What are the main factors that influence a Grounds Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Grounds Manager's salary?

A Grounds Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $83,901 for beginners, reaching about $85,739 at mid-level, and approach $89,765 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Grounds Manager?

Grounds Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Grounds Manager roles are District of Columbia $97,745, California $97,374, Massachusetts $96,077. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Grounds Manager roles make?

Salaries for Grounds Manager level roles vary by specialization: Building & Grounds Maintenance Supervisor III: $87,800; Building and Grounds Supervisor III: $87,710; Building & Grounds Maintenance Supervisor II: $79,300; Building and Grounds Supervisor II: $79,230; Grounds Maintenance Manager: $66,020.

Grounds Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Grounds Manager make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Grounds Manager in Delaware is $89,402 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $112,972
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,285 to $101,740
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,252

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Grounds Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,740	$8,478	$1,957	$49
Average	$89,402	$7,450	$1,719	$43
25th Percentile	$77,285	$6,440	$1,486	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Grounds Manager Salaries

A Grounds Manager'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 Grounds Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Grounds Manager'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): $83,901
Early Career (1-2 years): $84,452
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $85,739
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $87,209
Expert (over 8 years): $89,765

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Grounds Manager	$83,901
Intermediate Level Grounds Manager	$84,452
Senior Level Grounds Manager	$85,739
Specialist Level Grounds Manager	$87,209
Expert Level Grounds Manager	$89,765

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How Do Grounds Manager 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 Grounds Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $97,745.
California: $97,374.
Massachusetts: $96,077.

District of Columbia $97,745 California $97,374 Massachusetts $96,077 Washington $95,723 New Jersey $95,688 Alaska $95,565 Connecticut $94,346 New York $93,852

Hawaii $92,272 Rhode Island $91,530 Maryland $91,027 Minnesota $90,338 Colorado $90,073 Illinois $89,985 Oregon $89,650 Delaware $89,402

New Hampshire $89,247 Virginia $88,899 Pennsylvania $87,884 Nevada $87,372 North Dakota $87,204 Michigan $86,939 Wisconsin $86,842 Vermont $86,648

Texas $86,110 Maine $86,074 Arizona $86,021 Ohio $85,960 Georgia $85,147 Indiana $84,741 Wyoming $84,662 Utah $84,538

Iowa $84,485 Kansas $84,061 Louisiana $83,938 North Carolina $83,894 Missouri $83,876 Florida $83,532 Montana $83,346 Nebraska $83,170

Kentucky $83,073 South Carolina $82,720 Tennessee $82,499 Idaho $82,411 New Mexico $81,766 Oklahoma $81,625 Alabama $81,104 South Dakota $80,230

Arkansas $79,753 West Virginia $79,497 Mississippi $78,729

Top Paying Cities for Grounds Managers

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:

Lincoln: $89,000
Little Creek: $89,651
Magnolia: $89,523

Lincoln, DE $89,000 Little Creek, DE $89,651 Magnolia, DE $89,523 Milford, DE $89,226 Marydel, DE $89,372 Millsboro, DE $88,626 Millville, DE $88,763 Milton, DE $88,917

Nassau, DE $88,981 Ocean View, DE $88,748 Rehoboth Beach, DE $88,919 Seaford, DE $88,969 Selbyville, DE $88,601 Smyrna, DE $89,713 Viola, DE $89,300 Woodside, DE $89,540

Bear, DE $89,334 Newark, DE $89,300 Claymont, DE $89,483 Delaware City, DE $89,389 Hockessin, DE $89,292 Kirkwood, DE $89,372 Middletown, DE $89,407 Montchanin, DE $89,312

New Castle, DE $89,326 Odessa, DE $89,451 Port Penn, DE $89,511 Rockland, DE $89,321 Saint Georges, DE $89,379 Townsend, DE $89,516 Winterthur, DE $89,332 Lewes, DE $88,951

Wilmington, DE $89,297 Dover, DE $89,651 Dover Afb, DE $89,179 Bethany Beach, DE $88,655 Bethel, DE $88,747 Bridgeville, DE $88,956 Camden Wyoming, DE $89,399 Cheswold, DE $89,622

Clayton, DE $89,625 Dagsboro, DE $88,593 Delmar, DE $88,451 Ellendale, DE $88,719 Felton, DE $89,219 Fenwick Island, DE $88,612 Frankford, DE $88,458 Frederica, DE $89,307

Georgetown, DE $88,559 Greenwood, DE $88,970 Harbeson, DE $88,654 Harrington, DE $89,106 Hartly, DE $89,383 Houston, DE $88,979 Kenton, DE $89,629 Laurel, DE $88,506

Yorklyn, DE $89,319

Grounds Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Grounds Manager'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 June 01, 2026

$77,285

Average $89,402/year

$101,740

$6,440

Average $7,450/month

$8,478

$1,486

Average $1,719/week

$1,957

$37

Average $43/hour

$49

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,740	$8,478	$1,957	$49
Average	$89,402	$7,450	$1,719	$43
25th Percentile	$77,285	$6,440	$1,486	$37

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