Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay in Colorado
$46,840avg. a year
$22.52 an hour · 21,990 employed
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Colorado earn an average of $46,840 a year. That is $4,550 (11%) more than the U.S. average of $42,290. The best-paying metro area is Boulder, CO at $50,580.
$45,760Median pay
$22.52Average hourly
+28%Avg. pay since 2020
#7Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Colorado metro areas
Average pay for landscaping and groundskeeping workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 7.
11,200 jobs
Boulder, CO
$50,580
$24.32 an hour
210,900 jobs
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
$47,770
$22.96 an hour
31,360 jobs
Greeley, CO
$45,830
$22.04 an hour
41,610 jobs
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO
$44,560
$21.43 an hour
52,410 jobs
Colorado Springs, CO
$44,150
$21.23 an hour
6560 jobs
Grand Junction, CO
$42,600
$20.48 an hour
7400 jobs
Pueblo, CO
$41,910
$20.15 an hour
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Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay in Colorado, charted
Pay over time
Colorado, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Colorado landscaping and groundskeeping workers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Colorado vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $42,290 | $20.33 |
| Colorado | $46,840 | $22.52 |
| Utah | $42,800 | $20.58 |
| Nebraska | $42,340 | $20.36 |
| Kansas | $40,530 | $19.49 |
| New Mexico | $39,660 | $19.07 |
| Wyoming | $39,140 | $18.82 |
Related jobs in Colorado
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$41,820
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$39,490
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$57,810
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$64,410
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$54,020
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$52,340
Average pay, Colorado, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do landscaping and groundskeeping workers make in Colorado?
The average is $46,840 a year, and the median is $45,760. That is $4,550 (11%) more than the U.S. average of $42,290.
What is the hourly wage in Colorado?
$22.52 an hour on average; the median is $22.00.
Where in Colorado do they earn the most?
Boulder, CO ($50,580), followed by Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO ($47,770). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Pueblo, CO ($41,910).
How does Colorado rank?
Colorado ranks #7 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 37-3011. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national landscaping and groundskeeping workers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.