Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Illinois
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Illinois earn a median of $43,790 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $43,790
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($39,150)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 34,780
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,010; the top 10% earn over $61,190. Nationally the range is $31,150 to $56,730.
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- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$35,930 median in Illinois
- Fence Erectors$50,710 median in Illinois
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$53,000 median in Illinois
- Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$46,500 median in Illinois
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay in Illinois
How much do landscaping and groundskeeping workers make in Illinois?
The median is $43,790 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,010 and the top 10% earn over $61,190. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for landscaping and groundskeeping workers?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 51 (+12% vs. the national median of $39,150). Living costs are not included.