DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 1,321 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 124,130 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers
Ranked by median salary from DOL filingsSalary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker, CO | $57,845 | +44.3% | 16 | 1 |
| Mendota Heights, MI | $55,286 | +37.9% | 11 | 1 |
| Aurora, CO | $42,515 | +6% | 12 | 2 |
| Valley Cottage, NE | $41,267 | +2.9% | 12 | 2 |
| Littleton, CO | $40,373 | +0.7% | 10 | 2 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $39,874 | -0.5% | 18 | 4 |
| Caseyville, IL | $32,989 | -17.7% | 12 | 1 |
| Maineville, OH | $32,573 | -18.8% | 15 | 1 |
| Franklin, OH | $32,573 | -18.8% | 10 | 1 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $81,806 | +24.5% | 1 |
| Missouri | $61,000 | +30.2% | 3 |
| Wisconsin | $59,530 | -4.8% | 5 |
| Maryland | $57,366 | +21.2% | 7 |
| Nevada | $56,524 | -1.7% | 2 |
| Washington | $55,810 | -19.2% | 1 |
| New York | $53,863 | -17.6% | 8 |
| California | $52,000 | -15% | 5 |
| Illinois | $49,858 | -8.4% | 27 |
| Michigan | $49,109 | -15.4% | 43 |
| Utah | $48,402 | -11.4% | 3 |
| Indiana | $48,131 | -18.9% | 11 |
| Idaho | $45,406 | -8.8% | 3 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,136 | -12.4% | 4 |
| Kansas | $44,429 | -24% | 3 |
| Colorado | $42,848 | -29.3% | 82 |
| Nebraska | $41,475 | -21.6% | 45 |
| New Jersey | $40,124 | -47.3% | 4 |
| Florida | $39,385 | -17.7% | 14 |
| Virginia | $38,397 | -30.7% | 9 |
| Massachusetts | $37,939 | -42.5% | 24 |
| Arkansas | $36,950 | -23.4% | 2 |
| Ohio | $32,573 | -41.3% | 27 |
| South Carolina | $31,000 | -45.3% | 1 |
| Alabama | $30,555 | -38.3% | 1 |
| North Carolina | $29,890 | -46.5% | 5 |
| Oklahoma | $29,536 | -41.2% | 11 |
| Texas | $25,688 | -48.7% | 6 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers positions, 1% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 0% required a Master's degree, and 99% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| GreenScape Inc | None | $39,874 |
| Focal Pointe Outdoor Solutions, Inc. | None | $32,989 |
| Hermes Company Inc. | None | $36,421 |
| LANDRYS PROFESSIONAL LAWN LANDSCAPE, INC. | None | $39,125 |
| R. H. Dupper Landscaping, Inc. | None | $23,899 |
| Sanctuary, Inc. | None | $42,182 |
| LANDTECH CONTRACTORS, INC. | None | $42,848 |
| Epling Landscaping and Lawn Service, Inc. | None | $36,754 |
| BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT, INC. COLORADO | None | $57,845 |
| RITE A WAY LAWN CARE | Not specified | N/A |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers is Administrative and Support Services at $43,406.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 1,321 DOL filings, the median salary for a First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers is $40,093, ranging from $34,466 to $49,858.
The 90th percentile salary is $83,080 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, Parker, CO offers the highest median at $57,845.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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