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 $83,884 for beginners, reaching about $85,722 at mid-level, and approach $89,746 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 $97,724, California $97,354, Massachusetts $96,056. 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: $87,700; Building and Grounds Supervisor III: $87,693; Building & Grounds Maintenance Supervisor II: $79,200; Building and Grounds Supervisor II: $79,152; Grounds Maintenance Manager: $65,990.

Grounds Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Grounds Manager make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Grounds Manager in Delaware is $89,384 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): $112,910
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,268 to $101,698
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,238

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Grounds Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,698	$8,475	$1,956	$49
Average	$89,384	$7,449	$1,719	$43
25th Percentile	$77,268	$6,439	$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): $83,884
Early Career (1-2 years): $84,435
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $85,722
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $87,192
Expert (over 8 years): $89,746

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Grounds Manager	$83,884
Intermediate Level Grounds Manager	$84,435
Senior Level Grounds Manager	$85,722
Specialist Level Grounds Manager	$87,192
Expert Level Grounds Manager	$89,746

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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: $97,724.
California: $97,354.
Massachusetts: $96,056.

District of Columbia $97,724 California $97,354 Massachusetts $96,056 Washington $95,703 New Jersey $95,668 Alaska $95,544 Connecticut $94,326 New York $93,832

Hawaii $92,252 Rhode Island $91,511 Maryland $91,008 Minnesota $90,319 Colorado $90,054 Illinois $89,966 Oregon $89,631 Delaware $89,384

New Hampshire $89,228 Virginia $88,881 Pennsylvania $87,866 Nevada $87,354 North Dakota $87,186 Michigan $86,921 Wisconsin $86,824 Vermont $86,630

Texas $86,091 Maine $86,056 Arizona $86,003 Ohio $85,941 Georgia $85,129 Indiana $84,723 Wyoming $84,644 Utah $84,520

Iowa $84,467 Kansas $84,044 Louisiana $83,920 North Carolina $83,876 Missouri $83,858 Florida $83,514 Montana $83,329 Nebraska $83,152

Kentucky $83,055 South Carolina $82,702 Tennessee $82,481 Idaho $82,393 New Mexico $81,749 Oklahoma $81,608 Alabama $81,087 South Dakota $80,213

Arkansas $79,737 West Virginia $79,481 Mississippi $78,713

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: $92,508
Little Creek: $91,652
Magnolia: $92,032

Lincoln, DE $92,508 Little Creek, DE $91,652 Magnolia, DE $92,032 Milford, DE $92,508 Marydel, DE $91,308 Millsboro, DE $92,508 Millville, DE $93,126 Milton, DE $92,508

Nassau, DE $92,508 Ocean View, DE $93,126 Rehoboth Beach, DE $93,126 Seaford, DE $91,537 Selbyville, DE $93,126 Smyrna, DE $91,202 Viola, DE $92,032 Woodside, DE $91,767

Bear, DE $90,531 Newark, DE $90,566 Claymont, DE $90,637 Delaware City, DE $90,566 Hockessin, DE $90,637 Kirkwood, DE $90,566 Middletown, DE $91,016 Montchanin, DE $90,637

New Castle, DE $90,637 Odessa, DE $91,140 Port Penn, DE $90,319 Rockland, DE $90,637 Saint Georges, DE $90,566 Townsend, DE $91,008 Winterthur, DE $90,637 Lewes, DE $92,508

Wilmington, DE $90,637 Dover, DE $91,608 Dover Afb, DE $91,820 Bethany Beach, DE $93,126 Bethel, DE $91,537 Bridgeville, DE $92,508 Camden Wyoming, DE $91,705 Cheswold, DE $91,396

Clayton, DE $91,167 Dagsboro, DE $93,126 Delmar, DE $91,537 Ellendale, DE $92,508 Felton, DE $92,508 Fenwick Island, DE $93,126 Frankford, DE $93,126 Frederica, DE $92,508

Georgetown, DE $92,508 Greenwood, DE $92,508 Harbeson, DE $92,508 Harrington, DE $92,508 Hartly, DE $91,122 Houston, DE $92,508 Kenton, DE $91,167 Laurel, DE $91,537

Yorklyn, DE $90,637

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 February 01, 2026

$77,268

Average $89,384/year

$101,698

$6,439

Average $7,449/month

$8,475

$1,486

Average $1,719/week

$1,956

$37

Average $43/hour

$49

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,698	$8,475	$1,956	$49
Average	$89,384	$7,449	$1,719	$43
25th Percentile	$77,268	$6,439	$1,486	$37

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