Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay in Washington
$49,130avg. a year
$23.62 an hour · 22,550 employed
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Washington earn an average of $49,130 a year. That is $6,840 (16%) more than the U.S. average of $42,290. The best-paying metro area is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA at $51,910.
$46,950Median pay
$23.62Average hourly
+23%Avg. pay since 2020
#3Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Washington metro areas
Average pay for landscaping and groundskeeping workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 13.
111,780 jobs
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
$51,910
$24.96 an hour
2730 jobs
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA
$47,880
$23.02 an hour
36,710 jobs
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
$47,680
$22.92 an hour
4970 jobs
Kennewick-Richland, WA
$47,190
$22.69 an hour
5270 jobs
Longview-Kelso, WA
$46,810
$22.50 an hour
6760 jobs
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA
$46,760
$22.48 an hour
7650 jobs
Bellingham, WA
$46,650
$22.43 an hour
8500 jobs
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA
$46,650
$22.43 an hour
92,070 jobs
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA
$45,810
$22.02 an hour
10500 jobs
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA
$44,890
$21.58 an hour
11530 jobs
Yakima, WA
$44,310
$21.30 an hour
12120 jobs
Lewiston, ID-WA
$43,290
$20.81 an hour
13240 jobs
Walla Walla, WA
$42,490
$20.43 an hour
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Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay in Washington, charted
Pay over time
Washington, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Washington landscaping and groundskeeping workers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Washington vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $42,290 | $20.33 |
| Washington | $49,130 | $23.62 |
| Oregon | $45,840 | $22.04 |
| Idaho | $42,810 | $20.58 |
Related jobs in Washington
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$47,410
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$42,860
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$65,250
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$72,930
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$66,980
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$50,220
Average pay, Washington, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do landscaping and groundskeeping workers make in Washington?
The average is $49,130 a year, and the median is $46,950. That is $6,840 (16%) more than the U.S. average of $42,290.
What is the hourly wage in Washington?
$23.62 an hour on average; the median is $22.57.
Where in Washington do they earn the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($51,910), followed by Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA ($47,880). The lowest average among 13 metro areas with data is Walla Walla, WA ($42,490).
How does Washington rank?
Washington ranks #3 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.