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Hourly Wage for Groundskeeper, Sr. Salary in the United States

What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Groundskeeper, Sr.?

As of May 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Groundskeeper, Sr. in the United States is $21, which translates to an annual salary of about $43,030.

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): $26 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $19 to $23 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $17 per hour
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Groundskeeper, Sr. Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $48,701 $4,058 $937 $23
Average $43,030 $3,586 $828 $21
25th Percentile $38,555 $3,213 $741 $19
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Key Factors That Influence Groundskeeper, Sr. Salaries

A Groundskeeper, Sr.'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Groundskeeper, Sr. Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Groundskeeper, Sr.'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:

  • Groundskeeper (0-1 years): $38,107
  • Groundskeeper, Sr. (1-3 years): $43,030
  • Building and Grounds Supervisor I (3+ years): $61,680
  • Building and Grounds Supervisor II (3+ years): $79,210
  • Building and Grounds Supervisor III (3-5 years): $87,706
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Groundskeeper0-1 years$38,107
Groundskeeper, Sr.1-3 years$43,030
Building and Grounds Supervisor I3+ years$61,680
Building and Grounds Supervisor II3+ years$79,210
Building and Grounds Supervisor III3-5 years$87,706
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Top Paying Cities for Groundskeeper, Sr.s

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: $54,274
  • San Francisco: $53,679
  • Oakland: $52,548

What Skills Can Increase a Groundskeeper, Sr.'s Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 22.38% 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.
  • Preventative Maintenance (Mentioned in 1.96% Job Postings): Developing and implementing maintenance strategies to increase equipment life expectancy and avoid unplanned downtime.
  • Carpentry (Mentioned in 1.26% Job Postings): Carpentry is a skilled trade and a craft in which the primary work performed is the cutting, shaping and installation of building materials during the construction of buildings, ships, timber bridges, concrete formwork, etc. Carpenters traditionally worked with natural wood and did the rougher work such as framing, but today many other materials are also used and sometimes the finer trades of cabinetmaking and furniture building are considered carpentry. In the United States, 98.5% of carpenters are male, and it was the fourth most male-dominated occupation in the country in 1999. In 2006 in the United States, there were about 1.5 million carpentry positions. Carpenters are usually the first tradesmen on a job and the last to leave. Carpenters normally framed post-and-beam buildings until the end of the 19th century; now this old fashioned carpentry is called timber framing. Carpenters learn this trade by being employed through an apprenticeship training—normally 4 years—and qualify by successfully completing that country's competence test in places such as the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia and South Africa. It is also common that the skill can be learned by gaining work experience other than a formal training program, which may be the case in many places.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 22.38%
Preventative Maintenance 1.96%
Carpentry 1.26%
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 Groundskeeper, Sr.'s salary.
  • Listening: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Integrity: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Scheduling: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Listening
$48,624
13%
Integrity
$46,903
9%
Scheduling
$46,042
7%
Written Communication
$45,612
6%
Leadership
$45,612
6%
Analysis
$45,182
5%
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How Education impacts a Groundskeeper, Sr.'s Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Groundskeeper, Sr.s enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Groundskeeper, Sr. with a No Diploma is between $41,392 and $45,101).

Groundskeeper, Sr. Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Groundskeeper, Sr.
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.0%
High School 50.0%
Associates 26.0%
Bachelors 20.0%
Masters 2.0%
Doctorate 2.0%
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Groundskeeper, Sr. Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Groundskeeper, Sr.'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.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Groundskeeper, Sr.

Salaries for a Groundskeeper, Sr. can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $41,783 in 2023 to around $41,750 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Groundskeeper, Sr. salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Groundskeeper, Sr. Over Time

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2023
$41,783
2024
$42,036
2025
$41,750
2026
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2023 $41,783
2024 $42,036
2025 $41,750
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FAQ about Groundskeeper, Sr.

1. What are the responsibilities of Groundskeeper, Sr.?

Cuts and maintains lawns and grass. Rakes leaves and cares for plants, flowers, trees, and shrubs. Determines the appropriate plants or shrubs for walkways or garden areas. Provides grounds maintenance in all seasons. Responsible for snow and dirt removal. Keeps the grounds and environment of a facility in a clean, attractive, orderly, safe, and healthy condition. Operates light trucks and assorted power equipment. Performs routine cleaning and maintenance on gardening and grounds equipment. May require horticultural training. Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Typically requires 1-3 years of related experience.

2. What are the skills of Groundskeeper, Sr.

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Customer Service: 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.

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Preventative Maintenance: Developing and implementing maintenance strategies to increase equipment life expectancy and avoid unplanned downtime.

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Carpentry: Carpentry is a skilled trade and a craft in which the primary work performed is the cutting, shaping and installation of building materials during the construction of buildings, ships, timber bridges, concrete formwork, etc. Carpenters traditionally worked with natural wood and did the rougher work such as framing, but today many other materials are also used and sometimes the finer trades of cabinetmaking and furniture building are considered carpentry. In the United States, 98.5% of carpenters are male, and it was the fourth most male-dominated occupation in the country in 1999. In 2006 in the United States, there were about 1.5 million carpentry positions. Carpenters are usually the first tradesmen on a job and the last to leave. Carpenters normally framed post-and-beam buildings until the end of the 19th century; now this old fashioned carpentry is called timber framing. Carpenters learn this trade by being employed through an apprenticeship training—normally 4 years—and qualify by successfully completing that country's competence test in places such as the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia and South Africa. It is also common that the skill can be learned by gaining work experience other than a formal training program, which may be the case in many places.

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