First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workerss do
Typical education: Bachelor's Degree
Establish and enforce operating procedures and work standards that will ensure adequate performance and personnel safety.
Schedule work for crews, depending on work priorities, crew or equipment availability, or weather conditions.
Tour grounds, such as parks, botanical gardens, cemeteries, or golf courses, to inspect conditions of plants and soil.
Monitor project activities to ensure that instructions are followed, deadlines are met, and schedules are maintained.
Direct activities of workers who perform duties, such as landscaping, cultivating lawns, or pruning trees and shrubs.
Top skills:Time ManagementMonitoringManagement of Personnel ResourcesActive ListeningSpeakingCritical Thinking
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First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers pay by experience level
Entry level$42,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$49,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$60,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$75,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$88,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+2.3%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
23,200
projected openings per year
Growing slower than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers salary by industry
Administrative and Support Services
92,050 workers
$61,000
Services to Buildings and Dwellings
91,110 workers
$61,000
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
12,030 workers
$71,000
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries
11,010 workers
$68,000
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
10,920 workers
$72,000
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
10,660 workers
$68,000
Educational Services
2,890 workers
$69,500
Personal and Laundry Services
1,830 workers
$61,500
Death Care Services
1,760 workers
$62,000
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
1,670 workers
$66,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers pays 27% above the average across 10 roles in the Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance job family (family average $49,500).
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers make?
The average base salary for a First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers in the United States is $63,000 per year, or about $30.29 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $49,000 and $75,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance roles?
The Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance job family averages $49,500 across 10 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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