Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay in Florida
$39,110avg. a year
$18.80 an hour · 86,040 employed
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Florida earn an average of $39,110 a year. That is $3,180 (8%) less than the U.S. average of $42,290. The best-paying metro area is Naples-Marco Island, FL at $41,780.
$37,100Median pay
$18.80Average hourly
+29%Avg. pay since 2020
#39Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Florida metro areas
Average pay for landscaping and groundskeeping workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 22.
14,610 jobs
Naples-Marco Island, FL
$41,780
$20.09 an hour
221,170 jobs
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
$40,110
$19.28 an hour
31,520 jobs
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL
$39,690
$19.08 an hour
44,740 jobs
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL
$39,370
$18.93 an hour
56,140 jobs
Jacksonville, FL
$39,310
$18.90 an hour
69,860 jobs
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
$39,260
$18.87 an hour
75,080 jobs
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
$38,980
$18.74 an hour
81,870 jobs
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL
$38,480
$18.50 an hour
9680 jobs
Punta Gorda, FL
$38,430
$18.48 an hour
101,130 jobs
Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL
$38,050
$18.29 an hour
112,610 jobs
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL
$38,040
$18.29 an hour
122,330 jobs
Port St. Lucie, FL
$38,000
$18.27 an hour
131,020 jobs
Gainesville, FL
$37,950
$18.25 an hour
1411,430 jobs
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
$37,900
$18.22 an hour
151,220 jobs
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL
$37,900
$18.22 an hour
162,450 jobs
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL
$37,850
$18.20 an hour
17660 jobs
Wildwood-The Villages, FL
$37,640
$18.09 an hour
18670 jobs
Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL
$37,430
$17.99 an hour
191,090 jobs
Ocala, FL
$36,800
$17.69 an hour
20320 jobs
Sebring, FL
$36,740
$17.67 an hour
211,260 jobs
Tallahassee, FL
$36,740
$17.66 an hour
22530 jobs
Homosassa Springs, FL
$35,770
$17.20 an hour
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Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay in Florida, charted
Pay over time
Florida, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Florida landscaping and groundskeeping workers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Florida vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $42,290 | $20.33 |
| Florida | $39,110 | $18.80 |
| Georgia | $38,500 | $18.51 |
| Alabama | $36,100 | $17.36 |
Related jobs in Florida
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$45,670
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$44,400
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35,060
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34,900
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$50,450
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$56,870
Average pay, Florida, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do landscaping and groundskeeping workers make in Florida?
The average is $39,110 a year, and the median is $37,100. That is $3,180 (8%) less than the U.S. average of $42,290.
What is the hourly wage in Florida?
$18.80 an hour on average; the median is $17.84.
Where in Florida do they earn the most?
Naples-Marco Island, FL ($41,780), followed by Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL ($40,110). The lowest average among 22 metro areas with data is Homosassa Springs, FL ($35,770).
How does Florida rank?
Florida ranks #39 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.