Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay in Ohio
$39,890avg. a year
$19.18 an hour · 34,420 employed
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Ohio earn an average of $39,890 a year. That is $2,400 (6%) less than the U.S. average of $42,290. The best-paying metro area is Columbus, OH at $41,450.
$38,220Median pay
$19.18Average hourly
+25%Avg. pay since 2020
#34Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Ohio metro areas
Average pay for landscaping and groundskeeping workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 15.
16,820 jobs
Columbus, OH
$41,450
$19.93 an hour
26,610 jobs
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
$41,020
$19.72 an hour
36,910 jobs
Cleveland, OH
$40,660
$19.55 an hour
42,080 jobs
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH
$40,560
$19.50 an hour
51,740 jobs
Toledo, OH
$39,340
$18.91 an hour
62,250 jobs
Akron, OH
$39,160
$18.83 an hour
7450 jobs
Sandusky, OH
$38,230
$18.38 an hour
8310 jobs
Springfield, OH
$37,650
$18.10 an hour
91,200 jobs
Canton-Massillon, OH
$37,010
$17.79 an hour
10230 jobs
Lima, OH
$36,630
$17.61 an hour
11310 jobs
Mansfield, OH
$36,410
$17.51 an hour
121,030 jobs
Youngstown-Warren, OH
$36,160
$17.38 an hour
13390 jobs
Wheeling, WV-OH
$35,780
$17.20 an hour
14590 jobs
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH
$34,600
$16.63 an hour
15240 jobs
Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH
$33,760
$16.23 an hour
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Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay in Ohio, charted
Pay over time
Ohio, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Ohio landscaping and groundskeeping workers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Ohio vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $42,290 | $20.33 |
| Ohio | $39,890 | $19.18 |
| Pennsylvania | $41,490 | $19.95 |
| Michigan | $40,550 | $19.49 |
| Indiana | $40,020 | $19.24 |
| Kentucky | $38,140 | $18.34 |
| West Virginia | $33,870 | $16.29 |
Related jobs in Ohio
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$37,560
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$32,620
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$48,730
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$58,100
- Pest Control Workers$44,160
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$51,230
Average pay, Ohio, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do landscaping and groundskeeping workers make in Ohio?
The average is $39,890 a year, and the median is $38,220. That is $2,400 (6%) less than the U.S. average of $42,290.
What is the hourly wage in Ohio?
$19.18 an hour on average; the median is $18.38.
Where in Ohio do they earn the most?
Columbus, OH ($41,450), followed by Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN ($41,020). The lowest average among 15 metro areas with data is Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH ($33,760).
How does Ohio rank?
Ohio ranks #34 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.