Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay in Virginia
$40,770avg. a year
$19.60 an hour · 25,180 employed
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Virginia earn an average of $40,770 a year. That is $1,520 (4%) less than the U.S. average of $42,290. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $44,300.
$38,410Median pay
$19.60Average hourly
+24%Avg. pay since 2020
#29Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Virginia metro areas
Average pay for landscaping and groundskeeping workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 11.
117,140 jobs
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
$44,300
$21.30 an hour
2900 jobs
Charlottesville, VA
$41,480
$19.94 an hour
34,360 jobs
Richmond, VA
$39,940
$19.20 an hour
44,410 jobs
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC
$38,590
$18.56 an hour
5360 jobs
Winchester, VA-WV
$38,420
$18.47 an hour
6390 jobs
Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA
$38,100
$18.32 an hour
7330 jobs
Harrisonburg, VA
$38,050
$18.29 an hour
8500 jobs
Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA
$37,810
$18.18 an hour
9670 jobs
Lynchburg, VA
$37,800
$18.17 an hour
10860 jobs
Roanoke, VA
$37,670
$18.11 an hour
11600 jobs
Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA
$36,160
$17.38 an hour
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Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay in Virginia, charted
Pay over time
Virginia, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Virginia landscaping and groundskeeping workers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Virginia vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $42,290 | $20.33 |
| Virginia | $40,770 | $19.60 |
| District of Columbia | $51,200 | $24.62 |
| Maryland | $43,400 | $20.86 |
| North Carolina | $39,600 | $19.04 |
| Tennessee | $38,600 | $18.56 |
| Kentucky | $38,140 | $18.34 |
Related jobs in Virginia
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36,490
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34,510
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$52,970
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$60,320
- Pest Control Workers$47,860
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$49,800
Average pay, Virginia, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do landscaping and groundskeeping workers make in Virginia?
The average is $40,770 a year, and the median is $38,410. That is $1,520 (4%) less than the U.S. average of $42,290.
What is the hourly wage in Virginia?
$19.60 an hour on average; the median is $18.46.
Where in Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($44,300), followed by Charlottesville, VA ($41,480). The lowest average among 11 metro areas with data is Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA ($36,160).
How does Virginia rank?
Virginia ranks #29 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.