First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers Salary: $56,170 Median Pay (2026 stats)
Executive Summary
About 124,130 first-line supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers work nationally, and $56,170 is the BLS national median annual wage. Employment in the series shown fell about 8% from the first to the last year; projections imply about 1.8% annual growth.
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 percentiles below are from the California OEWS extract (not national unless noted).
| 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 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 U.S. workforce (OEWS)
California employment for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers grew from 42,400 in 2009 to 56,080 in 2025 (32.3%).
Historical employment for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers from the California OEWS series, 2009–2025. The U.S. workforce figure is national and is not the endpoint of this line.
Yearly Wage Ranking
$56,170 Median pay (BLS national)
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers earn $56,170 as the BLS national median annual wage.
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.
State employment and wages are from the U.S. BLS OEWS May 2024 state extract. Metropolitan areas use the national MSA file when available.
Top States by Employment
Top States by Employment:
- CA: 14,090 employees, $64,980 avg wage
- FL: 11,830 employees, $55,300 avg wage
- TX: 9,190 employees, $55,430 avg wage
- NY: 6,000 employees, $68,610 avg wage
- PA: 5,450 employees, $55,510 avg wage
- GA: 4,390 employees, $49,080 avg wage
- CO: 4,260 employees, $63,310 avg wage
- NC: 4,210 employees, $57,120 avg wage
- IL: 4,100 employees, $60,870 avg wage
- MD: 4,010 employees, $53,470 avg wage
Top 10 states by employment for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers.
Top Metropolitan Areas
Top Metropolitan Areas:
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ: 5,800 employees, $74,610 avg wage
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA: 4,500 employees, $61,790 avg wage
- Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN: 3,190 employees, $62,640 avg wage
- Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX: 3,060 employees, $58,020 avg wage
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV: 3,040 employees, $58,150 avg wage
- Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL: 2,860 employees, $55,880 avg wage
- Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA: 2,710 employees, $49,350 avg wage
- Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD: 2,560 employees, $60,610 avg wage
- Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX: 2,270 employees, $54,470 avg wage
- Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO: 2,080 employees, $65,450 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 U.S. workforce for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers is about 124,130 people in our OEWS extract.
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
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers earn $56,170 as the BLS national median annual wage.
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.