Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Iowa
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Iowa earn a median of $38,920 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $38,920
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($39,150)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,800
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,480; the top 10% earn over $58,420. Nationally the range is $31,150 to $56,730.
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Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay in Iowa
How much do landscaping and groundskeeping workers make in Iowa?
The median is $38,920 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,480 and the top 10% earn over $58,420. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for landscaping and groundskeeping workers?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 51 (−1% vs. the national median of $39,150). Living costs are not included.