Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,880 a year or less, while the top 10% make $51,920 or more. The middle half of landscaping and groundskeeping workers in Louisville earn between $35,340 and $46,590.
- $29K10th
- $35K25th
- $38KMedian
- $47K75th
- $52K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,740 | $3,395 | $19.59 |
| Median | $37,820 | $3,152 | $18.18 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,340 | $2,945 | $16.99 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,590 | $3,882 | $22.40 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers in Louisville earn 7% more than the Kentucky average ($38,140) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($42,290). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $39,150.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $40,740 | $37,820 | $28,880 | $51,920 | 3,130 |
| Kentucky | $38,140 | $36,670 | $27,930 | $49,250 | 8,920 |
| 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 Louisville
On the average salary of $40,740, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $32,710 a year, or $2,726 a month and $1,258 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $33,722 | $2,810 |
| Working in KY | $32,710 | $2,726 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for landscaping and groundskeeping workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $40,740 buys what about $43,772 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 7.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 1st of 6 Kentucky metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Louisville$40,740
- Lexington$38,900
- Elizabethtown$37,590
- Paducah$37,250
- Owensboro$36,740
- Bowling Green$35,960
All Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salaries in Kentucky
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 Louisville: questions
How much do landscaping and groundskeeping workers make an hour in Louisville?
$19.59 an hour on average, and $18.19 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level landscaping and groundskeeping workers salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,880 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,340, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the landscaping and groundskeeping workers take-home pay in Louisville?
About $32,710 a year ($2,726 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,740. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do landscaping and groundskeeping workers earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% less 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 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.75, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.75).
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