Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,020 a year or less, while the top 10% make $62,140 or more. The middle half of landscaping and groundskeeping workers in Minneapolis earn between $39,200 and $51,970.
- $32K10th
- $39K25th
- $47KMedian
- $52K75th
- $62K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $47,850 | $3,988 | $23.00 |
| Median | $47,160 | $3,930 | $22.67 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,200 | $3,267 | $18.85 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $51,970 | $4,331 | $24.99 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers in Minneapolis earn 4% more than the Minnesota average ($46,200) and 13% more than the U.S. average ($42,290). At the median the gap is +20% against the U.S. median of $39,150.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $47,850 | $47,160 | $32,020 | $62,140 | 11,820 |
| Minnesota | $46,200 | $46,610 | $30,510 | $61,290 | 17,610 |
| United States | $42,290 | $39,150 | $31,150 | $56,730 | 952,640 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary after taxes in Minneapolis
On the average salary of $47,850, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $38,886 a year, or $3,241 a month and $1,496 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $39,157 | $3,263 |
| Working in MN | $38,886 | $3,241 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Minneapolis a good place for landscaping and groundskeeping workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $47,850 buys what about $45,649 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 8.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in other Minnesota cities
Minneapolis ranks 1st of 5 Minnesota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
All Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salaries in Minnesota
Highest-paying cities for landscaping and groundskeeping workers
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($54,470).
- San Francisco, CA$54,470
- San Jose, CA$53,720
- Seattle, WA$51,910
- Napa, CA$51,370
- Boston, MA$51,250
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Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in Minneapolis: questions
How much do landscaping and groundskeeping workers make an hour in Minneapolis?
$23.01 an hour on average, and $22.67 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level landscaping and groundskeeping workers salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,020 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,200, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the landscaping and groundskeeping workers take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $38,886 a year ($3,241 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $47,850. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do landscaping and groundskeeping workers earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% more than the U.S. average for this job ($42,290).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 37-3011; area Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.99, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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