Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Nebraska: $44,000 Average

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Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET

Average base salary, Nebraska

$44,000 / year

≈ $3,650 per month · $21.15 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Nebraska · median $40,500

25th percentile
$38,000Average
$44,00075th percentile
$49,000

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.

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary by state

Alabama$37,500

Alaska$49,000

Arizona$43,000

Arkansas$37,500

California$49,000

Colorado$48,500

Connecticut$47,500

Delaware$41,000

District of Columbia$53,000

Florida$40,500

Georgia$40,000

Hawaii$46,500

Idaho$44,500

Illinois$46,500

Indiana$41,500

Iowa$42,500

Kansas$42,000

Kentucky$39,500

Louisiana$35,500

Maine$46,500

Maryland$45,000

Massachusetts$52,500

Michigan$42,000

Minnesota$48,000

Mississippi$34,500

Missouri$42,000

Montana$47,000

Nebraska$44,000

Nevada$45,000

New Hampshire$47,500

New Jersey$45,000

New Mexico$41,000

New York$47,000

North Carolina$41,000

North Dakota$45,500

Ohio$41,500

Oklahoma$37,500

Oregon$47,500

Pennsylvania$43,000

Rhode Island$47,000

South Carolina$39,000

South Dakota$38,000

Tennessee$40,000

Texas$39,500

Utah$44,500

Vermont$49,000

Virginia$42,000

Washington$51,000

West Virginia$35,000

Wisconsin$44,000

Wyoming$40,500

About this role

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers is a professional role within the function in the Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workerss do

Typical education: Less than a High School Diploma

Gather and remove litter.
Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes.
Operate vehicles or powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chainsaws, electric clippers, sod cutters, or pruning saws.
Water lawns, trees, or plants, using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans.
Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws.

Top skills: Operation and Control Speaking Critical Thinking Operations Monitoring Coordination Active Listening

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay by experience level

Entry level$32,000

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$37,500

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$40,500

Mid-career median pay

Senior$48,500

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$58,500

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

+3.6%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

158,200

projected openings per year

Growing about as fast as average

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary by industry

Administrative and Support Services

598,950 workers

$44,500

Services to Buildings and Dwellings

578,180 workers

$44,500

Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries

94,830 workers

$38,500

Other Amusement and Recreation Industries

91,890 workers

$38,500

Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS

91,410 workers

$45,000

Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

84,380 workers

$45,000

Educational Services

29,640 workers

$48,000

Real Estate

28,570 workers

$43,500

Employment Services

15,850 workers

$39,500

Accommodation

14,440 workers

$41,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pays 11% below the average across 10 roles in the Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance job family (family average $49,500).

Similar-paying roles in Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$40,000

Building Cleaning Workers, All Other$48,000

Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$48,500

Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$38,500

Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$50,500

First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$55,000

Tree Trimmers and Pruners$58,000

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$63,000

Pest Control Worker$48,000

Careers related to Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers

Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$48,500

Tree Trimmers and Pruners$58,000

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$39,000

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$63,000

Agricultural Equipment Operator$45,000

Highway Maintenance Worker$55,000

Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers make?

The average base salary for a Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in the United States is $44,000 per year, or about $21.15 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $37,500 and $48,500 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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