Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay in North Carolina
$39,600avg. a year
$19.04 an hour · 32,730 employed
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in North Carolina earn an average of $39,600 a year. That is $2,690 (6%) less than the U.S. average of $42,290. The best-paying metro area is Durham-Chapel Hill, NC at $41,850.
$37,910Median pay
$19.04Average hourly
+31%Avg. pay since 2020
#37Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying North Carolina metro areas
Average pay for landscaping and groundskeeping workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 16.
11,710 jobs
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
$41,850
$20.12 an hour
28,400 jobs
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
$41,320
$19.87 an hour
35,710 jobs
Raleigh-Cary, NC
$41,310
$19.86 an hour
41,320 jobs
Asheville, NC
$41,160
$19.79 an hour
51,820 jobs
Winston-Salem, NC
$39,850
$19.16 an hour
61,730 jobs
Greensboro-High Point, NC
$38,680
$18.60 an hour
74,410 jobs
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC
$38,590
$18.56 an hour
8470 jobs
Burlington, NC
$38,450
$18.49 an hour
9220 jobs
Rocky Mount, NC
$38,390
$18.46 an hour
102,190 jobs
Wilmington, NC
$37,950
$18.24 an hour
11790 jobs
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC
$37,830
$18.19 an hour
12680 jobs
Fayetteville, NC
$37,400
$17.98 an hour
13430 jobs
Greenville, NC
$37,080
$17.83 an hour
14440 jobs
Jacksonville, NC
$35,980
$17.30 an hour
15270 jobs
Goldsboro, NC
$35,900
$17.26 an hour
16750 jobs
Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC
$35,810
$17.21 an hour
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Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay in North Carolina, charted
Pay over time
North Carolina, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where North Carolina landscaping and groundskeeping workers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
May 2025 · North Carolina highlighted · tap a state
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North Carolina vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $42,290 | $20.33 |
| North Carolina | $39,600 | $19.04 |
| Virginia | $40,770 | $19.60 |
| Tennessee | $38,600 | $18.56 |
| Georgia | $38,500 | $18.51 |
| South Carolina | $37,520 | $18.04 |
Related jobs in North Carolina
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34,090
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$33,430
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$50,710
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$57,710
- Pest Control Workers$45,520
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$52,020
Average pay, North Carolina, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do landscaping and groundskeeping workers make in North Carolina?
The average is $39,600 a year, and the median is $37,910. That is $2,690 (6%) less than the U.S. average of $42,290.
What is the hourly wage in North Carolina?
$19.04 an hour on average; the median is $18.22.
Where in North Carolina do they earn the most?
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC ($41,850), followed by Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC ($41,320). The lowest average among 16 metro areas with data is Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC ($35,810).
How does North Carolina rank?
North Carolina ranks #37 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.