Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in Ohio — GUPPI −6.1%
What is the wage premium for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Ohio?
Ohio pays $38,220/year for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (BLS OEWS May 2025) — −6.1% below the national employment-weighted average of $40,698. Gera US Pay Premium Index (GUPPI): −6.1%. Updated annually from BLS OEWS.
Gera US Pay Premium Index
Ohio ranks #33 of 51 states for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay. National employment-weighted average: $40,698.
How this is calculatedState median
$38,220
BLS OEWS May 2025
National avg
$40,698
Emp-weighted mean
State rank
#33
of 51 states
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers — GUPPI by US state
All states where BLS publishes a median, ranked highest premium first. GUPPI = (state median − employment-weighted national average) / national average × 100.
| # | State | Median salary | GUPPI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $48,790 | +19.9% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $48,670 | +19.6% |
| 3 | Alaska | $47,690 | +17.2% |
| 4 | Washington | $46,950 | +15.4% |
| 5 | Minnesota | $46,610 | +14.5% |
| 6 | Vermont | $46,230 | +13.6% |
| 7 | Maine | $45,970 | +13.0% |
| 8 | Hawaii | $45,920 | +12.8% |
| 9 | Colorado | $45,760 | +12.4% |
| 10 | Connecticut | $45,740 | +12.4% |
| 11 | California | $45,560 | +11.9% |
| 12 | Montana | $45,350 | +11.4% |
| 13 | Oregon | $45,040 | +10.7% |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $44,890 | +10.3% |
| 15 | New York | $44,840 | +10.2% |
| 16 | Rhode Island | $44,730 | +9.9% |
| 17 | Illinois | $43,790 | +7.6% |
| 18 | Idaho | $41,600 | +2.2% |
| 19 | New Jersey | $41,360 | +1.6% |
| 20 | Wisconsin | $41,230 | +1.3% |
| 21 | North Dakota | $40,790 | +0.2% |
| 22 | Utah | $40,740 | +0.1% |
| 23 | Pennsylvania | $39,500 | −2.9% |
| 24 | Maryland | $39,380 | −3.2% |
| 25 | Kansas | $39,330 | −3.4% |
| 26 | Nebraska | $39,140 | −3.8% |
| 27 | Iowa | $38,920 | −4.4% |
| 28 | Arizona | $38,910 | −4.4% |
| 29 | Nevada | $38,820 | −4.6% |
| 30 | Missouri | $38,520 | −5.4% |
| 31 | Virginia | $38,410 | −5.6% |
| 32 | Wyoming | $38,310 | −5.9% |
| 33 | Ohio ← | $38,220 | −6.1% |
| 34 | Michigan | $38,120 | −6.3% |
| 35 | Indiana | $38,070 | −6.5% |
| 36 | Georgia | $37,970 | −6.7% |
| 37 | North Carolina | $37,910 | −6.9% |
| 38 | New Mexico | $37,560 | −7.7% |
| 39 | Delaware | $37,350 | −8.2% |
| 40 | Florida | $37,100 | −8.8% |
| 41 | Tennessee | $37,020 | −9.0% |
| 42 | Texas | $36,740 | −9.7% |
| 43 | South Carolina | $36,710 | −9.8% |
| 44 | Kentucky | $36,670 | −9.9% |
| 45 | Arkansas | $35,770 | −12.1% |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $35,770 | −12.1% |
| 47 | Alabama | $35,630 | −12.5% |
| 48 | South Dakota | $35,370 | −13.1% |
| 49 | Louisiana | $34,870 | −14.3% |
| 50 | West Virginia | $32,240 | −20.8% |
| 51 | Mississippi | $31,630 | −22.3% |
See how your salary compares — GUPPI calculator
Pick a US state and enter your gross annual salary. We show how it compares to the BLS state median for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers and to the national average (GUPPI).
BLS median salary for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Ohio: $38,220 per year — 6.1% below the national average.
Enter a salary above to see your personal GUPPI position.
BLS OEWS May 2025. GUPPI = (state median − employment-weighted national average) / national average × 100. Full methodology.
Frequently asked questions
- How much do Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers earn in Ohio?
- The BLS OEWS May 2025 annual median wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Ohio is $38,220. This is the midpoint — half of Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workerss in the state earn more, half earn less.
- Is Ohio a high-paying state for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers?
- Ohio pays −6.1% below the national employment-weighted average for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (GUPPI −6.1%). No — employers in Ohio pay below the national average for this role.
- What is the Gera US Pay Premium Index (GUPPI) for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Ohio?
- GUPPI = (state median − employment-weighted national average) / national average × 100. For Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Ohio: ($38,220 − $40,698) / $40,698 × 100 = −6.1%. See the methodology page for full formula and data source details.
- How does Ohio compare to other states for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salaries?
- Ohio ranks #33 of 51 states where BLS publishes a median wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers, based on the Gera US Pay Premium Index (GUPPI −6.1%). Top-ranked state: District of Columbia (GUPPI +19.9%, median $48,790).
Find Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers jobs in Ohio with salary ranges
GeraJobs lists live vacancies where employers state salary ranges — search Ohio to see which roles match the GUPPI benchmark.
Compare other states for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
Data source
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · May 2025 state estimates · Public domain (U.S. federal government work)
GUPPI computed by GeraJobs. Last updated: 2026-06-20. Full methodology · ← All occupations