Golf Course Groundskeeper Salary in the United States

How much does a Golf Course Groundskeeper make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Golf Course Groundskeeper in the United States is $66,721 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

However, a Golf Course Groundskeeper's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $84,938
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $58,661 to $76,256
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,323
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View as table View as graph 25% $58,661 10% $51,323 90% $84,938 75% $76,256 $66,721 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Golf Course Groundskeeper Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $76,256 $6,355 $1,466 $37
Average $66,721 $5,560 $1,283 $32
25th Percentile $58,661 $4,888 $1,128 $28
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Key Factors That Influence Golf Course Groundskeeper Salaries

A Golf Course Groundskeeper'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 Groundskeeper Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Golf Course Groundskeeper'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $65,601
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $65,937
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $67,057
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $68,400
  • Expert (over 8 years): $71,125
Levels Salary
Entry Level Golf Course Groundskeeper$65,601
Intermediate Level Golf Course Groundskeeper$65,937
Senior Level Golf Course Groundskeeper$67,057
Specialist Level Golf Course Groundskeeper$68,400
Expert Level Golf Course Groundskeeper$71,125
$65,601 0 yr
$65,937 < 2 yrs
$67,057 2-4 yrs
$68,400 5-8 yrs
$71,125 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Golf Course Groundskeepers

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: $84,155
  • San Francisco: $83,233
  • Oakland: $81,479

What Skills Can Increase a Golf Course Groundskeeper's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Scheduling (Mentioned in 10.28% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
  • Asset Management (Mentioned in 2.09% Job Postings): Asset management refers to systematic approach to the governance and realization of value from the things that a group or entity is responsible for, over their whole life cycles. It may apply both to tangible assets (physical objects such as buildings or equipment) and to intangible assets (such as human capital, intellectual property, goodwill and/or financial assets). Asset management is a systematic process of developing, operating, maintaining, upgrading, and disposing of assets in the most cost-effective manner (including all costs, risks and performance attributes). The term is commonly used in the financial sector to describe people and companies who manage investments on behalf of others. Those include, for example, investment managers that manage the assets of a pension fund. It is also increasingly used in both the business world and public infrastructure sectors to ensure a coordinated approach to the optimization of costs, risks, service/performance and sustainability.
  • Safety Training (Mentioned in 1.34% Job Postings): Providing learning programs designed to train employees on precautionary processes and procedures to perform their duties safely and effectively.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Scheduling 10.28%
Asset Management 2.09%
Safety Training 1.34%
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 Groundskeeper's salary.
  • Interviewing: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Business Administration: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Facility Management: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Interviewing
$74,727
12%
Business Administration
$73,393
10%
Facility Management
$72,726
9%
Forecasting
$70,724
6%
Budget Management
$70,724
6%
Leadership
$70,724
6%
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Golf Course Groundskeeper Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Golf Course Groundskeeper 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 Groundskeeper positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Golf Course Groundskeeper as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Golf Course Groundskeeper

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Hospitality & Leisure$80,065$38.020%

Golf Course Groundskeeper Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Golf Course Groundskeeper'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 July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Golf Course Groundskeeper

Salaries for a Golf Course Groundskeeper can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $57,954 in 2023 to around $58,038 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Golf Course Groundskeeper salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Golf Course Groundskeeper Over Time

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2023
$57,954
2024
$58,539
2025
$58,038
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2023 $57,954
2024 $58,539
2025 $58,038
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