Groundskeeper

Code: 37-3011.00

Also known as: Gardener, Greenskeeper, Grounds Maintenance Worker, Grounds Person, Grounds Worker, Grounds/Maintenance Specialist, Groundskeeper, Landscape Specialist, Landscape Technician, Outside Maintenance Worker

Description: Groundskeepers maintain the grounds and outdoor areas of homes, commercial properties, and public spaces. This job usually does not require a college education, but some employers require Groundskeepers to complete training in horticulture or landscaping. Some groundskeepers obtain specialized certifications.

Groundskeeper

Typical wages


10% $22,800
25% $27,060
Median $31,730
75% $38,930
90% $48,310
10% $10.96
25% $13.01
Median $15.26
75% $18.72
90% $23.23

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
1,188,000
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
1,307,900
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 158,900