Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay in Maryland
$43,400avg. a year
$20.86 an hour · 17,440 employed
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Maryland earn an average of $43,400 a year. That is $1,110 (3%) more than the U.S. average of $42,290. The best-paying metro area is Lexington Park, MD at $45,810.
$39,380Median pay
$20.86Average hourly
+27%Avg. pay since 2020
#20Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Maryland metro areas
Average pay for landscaping and groundskeeping workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 6.
1360 jobs
Lexington Park, MD
$45,810
$22.03 an hour
217,140 jobs
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
$44,300
$21.30 an hour
37,480 jobs
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
$43,350
$20.84 an hour
417,700 jobs
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
$43,240
$20.79 an hour
5340 jobs
Salisbury, MD
$41,160
$19.79 an hour
6530 jobs
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV
$38,420
$18.47 an hour
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Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay in Maryland, charted
Pay over time
Maryland, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Maryland landscaping and groundskeeping workers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Maryland vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $42,290 | $20.33 |
| Maryland | $43,400 | $20.86 |
| District of Columbia | $51,200 | $24.62 |
| Pennsylvania | $41,490 | $19.95 |
| Virginia | $40,770 | $19.60 |
| Delaware | $39,680 | $19.08 |
| West Virginia | $33,870 | $16.29 |
Related jobs in Maryland
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$39,270
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36,190
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$53,230
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$57,080
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$49,510
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$45,510
Average pay, Maryland, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do landscaping and groundskeeping workers make in Maryland?
The average is $43,400 a year, and the median is $39,380. That is $1,110 (3%) more than the U.S. average of $42,290.
What is the hourly wage in Maryland?
$20.86 an hour on average; the median is $18.93.
Where in Maryland do they earn the most?
Lexington Park, MD ($45,810), followed by Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($44,300). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV ($38,420).
How does Maryland rank?
Maryland ranks #20 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.