Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,360 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,230 or more. The middle half of landscaping and groundskeeping workers in Columbus earn between $34,520 and $46,100.
- $27K10th
- $35K25th
- $39KMedian
- $46K75th
- $48K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,530 | $3,294 | $19.00 |
| Median | $38,900 | $3,242 | $18.70 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,520 | $2,877 | $16.60 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,100 | $3,842 | $22.16 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay in Columbus vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers in Columbus earn about the same as the Indiana average ($40,020) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($42,290). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $39,150.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $39,530 | $38,900 | $27,360 | $48,230 | 170 |
| Indiana | $40,020 | $38,070 | $28,870 | $49,820 | 19,260 |
| 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 Columbus
On the average salary of $39,530, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $32,112 a year, or $2,676 a month and $1,235 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Columbus's local income tax (1.75%).
Is Columbus a good place for landscaping and groundskeeping workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.0), so the average $39,530 buys what about $42,504 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($48,470). A typical home costs $277,164, or 7.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in other Indiana cities
Columbus ranks 5th of 12 Indiana metro areas for this job; Elkhart pays the most ($41,270).
- Elkhart$41,270
- Indianapolis$40,960
- Fort Wayne$40,090
- Bloomington$39,830
- Columbus$39,530
- Michigan City$39,410
- Lafayette$39,400
- South Bend$38,900
- Muncie$38,660
- Kokomo$38,000
All Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salaries in Indiana
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 Columbus: questions
How much do landscaping and groundskeeping workers make an hour in Columbus?
$19.01 an hour on average, and $18.70 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level landscaping and groundskeeping workers salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,360 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,520, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the landscaping and groundskeeping workers take-home pay in Columbus?
About $32,112 a year ($2,676 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,530. Includes Columbus's local income tax (1.75%).
Do landscaping and groundskeeping workers earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% 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 Columbus, IN (18020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- 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). Includes Columbus's local income tax (1.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.55, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.55).
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