All grounds maintenance workers not listed separately.
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other
SOC: 37-3019 O*NET: 37-3019.00
Median Salary
$46,860
per year
Job Growth
➡️ 3.7%
Average (2024-2034)
Annual Openings
1.8
projected jobs/year
Education Level
Varies
Job Zone N/A
All grounds maintenance workers not listed separately.
What does a Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other do?
How much can you earn?
Entry Level
$31,650
10th percentile
Early Career
$37,520
25th percentile
Median
$46,860
50th percentile
Experienced
$57,820
75th percentile
Top Earners
$74,820
90th percentile
National Salary Distribution
10th
$31,650
25th
$37,520
Middle 50%
MEDIAN
$46,860
Mean: $48,830
75th
$57,820
90th
$74,820
Middle 50% of earners
Median salary
Mean (average)
Key Insights
- •Salary range spans $43,170 from entry level to top earners
- •Middle 50% earn between $37,520 and $57,820
- •Salary spread is 43.3% around the median, showing high variation
- •Total national employment: 13,630 professionals
What's the job outlook?
Job Market Intelligence
Medium Demand
Market demand
Medium Risk
Automation risk
Current Employment
National Employment:14,200
Top Industries
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services35.8%
Administrative and Support Services34.2%
Services to Buildings and Dwellings32.7%
10-Year Outlook
Growth Rate:+3.7%
Annual Openings:1,800
Employment Projections
2025 (Current)14,200
Current
2035 (Projected)14,800
+3.7%
+500
Employment Change
+3.7%
Growth Rate
10
Year Projection
Growth Category: As fast as average
Geographic Salary & Employment Data
Explore where Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other professionals work across the United States
Showing 15 of 39 locations
California
3,710 jobs$48,8702.32x
Colorado
850 jobs$48,2803.37x
Oregon
660 jobs$48,8903.80x
Tennessee
640 jobs$39,9802.23x
Georgia
460 jobs$39,8401.07x
Florida
330 jobs$49,0000.38x
New York
220 jobs$60,1500.26x
Montana
210 jobs$49,5804.67x
Maryland
190 jobs$52,2800.80x
Nevada
140 jobs$43,2301.01x
Alaska
130 jobs$52,7004.54x
Virginia
120 jobs$54,9900.32x
South Carolina
120 jobs$45,3600.57x
Vermont
120 jobs$42,6804.49x
Maine
90 jobs$44,5701.52x
Understanding the Data
Location Quotient (LQ):
- • LQ > 1.0: More jobs than national average
- • LQ = 1.0: Same as national average
- • LQ < 1.0: Fewer jobs than national average
Data Source:
Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025
Key Growth Factors
- •Average growth expected
What technology will you use?
Technology & Digital Skills
Essential technology proficiencies for Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other
Technology Intensity
Low
Digital Literacy Requirements
This career requires basic digital literacy
1
Basic
2
Intermediate
3
Advanced
4
Expert
Key Digital Competencies:
Email and internet usageBasic software navigationFile management
Technology Stack
Technology stack information is being compiled for this career.
📚 Technology Learning Resources
Recommended Certifications
- •Vendor-specific software certifications
- •Industry-recognized technology credentials
- •Professional development courses
Online Learning Platforms
- •LinkedIn Learning - Comprehensive technology courses
- •Coursera - University-level programs
- •Udemy - Practical skills training
💡 Technology Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on mastering hot technologies first - they're currently most in-demand
- •Build a portfolio demonstrating your proficiency with key tools and software
- •Stay current through continuous learning - technology evolves rapidly
- •Consider vendor certifications to validate your skills to employers
What's the work environment like?
🏗️
Location
Varies
💪
Physical Demand
LOW
👥
Team Orientation
Varies
🤝
Customer Interaction
NONE
💡Is This Work Environment Right for You?
Consider these factors when evaluating if you'll thrive in this work environment:
- •Are you comfortable working in varies environments?
- •Can you meet low physical demands?
What career paths are available?
Career Pathways
0
Advancement Opportunities
0
Lateral Move Options
0%
Avg. Salary Increase
Advancement Opportunities
Typical career progression paths from Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other
💡 Career Planning Tips
- •Most successful advancement happens after 3-5 years of experience
- •Lateral moves can provide valuable cross-functional experience for future leadership roles
- •Focus on developing skills that are transferable across multiple career paths
- •Consider industry trends when planning long-term career moves
Trade Colleges That Train for Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other
Top trade colleges by completions in fields that prepare students for this career.
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder
Boulder, CO
3.3k program completions/year
Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN
2.1k program completions/year
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Covington
Covington, LA
1.8k program completions/year
Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett
Everett, WA
1.1k program completions/year
Institute of Culinary Education
New York, NY
930 program completions/year
Lake Land College
Mattoon, IL
850 program completions/year
Apex Technical School
Long Island City, NY
847 program completions/year
American River College
Sacramento, CA
792 program completions/year
Crescent City Bartending School
New Orleans, LA
717 program completions/year
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles, CA
706 program completions/year
J F Ingram State Technical College
Deatsville, AL
697 program completions/year
Christine Valmy International School for Esthetics, Skin Care & Makeup
New York, NY
691 program completions/year
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