The salary statistics of grounds maintenance workers in the industry sector of other services (except federal, state, and local government) are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare grounds maintenance worker salaries in different industries within the other services (except federal, state, and local government) sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $20,200 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $23,250 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $28,340 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $36,420 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $47,130 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for grounds maintenance workers in the industry sector of other services (except federal, state, and local government). The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) grounds maintenance workers is $47,130. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $28,340. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid grounds maintenance workers is $20,200.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of grounds maintenance workers in the industry sector of other services (except federal, state, and local government) from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $28,340 | 4.34% | 15.53% |
| 2017 | $27,110 | 3.95% | - |
| 2016 | $26,040 | 4.38% | - |
| 2015 | $24,900 | 1.77% | - |
| 2014 | $24,460 | 0.74% | - |
| 2013 | $24,280 | 1.40% | - |
| 2012 | $23,940 | - | - |
The average salaries of grounds maintenance workers in three industries in the other services (except federal, state, and local government) sector are shown below. We note that within this industry sector, the salaries vary among different industries. The highest paying industry for grounds maintenance worker occupations is the drycleaning and laundry services industry with an annual salary $20,080. The lowest paying industry is the labor unions and similar labor organizations industry (annual salary $19,220). For detailed grounds maintenance worker salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Drycleaning and Laundry Services | |
| Automotive Body, Paint, Interior, and Glass Repair | |
| Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].