Grounds Crew Salary in the United States

How much does a Grounds Crew make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Grounds Crew in the United States is $74,515 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

However, a Grounds Crew's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $85,691
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,543 to $80,365
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,196
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Grounds Crew Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $80,365 $6,697 $1,545 $39
Average $74,515 $6,210 $1,433 $36
25th Percentile $67,543 $5,629 $1,299 $32
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Key Factors That Influence Grounds Crew Salaries

A Grounds Crew'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 Grounds Crew Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Grounds Crew'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): $75,968
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $85,547
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $100,558
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $136,210
  • Expert (over 8 years): $168,143
Levels Salary
Grounds C... Level Grounds Crew$75,968
Flight In... Level Grounds Crew$85,547
Flight In... Level Grounds Crew$100,558
Flight In... Level Grounds Crew$136,210
Flight In... Level Grounds Crew$168,143
$75,968 0 yr
$85,547 < 2 yrs
$100,558 2-4 yrs
$136,210 5-8 yrs
$168,143 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Grounds Crews

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: $93,986
  • San Francisco: $92,957
  • Oakland: $90,998

What Skills Can Increase a Grounds Crew's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 28.94% 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.
  • Aircraft Maintenance (Mentioned in 1.86% Job Postings): Aircraft maintenance is the performance of tasks required to ensure the continuing airworthiness of an aircraft or aircraft part, including overhaul, inspection, replacement, defect rectification, and the embodiment of modifications, compliance with airworthiness directives and repair.
  • Data Quality (Mentioned in 0.78% Job Postings): Data quality refers to the condition of a set of values of qualitative or quantitative variables. There are many definitions of data quality but data is generally considered high quality if it is "fit for [its] intended uses in operations, decision making and planning". Alternatively, data is deemed of high quality if it correctly represents the real-world construct to which it refers. Furthermore, apart from these definitions, as data volume increases, the question of internal data consistency becomes significant, regardless of fitness for use for any particular external purpose. People's views on data quality can often be in disagreement, even when discussing the same set of data used for the same purpose. Data cleansing may be required in order to ensure data quality.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 28.94%
Aircraft Maintenance 1.86%
Data Quality 0.78%
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 Grounds Crew's salary.
  • Catering: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
  • Work Under Pressure: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Physical Security: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Catering
$90,909
22%
Work Under Pressure
$84,202
13%
Physical Security
$84,202
13%
Goal Oriented
$82,712
11%
Support Services
$82,712
11%
Project Management
$82,712
11%
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Grounds Crew Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Grounds Crew roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and MFG Durable sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Grounds Crew positions in Transportation or Aerospace & Defense typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Grounds Crew as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Grounds Crew

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$111,773$54.050%
MFG Durable$89,418$43.020%

How Education impacts a Grounds Crew's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Grounds Crews enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate 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 Grounds Crew with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $73,650 and $79,072).

Grounds Crew Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Grounds Crew
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 33.3%
High School 33.3%
Associates 0.0%
Bachelors 66.7%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Grounds Crew Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Grounds Crew'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Grounds Crew

Salaries for a Grounds Crew can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $55,579 in 2023 to around $53,265 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Grounds Crew salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Grounds Crew Over Time

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2023
$55,579
2024
$54,414
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$53,265
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2024 $54,414
2025 $53,265
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    Columbus, OH

    Schneider | Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Grounds Crew

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Grounds Crew?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Grounds Crew roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

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