First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers Salary: $66,827 Median Pay (2026 stats)
TL;DR
About 124,130 first-line supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers nationally earn a mean of $66,827. Employment in the series shown fell about 8% from the first to the last year; projections imply about 1.8% annual growth.
Key Statistics
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers: what the data shows
Common questions about first-line supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers careers, answered from BLS OEWS and O*NET in this repository.
What is a first-line supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers?
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers is tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics under SOC 37-1012.
U.S. employment in our OEWS extract is about 124,130 workers.
What does a first-line supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers do?
O*NET work activities rated highest for this occupation include Scheduling Work and Activities, Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others, Making Decisions and Solving Problems, Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment, Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates, Getting Information, and related tasks. See Work Activities for the full list.
How much does a first-line supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers make?
BLS national median annual wage: $56,170 (May 2024 in our extract).
Mean annual wage in our occupational extract: $66,827 — higher than the median, which often reflects top earners in the distribution.
| Wage percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $41,466 |
| 25th percentile | $47,565 |
| Median (50th) | $62,909 |
| 75th percentile | $80,722 |
| 90th percentile | $98,040 |
What education do you need?
For First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers, O*NET incumbent surveys in our extract most often report: Some college (29%), High School or Equivalent (27%), Bachelors Degree (22%).
These are education levels of current workers, not minimum legal requirements.
What skills do you need?
O*NET ratings for this occupation emphasize skills such as Monitoring, Time Management, Active Listening, Management of Personnel Resources, Coordination, Critical Thinking, and knowledge areas including Customer and Personal Service, English Language, Administration and Management, Mathematics. See Education & Skills for detail.
Is first-line supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers in demand?
Historical employment trend in our series implies about 1.8% annual growth (compound rate in the extract).
Five-year projected employment change: 9.1%.
Ten-year projected employment change: 19.1%.
Current U.S. headcount: 124,130.
We report federal series only—compare wages, growth, and openings against your target market.
Where do first-line supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workerss work?
Top industries by employment share in our OEWS industry extract:
| Industry | Employment | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-industry | 124,130 | 17.1% |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | 110,840 | 15.3% |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 85,980 | 11.9% |
| Administrative and Support Services | 85,950 | 11.9% |
| Services to Buildings and Dwellings | 85,200 | 11.8% |
| Landscaping Services | 84,440 | 11.7% |
See Industry for charts.
What degrees lead to this career?
Common majors for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers in O*NET:
See Related degrees.
What careers are related?
Other occupations linked through shared degree pathways in our mapping:
| Occupation | U.S. employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians | 18,710 | $50,540 |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | 136,390 | $78,680 |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | 36,880 | $52,080 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | 143,590 | $33,720 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | 336,040 | $57,490 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 2,725,930 | $42,830 |
Employment
Employment and salary information for the First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers workforce.
Employment Over Time
124,130 Workforce in 2023
The First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers workforce has been growing over time.
Historical employment trends for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers.
Yearly Wage Ranking
$66,827 Average Wage
In 2023, First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers earned an average of $66,827.
Wage ranking compared to other occupations.
Wage Distribution
This chart shows the distribution of average salaries by income buckets for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers.
Salary distribution for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers.
Employment Growth Projections
1.8% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
61,201 Projected Employment (5 years)
Projected growth: 9.1%
66,789 Projected Employment (10 years)
Projected growth: 19.1%
This occupation is projected to grow at 1.8% annually, indicating strong future demand.
Historical employment trends and future projections for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers.
Industry
Information on the industries that employ First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers and on wages for those in the field.
Occupations by Industries
This graphic shows the share of First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers employed by various industries.
Industry distribution for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers.
Wage Trends by Industry
9.2% Average Annual Wage Growth Rate
Historical wage growth trends by industry for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers.
Geographic Distribution
Employment and wage information by geographic location for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers.
Metropolitan employment on this page is from the California OEWS extract. Area names omit state codes; all listed metros are in California, so the state chart shows California totals (not a multi-state ranking).
Top States by Employment
Top States by Employment:
- CA: 13,320 employees, $66,761 avg wage
Top 10 states by employment for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers.
Top Metropolitan Areas
Top Metropolitan Areas:
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD: 2,620 employees, $64,850 avg wage
- Anaheim-Santa Ana-Irvine MD: 1,870 employees, $61,725 avg wage
- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA: 1,780 employees, $63,567 avg wage
- San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad MSA: 1,470 employees, $65,100 avg wage
- Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom MSA: 1,020 employees, $69,419 avg wage
- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara MSA: 940 employees, $73,800 avg wage
- Oakland-Fremont-Berkeley MD: 890 employees, $78,104 avg wage
- San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City MD: 410 employees, $77,849 avg wage
- Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura MSA: 340 employees, $64,904 avg wage
- Fresno MSA: 320 employees, $61,521 avg wage
Top 10 metropolitan statistical areas by employment for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers.
Diversity
Demographic information on First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers in the US.
Gender and Age
The workforce of First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers in 2023 was 124,130 people, with 62.0% women and 38.0% men.
Gender and age distribution for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers.
Races
Racial and ethnic shares when present in the career dataset. If the chart area shows a notice instead, occupational race/ethnicity fields are not yet populated for this extract.
Race and ethnicity distribution for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers.
Education & Skills
Data on higher education choices and required skills for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers.
Majors
The most common majors achieved by First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers in 2023 were Business Administration, Business, Social Sciences.
Common majors for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers.
Education Levels
The main educational levels achieved by First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers workers.
Education level distribution for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers.
Skills
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers need many skills, but most especially Monitoring, Time Management, Active Listening, Management of Personnel Resources, Coordination.
Required skills for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers.
Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge areas and abilities required for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers.
Knowledge Areas
The most important knowledge areas for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers include Customer and Personal Service, English Language, Administration and Management, Mathematics, Public Safety and Security.
Knowledge areas required for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers.
Abilities
Key abilities needed for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers include Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Problem Sensitivity, Near Vision, Written Comprehension.
Required abilities for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers.
Work Activities
Common work activities performed by First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers.
Daily Activities
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers spend their time on activities such as Scheduling Work and Activities, Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others, Making Decisions and Solving Problems, Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment, Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates.
Most important work activities for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers.
About
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers
The average yearly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers was $66,827 in 2023.
SOC Code
37-1012 - First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers
Insights and Analysis
Compensation snapshot: First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers reports an average salary of $66,827.
Labor market presence: The current workforce is approximately 124,130 workers, indicating sustained demand.
Forward outlook: Projected annual growth is 1.8%, which should inform long-term career planning.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS), and O*NET Online.
All wage figures represent annual averages and may vary by location, industry, and experience level.