Building & Grounds salaries
Building and grounds occupations clean, maintain, and care for the places people live and work, including janitors, groundskeepers, and pest control.
Below are all 8 building & grounds occupations the BLS tracks, ranked by median annual pay for May 2024. The best paid, first-line supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers, earns a median of $56,170 a year.
| # | Job | Median annual | Hourly | Typical education | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $56,170 | $27.01 | High school diploma or equivalent | 124,130 |
| 2 | Tree Trimmers and Pruners | $50,430 | $24.25 | High school diploma or equivalent | 47,870 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | $47,520 | $22.85 | High school diploma or equivalent | 174,660 |
| 4 | Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation | $45,200 | $21.73 | High school diploma or equivalent | 25,200 |
| 5 | Pest Control Workers | $44,730 | $21.51 | High school diploma or equivalent | 96,110 |
| 6 | Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $38,090 | $18.31 | No formal educational credential | 943,430 |
| 7 | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $35,930 | $17.27 | No formal educational credential | 2,199,900 |
| 8 | Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $34,660 | $16.66 | No formal educational credential | 854,910 |
Ranked by median annual wage. National estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024.
Building & Grounds salary FAQ
What is the highest paying building & grounds job?
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers top the building & grounds field at a median of $56,170 a year, based on BLS data for May 2024.
How much do building & grounds jobs pay on average?
Pay varies widely across the 8 occupations in this field. The middle of the list, pest control workers, sits at a median of $44,730 a year. The overall U.S. median across all jobs is $49,500.