Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker Salary in the Industry of Scientific Research and Development Services

The salary statistics and trend of landscaping and groundskeeping workers in the industry of scientific research and development services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare landscaping and groundskeeping worker salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$21,950
25th Percentile Wage
$29,070
50th Percentile Wage
$36,880
75th Percentile Wage
$47,090
90th Percentile Wage
$59,480

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for landscaping and groundskeeping workers in the industry of scientific research and development services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) landscaping and groundskeeping workers is $59,480. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $36,880. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent landscaping and groundskeeping workers is $21,950.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of landscaping and groundskeeping workers in the industry of Scientific Research and Development Services from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$36,880
7.00% 20.04%
2016
$34,300
9.39% -
2015
$31,080
9.56% -
2014
$28,110
-1.60% -
2013
$28,560
-3.26% -
2012
$29,490
- -

Table 3. Compare Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker Salary in Different Industries within the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Sector

The average salaries of landscaping and groundskeeping workers in 13 industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of landscaping and groundskeeping workers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Scientific Research and Development Services
$36,880
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
$36,640
Engineering Services
$34,020
Legal Services
$33,810
Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$31,770
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
$30,220
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$29,450
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
$29,440
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
$26,840
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services
$24,670
Specialized Design Services
$23,600
Veterinary Services
$23,590
Photographic Services
$22,320

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