Hourly Wage for Golf Course Greenskeeper Salary in the United States
How much does a Golf Course Greenskeeper make hourly?
As of August 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Golf Course Greenskeeper in the United States is
$19, which translates to an annual salary of about $38,710.
However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors.
Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:
Top Earners (90th percentile): $21 per hour
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $16 to $20 per hour
Key Factors That Influence Golf Course Greenskeeper Salaries
A Golf Course Greenskeeper's salary isn't a fixed number.
It's shaped by several important factors.
Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.
How Experience Level Affects Golf Course Greenskeeper Salaries?
Experience is a primary driver of a Golf Course Greenskeeper's salary.
As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases.
Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:
Golf Course Assistant (1-3 years): $41,719
Golf Course Greenskeeper (3+ years): $38,709
Golf Course Superintendent (3-5 years): $67,575
Job Role
Years of Experience
Average Salary
Golf Course Assistant
1-3 years
$41,719
Golf Course Greenskeeper
3+ years
$38,709
Golf Course Superintendent
3-5 years
$67,575
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How Do Golf Course Greenskeeper Salaries Vary from State to State?
Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work.
States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors
often pay more to attract Golf Course Greenskeepers.
For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
Salaries can also vary between different cities.
Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay.
Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:
San Jose: $48,830
San Francisco: $48,290
Oakland: $47,280
San Jose, CA$48,830
San Francisco, CA$48,290
Oakland, CA$47,280
New York, NY$44,570
Paramus, NJ$44,030
Queens Village, NY$44,030
Passaic, NJ$43,990
Bergenfield, NJ$43,990
Stamford, CT$43,900
Huntington, NY$43,890
Newark, NJ$43,600
Bridgeport, CT$43,520
Vallejo, CA$43,440
New Brunswick, NJ$43,430
Petaluma, CA$43,410
Middlesex, NJ$43,330
Somerset, NJ$43,300
Santa Cruz, CA$43,250
Boston, MA$43,020
Monterey, CA$42,880
Seattle, WA$42,790
Santa Rosa, CA$42,790
Los Angeles, CA$42,770
Juneau, AK$42,670
Washington, DC$42,630
Orange, CA$42,490
Santa Ana, CA$42,390
Long Beach, CA$42,350
Anaheim, CA$42,340
Anchorage, AK$42,330
Santa Maria, CA$42,210
Everett, WA$42,200
Danbury, CT$42,070
Bremerton, WA$42,010
Tacoma, WA$41,870
New Suffolk, NY$41,870
Sacramento, CA$41,860
Santa Barbara, CA$41,820
Trenton, NJ$41,780
San Diego, CA$41,780
Brockton, MA$41,730
Fairbanks, AK$41,640
Lompoc, CA$41,540
Lowell, MA$41,510
Ventura, CA$41,500
Nashua, NH$41,490
Stockton, CA$41,490
Modesto, CA$41,210
Poughkeepsie, NY$41,120
Olympia, WA$41,050
Kennewick, WA$41,050
New Haven, CT$41,030
Lawrence, MA$40,890
Hartford, CT$40,850
Riverside, CA$40,850
New Bedford, MA$40,810
Richland, WA$40,810
Bakersfield, CA$40,750
San Bernardino, CA$40,740
New Britain, CT$40,730
Atlantic City, NJ$40,730
New London, CT$40,720
Norwich, CT$40,710
Portsmouth, NH$40,700
Boulder, CO$40,620
Portland, OR$40,560
Worcester, MA$40,560
Minneapolis, MN$40,440
Philadelphia, PA$40,390
Honolulu, HI$40,260
Saint Paul, MN$40,240
Vineland, NJ$40,230
Providence, RI$40,120
Chicago, IL$40,010
Bellingham, WA$39,960
Springfield, MA$39,930
Baltimore, MD$39,920
Chico, CA$39,820
Pittsfield, MA$39,720
Manchester, NH$39,640
Spokane, WA$39,470
Denver, CO$39,470
Albany, NY$39,290
Troy, NY$39,270
Nassau, NY$39,230
Schenectady, NY$39,190
Wilmington, DE$39,160
Burlington, VT$39,100
Salem, OR$39,090
Portland, ME$38,970
Yakima, WA$38,930
Rochester, MN$38,810
Reno, NV$38,790
Fresno, CA$38,790
Milwaukee, WI$38,760
Detroit, MI$38,720
Allentown, PA$38,710
Ann Arbor, MI$38,710
Colorado Springs, CO$38,640
Syracuse, NY$38,620
Carson City, NV$38,620
Houston, TX$38,570
Eugene, OR$38,550
Gary, IN$38,500
Springfield, OR$38,470
Bismarck, ND$38,460
Galveston, TX$38,440
Medford, OR$38,380
Fort Collins, CO$38,360
Concord, NH$38,340
Austin, TX$38,330
Mesa, AZ$38,250
Reading, PA$38,250
Phoenix, AZ$38,240
Dallas, TX$38,230
Saint Cloud, MN$38,190
Madison, WI$38,140
Utica, NY$38,040
Rochester, NY$37,970
Des Moines, IA$37,970
Raleigh, NC$37,970
Atlanta, GA$37,910
Battle Creek, MI$37,900
Salt Lake City, UT$37,890
Lancaster, PA$37,830
Harrisburg, PA$37,770
Champaign, IL$37,730
Kansas City, MO$37,730
Kansas City, KS$37,730
Fort Worth, TX$37,720
Columbus, OH$37,720
Boca Raton, FL$37,710
Pittsburgh, PA$37,690
Richmond, VA$37,680
Indianapolis, IN$37,670
Cleveland, OH$37,660
Cincinnati, OH$37,620
Las Vegas, NV$37,620
Petersburg, VA$37,560
Huntsville, AL$37,500
Lansing, MI$37,480
Lebanon, PA$37,470
Pueblo, CO$37,470
Appleton, WI$37,460
Buffalo, NY$37,440
Dayton, OH$37,430
Charlotte, NC$37,420
Racine, WI$37,420
Saint Louis, MO$37,410
York, PA$37,380
Elkhart, IN$37,380
Gastonia, NC$37,380
Billings, MT$37,370
Beaumont, TX$37,360
Lorain, OH$37,350
Benton Harbor, MI$37,340
Toledo, OH$37,330
Rock Hill, SC$37,310
Binghamton, NY$37,310
Rockford, IL$37,290
Springfield, IL$37,270
Elyria, OH$37,270
Fargo, ND$37,270
Flagstaff, AZ$37,240
Fort Lauderdale, FL$37,220
Duluth, MN$37,200
Miami, FL$37,200
Cheyenne, WY$37,170
Grand Forks, ND$37,170
Bangor, ME$37,080
Cedar Rapids, IA$37,040
Durham, NC$37,030
Louisville, KY$37,020
Grand Rapids, MI$37,010
Hialeah, FL$37,010
Casper, WY$36,960
Scranton, PA$36,910
New Orleans, LA$36,900
Virginia Beach, VA$36,890
Akron, OH$36,880
Peoria, IL$36,830
Sarasota, FL$36,820
Nashville, TN$36,790
Omaha, NE$36,790
Green Bay, WI$36,790
Baton Rouge, LA$36,770
Charleston, SC$36,760
Jamestown, NY$36,740
Davenport, IA$36,740
Tucson, AZ$36,720
Saint Petersburg, FL$36,700
Tampa, FL$36,690
Evansville, IN$36,670
Port Arthur, TX$36,670
Bradenton, FL$36,650
Santa Fe, NM$36,590
Orlando, FL$36,520
Clearwater, FL$36,500
La Crosse, WI$36,420
Canton, OH$36,420
Albuquerque, NM$36,400
Newport News, VA$36,400
High Point, NC$36,380
Ogden, UT$36,370
Corpus Christi, TX$36,340
Norfolk, VA$36,310
Laramie, WY$36,310
Rock Island, IL$36,290
Saginaw, MI$36,280
Jacksonville, FL$36,280
Salisbury, NC$36,270
Boise, ID$36,260
Moline, IL$36,240
Fort Myers, FL$36,230
Memphis, TN$36,230
Tulsa, OK$36,210
Waterloo, IA$36,180
Spartanburg, SC$36,140
Lincoln, NE$36,120
Fort Wayne, IN$36,120
Provo, UT$36,110
Cedar Falls, IA$36,070
San Antonio, TX$36,050
Greensboro, NC$36,040
South Bend, IN$36,030
Savannah, GA$35,990
Birmingham, AL$35,970
Muskegon, MI$35,970
Winston Salem, NC$35,950
Lake Charles, LA$35,860
Anderson, IN$35,850
Lexington, KY$35,840
Augusta, GA$35,830
Greenville, SC$35,830
Lima, OH$35,800
Wichita, KS$35,790
Tuscaloosa, AL$35,790
Columbia, SC$35,760
Springfield, OH$35,750
Asheville, NC$35,690
Bloomington, IN$35,660
Knoxville, TN$35,520
Shreveport, LA$35,520
Wilmington, NC$35,470
Roanoke, VA$35,470
Topeka, KS$35,400
Frankfort, KY$35,390
Oklahoma City, OK$35,370
Chillicothe, OH$35,350
Longview, TX$35,350
Melbourne, FL$35,340
Sioux Falls, SD$35,280
Mobile, AL$35,280
Terre Haute, IN$35,260
Altoona, PA$35,240
Amarillo, TX$35,210
Killeen, TX$35,200
Fayetteville, AR$35,170
Chattanooga, TN$35,160
Sioux City, IA$35,120
Idaho Falls, ID$35,110
Lynchburg, VA$35,080
Gainesville, FL$35,030
Portsmouth, OH$35,010
Little Rock, AR$35,010
Lafayette, LA$34,990
Youngstown, OH$34,990
Daytona Beach, FL$34,970
Clarksville, TN$34,960
Pensacola, FL$34,960
Temple, TX$34,960
Hopkinsville, KY$34,840
Erie, PA$34,840
Florence, SC$34,820
Charleston, WV$34,760
Great Falls, MT$34,740
Tallahassee, FL$34,680
Macon, GA$34,680
Fayetteville, NC$34,670
Waco, TX$34,670
Helena, MT$34,640
Pine Bluff, AR$34,620
Vincennes, IN$34,580
Lubbock, TX$34,560
Alamogordo, NM$34,540
Twin Falls, ID$34,500
Rapid City, SD$34,490
Jackson, MS$34,420
Huntington, WV$34,420
Greenville, MS$34,420
Parkersburg, WV$34,380
Montgomery, AL$34,370
Wichita Falls, TX$34,330
Springfield, MO$34,330
Biloxi, MS$34,310
Monroe, LA$34,270
Johnstown, PA$34,250
Sumter, SC$34,230
Columbus, GA$34,230
Pascagoula, MS$34,150
Abilene, TX$34,150
Kingsport, TN$34,050
Albany, GA$34,050
Gulfport, MS$34,040
Alexandria, LA$33,910
Fort Smith, AR$33,820
El Paso, TX$33,710
Las Cruces, NM$33,540
Harlingen, TX$33,440
Pocatello, ID$33,430
Florence, AL$33,380
Brownsville, TX$33,380
Mcallen, TX$33,290
Dothan, AL$33,240
Columbus, MS$33,010
Altus, OK$32,830
Lawton, OK$32,760
Pierre, SD$32,620
What Skills Can Increase a Golf Course Greenskeeper's Salary?
Demanded Skills for the Role:
Customer Service (Mentioned in 21.65% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
Diversity and Inclusion (Mentioned in 1.13% Job Postings): Developing and promoting acquaintance, empowerment, and integration of each unique individual to create a productive and safe working environment.
Repairing (Mentioned in 0.82% Job Postings): To put something that is damaged, broken, or not working correctly, back into good condition or make it work again.
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Skills
Demand Percentage
Customer Service
21.65%
Diversity and Inclusion
1.13%
Repairing
0.82%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay.
Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Golf Course Greenskeeper's salary.
Collaborating: Can increase your salary by up to 27%.
Repairing: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Motivating: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill
Salary
Salary % Increase
Collaborating
$49,162
27%
Repairing
$43,742
13%
Motivating
$43,742
13%
Networking
$43,355
12%
Preventive Maintenance
$42,194
9%
Equipment Maintenance
$41,420
7%
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Golf Course Greenskeeper Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise
Golf Course Greenskeeper salary potential scales significantly with company size.
Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $41,090.
While startup companies pay approximate $34,882.
Golf Course Greenskeeper Salary by Company Size
Company Size
Employees
Average Salary
Startup
1~50
$34,882
Growth Stage
51~500
$36,863
Established
501~5000
$39,717
Enterprise
5000+
$41,090
Golf Course Greenskeeper Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors
For Golf Course Greenskeeper roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential
by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries).
Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Hospitality & Leisure,
offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely,
Golf Course Greenskeeper positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay,
as this sector often view Golf Course Greenskeeper as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.
The top paying industry for a Golf Course Greenskeeper
Understanding how a Golf Course Greenskeeper's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting.
Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role.
Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.
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Monthly
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Last Updated on August 01, 2026
$33,580
Average$38,710/year
$41,830
$2,798
Average$3,226/month
$3,486
$646
Average$744/week
$804
$16
Average$19/hour
$20
Annual Salary
Monthly Pay
Weekly Pay
Hourly Wage
75th Percentile
$41,830
$3,486
$804
$20
Average
$38,710
$3,226
$744
$19
25th Percentile
$33,580
$2,798
$646
$16
Salaries of jobs related to Golf Course Greenskeeper
Salaries for a Golf Course Greenskeeper can change over time,
reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy.
The median salary decreased from $37,493 in 2023
to around $36,772 in 2025,
reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy.
For a detailed analysis of Golf Course Greenskeeper salary trends,
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Average Annual Salary of Golf Course Greenskeeper Over Time
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2023
$37,493
2024
$37,040
2025
$36,772
2026
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2027
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2024
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Common company salaries for Golf Course Greenskeeper
Here are companies hiring for Golf Course Greenskeeper and their salaries, click below for more details.
N
$97,099/per year
New York Police Department
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
S
$95,962/per year
State of New York - Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
U
$94,615/per year
US Department of Transportation
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
U
$93,141/per year
US General Services Administration
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
L
$92,342/per year
Los Angeles County
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
D
$92,011/per year
Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Prisons
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
U
$91,967/per year
US Department of Commerce
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
U
$91,755/per year
US Department of Energy
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
F
$91,673/per year
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
N
$90,276/per year
Naval Sea Systems Command
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
T
$88,975/per year
The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
S
$88,721/per year
San Diego County
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
T
$88,664/per year
The TTB
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
L
$87,569/per year
Lutheran Services
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
M
$85,066/per year
Maryland Inc
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
S
$83,780/per year
State University of New York
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
N
$82,969/per year
New York State
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
P
$82,703/per year
Puerto Rico Department of Education
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
U
$80,526/per year
US Central Command
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
H
$80,286/per year
Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
A
$79,270/per year
Air Force Reserve
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
A
$78,505/per year
American Automobile Association (AAA)
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
S
$76,678/per year
State of Florida - Department of Health
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
N
$75,183/per year
New York State Department
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
S
$75,106/per year
State University System of Florida
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
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FAQ about Golf Course Greenskeeper
1. What industry pays the highest salary for Golf Course Greenskeeper?
The Hospitality & Leisure industry offers the highest average compensation for Golf Course Greenskeeper roles,
with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.
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