Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,550 a year or less, while the top 10% make $59,960 or more. The middle half of landscaping and groundskeeping workers in Portland earn between $40,320 and $49,890.
- $39K10th
- $40K25th
- $46KMedian
- $50K75th
- $60K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $47,680 | $3,973 | $22.92 |
| Median | $46,450 | $3,871 | $22.33 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $40,320 | $3,360 | $19.38 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $49,890 | $4,158 | $23.99 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay in Portland vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers in Portland earn 4% more than the Oregon average ($45,840) and 13% more than the U.S. average ($42,290). At the median the gap is +19% against the U.S. median of $39,150.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $47,680 | $46,450 | $38,550 | $59,960 | 6,710 |
| Oregon | $45,840 | $45,040 | $35,870 | $58,940 | 11,870 |
| 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 Portland
On the average salary of $47,680, a single filer in Portland takes home about $37,186 a year, or $3,099 a month and $1,430 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WA | $40,491 | $3,374 |
| Working in OR | $37,186 | $3,099 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Is Portland a good place for landscaping and groundskeeping workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Portland area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.4), so the average $47,680 buys what about $45,228 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($60,690). A typical home costs $552,022, or 11.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in other Oregon cities
Portland ranks 1st of 8 Oregon metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
All Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salaries in Oregon
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 Portland: questions
How much do landscaping and groundskeeping workers make an hour in Portland?
$22.92 an hour on average, and $22.33 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level landscaping and groundskeeping workers salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,550 a year and the 25th percentile is $40,320, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the landscaping and groundskeeping workers take-home pay in Portland?
About $37,186 a year ($3,099 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $47,680. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do landscaping and groundskeeping workers earn more in Portland 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 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (38900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.91, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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