DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 7,411 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 943,430 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
Ranked by median salary from DOL filingsView all companies hiring Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | $38,782 | +51.2% | 20 | 3 |
| Fenton, MI | $36,130 | +40.9% | 10 | 1 |
| Akron, OH | $35,506 | +38.4% | 20 | 2 |
| Medina, OH | $35,506 | +38.4% | 28 | 2 |
| Centennial, CO | $35,319 | +37.7% | 27 | 1 |
| MARLBORO, NE | $34,965 | +36.3% | 23 | 2 |
| Bedford, OH | $34,757 | +35.5% | 11 | 1 |
| Clackamas, OR | $34,320 | +33.8% | 39 | 1 |
| Puyallup, WA | $32,323 | +26% | 14 | 1 |
| ARNOLD, MI | $31,824 | +24.1% | 13 | 1 |
| O'Fallon, MI | $31,200 | +21.7% | 36 | 4 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $31,200 | +21.7% | 31 | 4 |
| Swanton, OH | $30,846 | +20.3% | 10 | 1 |
| Blauvelt, NE | $29,994 | +17% | 19 | 1 |
| Bergenfield, NE | $29,557 | +15.2% | 13 | 2 |
| Sherwood, OR | $29,120 | +13.5% | 10 | 1 |
| Parker, CO | $28,808 | +12.3% | 67 | 2 |
| Edmond, OK | $27,997 | +9.2% | 13 | 2 |
| Troy, NE | $27,643 | +7.8% | 15 | 1 |
| STOW, OH | $27,414 | +6.9% | 10 | 1 |
| Loretto, MI | $27,414 | +6.9% | 12 | 1 |
| Tempe, AR | $27,373 | +6.7% | 13 | 1 |
| Closter, NE | $27,331 | +6.6% | 27 | 4 |
| Hollis, NE | $27,290 | +6.4% | 13 | 1 |
| Canton, OH | $27,040 | +5.4% | 13 | 2 |
| St. Louis, MI | $26,894 | +4.9% | 20 | 5 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $26,634 | +3.9% | 20 | 3 |
| Orem, UT | $26,291 | +2.5% | 31 | 1 |
| Chesterland, OH | $25,834 | +0.7% | 20 | 3 |
| Elma, NE | $25,605 | -0.2% | 21 | 1 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $39,765 | -10.3% | 18 |
| Oregon | $34,320 | -20.5% | 53 |
| Minnesota | $32,718 | -30% | 1 |
| Washington | $32,323 | -30% | 14 |
| New York | $32,282 | -27.8% | 5 |
| Pennsylvania | $31,429 | -16.8% | 7 |
| Massachusetts | $29,060 | -38.2% | 74 |
| Colorado | $28,808 | -35.9% | 203 |
| Connecticut | $28,642 | -36.2% | 2 |
| Oklahoma | $27,997 | -19.8% | 21 |
| Nebraska | $27,643 | -27% | 290 |
| Ohio | $27,414 | -26.4% | 261 |
| Arkansas | $27,373 | -20.5% | 21 |
| Texas | $26,520 | -26.8% | 9 |
| Utah | $26,291 | -32.5% | 61 |
| Idaho | $25,230 | -34.6% | 2 |
| Illinois | $25,085 | -41.8% | 79 |
| Michigan | $23,650 | -37.6% | 496 |
| Louisiana | $23,400 | -28.1% | 12 |
| Indiana | $23,109 | -37.5% | 106 |
| Florida | $22,277 | -38.2% | 79 |
| Wisconsin | $21,840 | -44.4% | 4 |
| Alabama | $21,715 | -38.2% | 12 |
| New Jersey | $21,493 | -46.8% | 6 |
| Missouri | $20,800 | -44.4% | 19 |
| Virginia | $20,384 | -45.8% | 34 |
| Kentucky | $19,656 | -45% | 2 |
| North Carolina | $19,573 | -46.9% | 2 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers positions, 0% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 0% required a Master's degree, and 100% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Loyet Landscape Maintenance | None | $23,213 |
| BrightView Landscape Services, Inc. | None | $25,563 |
| MERRIFIELD GARDEN CENTER | None | $23,733 |
| Heaven and Earth Landscaping LLC | None | $24,045 |
| Corporate Green, LLC | None | $27,248 |
| Brightview Landscapes, LLC. | None | $24,294 |
| Westco Grounds Maintenance Co., Inc. | None | $24,856 |
| LAWN GROOMERS INC | None | $22,797 |
| Focal Pointe Outdoor Solutions, Inc. | None | $25,085 |
| Full Care, Inc | None | $22,797 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers is Construction at $33,092. The lowest-paying industry with significant hiring is Professional and Technical Services at $25,656.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 7,411 DOL filings, the median salary for a Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers is $25,646, ranging from $23,213 to $30,950.
The 90th percentile salary is $53,900 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, Denver, CO offers the highest median at $38,782.
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 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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