Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO make a median of $46,270 a year, or about $22.25 an hour. The range runs from $38K at the entry level to $60K for experienced workers.
So what does $46K get you in Denver-Aurora-Centennial?
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Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for landscaping and groundskeeping workers in metros near Denver-Aurora-Centennial, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs | $43K | , |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $44K | , |
| Greeley | $43K | , |
| Boulder | $48K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
Entry-level landscaping and groundskeeping workers (10th percentile) start around $38K. Mid-career wages sit at $46K. Top earners bring in $60K or more, a $22K spread from bottom to top.
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $49K | +25% | 800 |
| Massachusetts | $49K | +24% | 22,880 |
| Alaska | $48K | +22% | 1,080 |
| Washington | $47K | +20% | 22,550 |
| Minnesota | $47K | +19% | 17,610 |
| Vermont | $46K | +18% | 2,700 |
| Maine | $46K | +17% | 6,410 |
| Hawaii | $46K | +17% | 7,040 |
| Colorado | $46K | +17% | 21,990 |
| Connecticut | $46K | +17% | 13,490 |
| California | $46K | +16% | 106,180 |
| Montana | $45K | +16% | 4,270 |
| Oregon | $45K | +15% | 11,870 |
| New Hampshire | $45K | +15% | 6,050 |
| New York | $45K | +15% | 47,600 |
| Rhode Island | $45K | +14% | 4,040 |
| Illinois | $44K | +12% | 34,780 |
| Idaho | $42K | +6% | 7,980 |
| New Jersey | $41K | +6% | 30,470 |
| Wisconsin | $41K | +5% | 18,970 |
| North Dakota | $41K | +4% | 2,100 |
| Utah | $41K | +4% | 12,850 |
| Pennsylvania | $40K | +1% | 34,850 |
| Maryland | $39K | +1% | 17,440 |
| Kansas | $39K | +0% | 9,480 |
| Nebraska | $39K | -0% | 7,280 |
| Iowa | $39K | -1% | 8,800 |
| Arizona | $39K | -1% | 22,450 |
| Nevada | $39K | -1% | 9,980 |
| Missouri | $39K | -2% | 18,310 |
| Virginia | $38K | -2% | 25,180 |
| Wyoming | $38K | -2% | 1,790 |
| Ohio | $38K | -2% | 34,420 |
| Michigan | $38K | -3% | 32,330 |
| Indiana | $38K | -3% | 19,260 |
| Georgia | $38K | -3% | 25,510 |
| North Carolina | $38K | -3% | 32,730 |
| New Mexico | $38K | -4% | 5,030 |
| Delaware | $37K | -5% | 4,130 |
| Florida | $37K | -5% | 86,040 |
| Tennessee | $37K | -5% | 18,250 |
| Texas | $37K | -6% | 63,430 |
| South Carolina | $37K | -6% | 15,600 |
| Kentucky | $37K | -6% | 8,920 |
| Arkansas | $36K | -9% | 6,610 |
| Oklahoma | $36K | -9% | 9,280 |
| Alabama | $36K | -9% | 12,020 |
| South Dakota | $35K | -10% | 2,980 |
| Louisiana | $35K | -11% | 8,510 |
| West Virginia | $32K | -18% | 3,340 |
| Mississippi | $32K | -19% | 4,940 |
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Frequently asked questions
What’s the entry-level salary for landscaping and groundskeeping workers in Denver-Aurora-Centennial?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new landscaping and groundskeeping workers typically earn — is $38K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,270/month.
Is landscaping and groundskeeping worker a high-paying job in Denver-Aurora-Centennial?
Local pay is 18% above the national median — $46K here vs. $39K nationally.
How does Denver-Aurora-Centennial compare to the national average for landscaping and groundskeeping workers?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial pays $46K median vs. the U.S. average of $39K — that’s +18%.
How much do landscaping and groundskeeping workers make in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO?
The median is $46,270 a year, that works out to about $22 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,840, and experienced landscaping and groundskeeping workers can clear $60,060. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $46K enough to live in Denver-Aurora-Centennial?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,098/month after taxes. Rent data is not available for this area.
How far does a landscaping and groundskeeping workers salary go in Denver-Aurora-Centennial?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median landscaping and groundskeeping workers salary is worth about $46,270 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do landscaping and groundskeeping workers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.