Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay in Indiana
$40,020avg. a year
$19.24 an hour · 19,260 employed
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Indiana earn an average of $40,020 a year. That is $2,270 (5%) less than the U.S. average of $42,290. The best-paying metro area is Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN at $46,090.
$38,070Median pay
$19.24Average hourly
+26%Avg. pay since 2020
#33Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Indiana metro areas
Average pay for landscaping and groundskeeping workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 15.
125,160 jobs
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
$46,090
$22.16 an hour
2530 jobs
Elkhart-Goshen, IN
$41,270
$19.84 an hour
36,610 jobs
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
$41,020
$19.72 an hour
46,980 jobs
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN
$40,960
$19.69 an hour
53,130 jobs
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
$40,740
$19.59 an hour
61,410 jobs
Fort Wayne, IN
$40,090
$19.27 an hour
7530 jobs
Bloomington, IN
$39,830
$19.15 an hour
8170 jobs
Columbus, IN
$39,530
$19.01 an hour
9340 jobs
Michigan City-La Porte, IN
$39,410
$18.95 an hour
10430 jobs
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN
$39,400
$18.94 an hour
11830 jobs
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI
$38,900
$18.70 an hour
12670 jobs
Muncie, IN
$38,660
$18.59 an hour
13230 jobs
Kokomo, IN
$38,000
$18.27 an hour
14770 jobs
Evansville, IN
$36,940
$17.76 an hour
15320 jobs
Terre Haute, IN
$35,970
$17.29 an hour
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Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay in Indiana, charted
Pay over time
Indiana, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Indiana landscaping and groundskeeping workers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Indiana vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $42,290 | $20.33 |
| Indiana | $40,020 | $19.24 |
| Illinois | $44,800 | $21.54 |
| Michigan | $40,550 | $19.49 |
| Ohio | $39,890 | $19.18 |
| Kentucky | $38,140 | $18.34 |
Related jobs in Indiana
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$47,100
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36,790
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$33,020
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$53,890
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$62,540
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$49,980
Average pay, Indiana, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do landscaping and groundskeeping workers make in Indiana?
The average is $40,020 a year, and the median is $38,070. That is $2,270 (5%) less than the U.S. average of $42,290.
What is the hourly wage in Indiana?
$19.24 an hour on average; the median is $18.30.
Where in Indiana do they earn the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN ($46,090), followed by Elkhart-Goshen, IN ($41,270). The lowest average among 15 metro areas with data is Terre Haute, IN ($35,970).
How does Indiana rank?
Indiana ranks #33 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.