What is a Grounds Maintenance Worker?
Example of Grounds Maintenance Worker Job All grounds maintenance workers not listed separately.
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Types of Grounds Maintenance Worker
- Chimney Sweeper
- Trailhead Maintenance Worker
- Tree Trimmer Helper
- Garden Worker
- Campground Attendant
Grounds Maintenance Worker Employment Estimates
There were about 18,900 jobs for Grounds Maintenance Worker in 2016 (in the United States). New jobs are being produced at a rate of 9% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 1,700 new jobs for Grounds Maintenance Worker by 2026. There will be an estimated 2,500 positions for Grounds Maintenance Worker per year.

The states with the most job growth for Grounds Maintenance Worker are North Dakota, West Virginia, and Florida. Watch out if you plan on working in South Carolina, Pennsylvania, or Ohio. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.
Salary for a Grounds Maintenance Worker
The average yearly salary of a Grounds Maintenance Worker ranges between $20,590 and $63,020.

Grounds Maintenance Workers who work in Alabama, Pennsylvania, or Massachusetts, make the highest salaries.
Below is a list of the median annual salaries for Grounds Maintenance Workers in different U.S. states.
State | Annual Mean Salary |
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Alabama | $58,550 |
Alaska | $42,600 |
Arizona | $35,680 |
Arkansas | $32,260 |
California | $38,920 |
Colorado | $42,540 |
Connecticut | $46,900 |
District of Columbia | $52,900 |
Florida | $30,900 |
Georgia | $47,100 |
Idaho | $33,480 |
Illinois | $40,640 |
Indiana | $38,580 |
Iowa | $35,870 |
Kansas | $40,540 |
Kentucky | $53,570 |
Louisiana | $27,020 |
Maine | $38,300 |
Maryland | $35,710 |
Massachusetts | $57,040 |
Michigan | $50,390 |
Minnesota | $45,710 |
Mississippi | $36,750 |
Missouri | $50,100 |
Montana | $36,160 |
Nevada | $50,030 |
New Hampshire | $42,330 |
New Jersey | $34,640 |
New Mexico | $43,490 |
New York | $29,520 |
North Carolina | $45,830 |
Ohio | $39,570 |
Oklahoma | $33,230 |
Oregon | $31,080 |
Pennsylvania | $57,430 |
South Carolina | $44,640 |
Tennessee | $32,050 |
Texas | $32,590 |
Utah | $38,470 |
Vermont | $36,180 |
Virginia | $48,570 |
Washington | $42,490 |
West Virginia | $32,770 |
Wisconsin | $51,090 |
Wyoming | $27,350 |
Where do Grounds Maintenance Workers Work?

The table below shows some of the most common industries where those employed in this career field work.

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