Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other Median Pay (BLS): $43,410 (2026 stats)
Executive Summary
About 13,580 grounds maintenance workers, all other work nationally, and $43,410 is the BLS national median annual wage. Employment in the series shown rose about 6% from the first to the last year; projections imply about 10.9% annual growth.
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other: what the data shows
Common questions about grounds maintenance workers, all other careers, answered from BLS OEWS and O*NET in this repository.
What is a grounds maintenance workers, all other?
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other is tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics under SOC 37-3019.
U.S. employment in our OEWS extract is about 13,580 workers.
What does a grounds maintenance workers, all other do?
O*NET work activities rated highest for this occupation include Handling and Moving Objects, Controlling Machines and Processes, Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships, Performing General Physical Activities, Getting Information, Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge, and related tasks. See Work Activities for the full list.
How much does a grounds maintenance workers, all other make?
BLS national median annual wage: $43,410 (May 2024 in our extract).
Mean annual wage in our occupational extract: $50,352 — 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 | $38,011 |
| 25th percentile | $39,605 |
| Median (50th) | $46,938 |
| 75th percentile | $56,379 |
| 90th percentile | $72,072 |
What skills do you need?
O*NET ratings for this occupation emphasize skills such as Operation and Control, Critical Thinking, Speaking, Coordination, Operations Monitoring, Active Listening, and knowledge areas including English Language, Customer and Personal Service, Chemistry, Mechanical. See Education & Skills for detail.
Is grounds maintenance workers, all other in demand?
Historical employment trend in our series implies about 10.9% annual growth (compound rate in the extract).
Five-year projected employment change: 67.6%.
Ten-year projected employment change: 180.9%.
Current U.S. headcount: 13,580.
We report federal series only—compare wages, growth, and openings against your target market.
Where do grounds maintenance workers, all others work?
Top industries by employment share in our OEWS industry extract:
| Industry | Employment | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-industry | 13,580 | 19.0% |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | 8,470 | 11.8% |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | 5,110 | 7.1% |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 3,940 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and Support Services | 3,800 | 5.3% |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | 3,540 | 4.9% |
See Industry for charts.
What degrees lead to this career?
Common majors for Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | 136,390 | $78,680 |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | 36,880 | $52,080 |
| Sound Engineering Technicians | 13,050 | $66,430 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 131,320 | $45,980 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | 136,300 | $42,590 |
Employment
Employment and salary information for the Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other workforce.
Employment Over Time
13,580 U.S. workforce (OEWS)
California employment for Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other grew from 2,180 in 2009 to 11,380 in 2025 (422.0%).
Historical employment for Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other 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
$43,410 Median pay (BLS national)
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other earn $43,410 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 Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other.
Salary distribution for Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other.
Employment Growth Projections
10.9% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
19,073 Projected Employment (5 years)
Projected growth: 67.6%
31,966 Projected Employment (10 years)
Projected growth: 180.9%
This occupation is projected to grow at 10.9% annually, indicating strong future demand.
Historical employment trends and future projections for Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other.
Industry
Information on the industries that employ Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other and on wages for those in the field.
Occupations by Industries
This graphic shows the share of Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other employed by various industries.
Industry distribution for Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other.
Wage Trends by Industry
-11.8% Average Annual Wage Growth Rate
Historical wage growth trends by industry for Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other.
Geographic Distribution
Employment and wage information by geographic location for Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other.
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: 3,000 employees, $48,960 avg wage
- CO: 810 employees, $48,890 avg wage
- LA: 760 employees, $33,360 avg wage
- OR: 700 employees, $48,000 avg wage
- TX: 630 employees, $47,590 avg wage
- GA: 610 employees, $42,320 avg wage
- TN: 350 employees, $35,210 avg wage
- IL: 340 employees, $51,060 avg wage
- WA: 330 employees, $50,780 avg wage
- NV: 240 employees, $45,110 avg wage
Top 10 states by employment for Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other.
Top Metropolitan Areas
Top Metropolitan Areas:
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA: 860 employees, $48,780 avg wage
- Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA: 400 employees, $42,750 avg wage
- San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA: 360 employees, $48,000 avg wage
- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA: 320 employees, $47,570 avg wage
- San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA: 320 employees, $51,080 avg wage
- Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA: 230 employees, $49,040 avg wage
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV: 210 employees, $47,720 avg wage
- Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO: 210 employees, $51,280 avg wage
- Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX: 190 employees, $47,020 avg wage
- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA: 170 employees, $52,310 avg wage
Top 10 metropolitan statistical areas by employment for Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other.
Diversity
Demographic information on Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other in the US.
Gender and Age
The U.S. workforce for Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other is about 13,580 people in our OEWS extract.
Gender and age distribution for Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other.
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 Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other.
Education & Skills
Data on higher education choices and required skills for Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other.
Majors
O*NET-related majors commonly linked to Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other include Business, Social Sciences, General Studies.
Common majors for Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other.
Education Levels
The main educational levels achieved by Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other workers.
Education level distribution for Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other.
Skills
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other need many skills, but most especially Operation and Control, Critical Thinking, Speaking, Coordination, Operations Monitoring.
Required skills for Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other.
Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge areas and abilities required for Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other.
Knowledge Areas
The most important knowledge areas for Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other include English Language, Customer and Personal Service, Chemistry, Mechanical, Public Safety and Security.
Knowledge areas required for Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other.
Abilities
Key abilities needed for Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other include Multilimb Coordination, Manual Dexterity, Trunk Strength, Arm-Hand Steadiness, Extent Flexibility.
Required abilities for Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other.
Work Activities
Common work activities performed by Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other.
Daily Activities
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other spend their time on activities such as Handling and Moving Objects, Controlling Machines and Processes, Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships, Performing General Physical Activities, Getting Information.
Most important work activities for Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other.
About
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other earn $43,410 as the BLS national median annual wage.
SOC Code
37-3019 - Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other
Insights and Analysis
Compensation snapshot: Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other reports an average salary of $50,352.
Labor market presence: The current workforce is approximately 13,580 workers, indicating sustained demand.
Forward outlook: Projected annual growth is 10.9%, 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.