Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay in Alabama
$36,100avg. a year
$17.36 an hour · 12,020 employed
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Alabama earn an average of $36,100 a year. That is $6,190 (15%) less than the U.S. average of $42,290. The best-paying metro area is Huntsville, AL at $40,080.
$35,630Median pay
$17.36Average hourly
+24%Avg. pay since 2020
#47Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Alabama metro areas
Average pay for landscaping and groundskeeping workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 13.
11,550 jobs
Huntsville, AL
$40,080
$19.27 an hour
22,880 jobs
Birmingham, AL
$37,010
$17.79 an hour
3960 jobs
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL
$36,930
$17.76 an hour
4260 jobs
Decatur, AL
$36,390
$17.49 an hour
5590 jobs
Tuscaloosa, AL
$36,320
$17.46 an hour
6840 jobs
Mobile, AL
$36,080
$17.35 an hour
7760 jobs
Montgomery, AL
$35,450
$17.05 an hour
8540 jobs
Auburn-Opelika, AL
$34,520
$16.60 an hour
9450 jobs
Columbus, GA-AL
$33,660
$16.18 an hour
10360 jobs
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL
$33,330
$16.02 an hour
11300 jobs
Dothan, AL
$32,190
$15.47 an hour
12140 jobs
Gadsden, AL
$31,760
$15.27 an hour
13210 jobs
Anniston-Oxford, AL
$30,720
$14.77 an hour
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Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay in Alabama, charted
Pay over time
Alabama, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Alabama landscaping and groundskeeping workers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Alabama vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $42,290 | $20.33 |
| Alabama | $36,100 | $17.36 |
| Florida | $39,110 | $18.80 |
| Tennessee | $38,600 | $18.56 |
| Georgia | $38,500 | $18.51 |
| Mississippi | $33,520 | $16.12 |
Related jobs in Alabama
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$32,260
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$27,860
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$46,490
- Pest Control Workers$41,220
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$43,700
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$43,600
Average pay, Alabama, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do landscaping and groundskeeping workers make in Alabama?
The average is $36,100 a year, and the median is $35,630. That is $6,190 (15%) less than the U.S. average of $42,290.
What is the hourly wage in Alabama?
$17.36 an hour on average; the median is $17.13.
Where in Alabama do they earn the most?
Huntsville, AL ($40,080), followed by Birmingham, AL ($37,010). The lowest average among 13 metro areas with data is Anniston-Oxford, AL ($30,720).
How does Alabama rank?
Alabama ranks #47 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 37-3011. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national landscaping and groundskeeping workers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.