First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers Salary by State
Also called: Landscape Supervisors
The national median pay for first-line supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers is $58,430 a year. By state, it ranges from $47,130 in Mississippi to $74,340 in Delaware.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $40,560
- 25th percentile
- $47,390
- Median
- $58,430
- 75th percentile
- $72,590
- Top 10%
- $85,650
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 130,760 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | $74,340 | +27% | $48,250 | $89,660 | 250 |
| 2 | Washington | $71,930 | +23% | $51,270 | $99,430 | 2,030 |
| 3 | New York | $70,760 | +21% | $49,920 | $99,780 | 6,320 |
| 4 | Oregon | $70,560 | +21% | $46,770 | $96,110 | 1,180 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $68,580 | +17% | $52,000 | $94,200 | 2,830 |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $68,300 | +17% | $55,400 | $108,140 | 80 |
| 7 | Alaska | $67,760 | +16% | $48,980 | $96,480 | 150 |
| 8 | Vermont | $66,810 | +14% | $52,010 | $96,040 | 160 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $64,340 | +10% | $52,390 | $92,390 | 940 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $63,750 | +9% | $46,610 | $99,420 | 2,510 |
| 11 | California | $63,270 | +8% | $44,330 | $98,590 | 14,850 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $62,740 | +7% | $49,550 | $101,120 | 1,860 |
| 13 | Wisconsin | $62,630 | +7% | $45,390 | $89,530 | 2,690 |
| 14 | Hawaii | $62,570 | +7% | $40,090 | $84,070 | Not published |
| 15 | Maine | $62,300 | +7% | $47,460 | $77,950 | 790 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $62,280 | +7% | $48,290 | $93,630 | Not published |
| 17 | North Dakota | $62,280 | +7% | $45,670 | $90,140 | 280 |
| 18 | Indiana | $62,040 | +6% | $40,750 | $89,950 | 2,230 |
| 19 | Kansas | $61,270 | +5% | $44,840 | $79,580 | 1,110 |
| 20 | Colorado | $60,840 | +4% | $46,370 | $86,690 | 4,390 |
| 21 | South Dakota | $60,680 | +4% | $43,700 | $80,450 | 340 |
| 22 | South Carolina | $60,100 | +3% | $38,570 | $78,170 | 2,250 |
| 23 | Rhode Island | $59,940 | +3% | $47,800 | $78,800 | 730 |
| 24 | Montana | $59,460 | +2% | $31,600 | $94,370 | 650 |
| 25 | New Mexico | $59,120 | +1% | $43,710 | $89,600 | 530 |
| 26 | Michigan | $58,840 | +1% | $40,550 | $77,450 | 4,000 |
| 27 | Virginia | $58,400 | 0% | $42,740 | $80,900 | 3,380 |
| 28 | Idaho | $58,200 | 0% | $43,680 | $79,700 | 1,120 |
| 29 | Nebraska | $57,820 | −1% | $46,190 | $79,320 | 1,010 |
| 30 | Iowa | $57,670 | −1% | $39,130 | $80,180 | 1,140 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $57,670 | −1% | $40,490 | $75,080 | 1,360 |
| 32 | Nevada | $57,250 | −2% | $38,490 | $81,080 | 1,530 |
| 33 | Utah | $57,200 | −2% | $46,150 | $85,790 | 2,080 |
| 34 | North Carolina | $56,930 | −3% | $44,770 | $76,210 | 4,300 |
| 35 | Arizona | $56,410 | −3% | $45,950 | $78,170 | 2,530 |
| 36 | Wyoming | $56,230 | −4% | $47,810 | $82,990 | 220 |
| 37 | West Virginia | $55,910 | −4% | $37,290 | $81,450 | 390 |
| 38 | Ohio | $55,680 | −5% | $42,800 | $79,260 | 4,120 |
| 39 | Pennsylvania | $55,450 | −5% | $44,500 | $76,300 | 5,610 |
| 40 | Georgia | $54,830 | −6% | $37,220 | $76,450 | 4,770 |
| 41 | Maryland | $54,730 | −6% | $44,000 | $76,020 | 3,900 |
| 42 | Tennessee | $53,700 | −8% | $36,020 | $83,020 | 2,020 |
| 43 | Illinois | $53,340 | −9% | $39,480 | $85,670 | 3,460 |
| 44 | Alabama | $52,710 | −10% | $37,230 | $78,730 | 1,720 |
| 45 | Florida | $51,290 | −12% | $38,060 | $80,090 | 12,020 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $49,890 | −15% | $37,470 | $73,800 | 1,140 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $49,700 | −15% | $37,580 | $76,390 | 1,180 |
| 48 | Missouri | $48,710 | −17% | $40,040 | $74,470 | 1,760 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $48,410 | −17% | $34,450 | $63,640 | Not published |
| 50 | Texas | $47,630 | −18% | $37,000 | $72,590 | 11,260 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $47,130 | −19% | $36,050 | $76,940 | 820 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers salary questions
Which state pays first-line supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers the most?
Delaware, with a median of $74,340 a year (+27% vs. the national median of $58,430). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays first-line supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $47,130 a year (−19% vs. national).
Where do most first-line supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers work?
California has the most jobs, about 14,850, with a median of $63,270.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.