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Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers vs. Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners: Salary Comparison (2026)

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workerss earn a median salary of $38,090/year, while Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleanerss earn $35,930/year - a difference of $2,160. Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workerss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
Median salary
$38,090
$35,930
Hourly rate
$18.31/hr
$17.27/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$29,990
$27,570
Senior level (90th %)
$53,900
$49,040
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
943,430
2,199,900
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Building & Maintenance
Building & Maintenance
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