Building & Grounds salaries
Building and grounds occupations clean, maintain, and care for the places people live and work, including janitors, groundskeepers, and pest control.
Below are all 8 building & grounds occupations the BLS tracks, ranked by median annual pay for May 2025. The best paid, first-line supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers, earns a median of $58,430 a year.
| # | Job | Median annual | Hourly | Typical education | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $58,430 | $28.09 | High school diploma or equivalent | 130,760 |
| 2 | Tree Trimmers and Pruners | $50,960 | $24.50 | High school diploma or equivalent | 55,160 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | $49,100 | $23.61 | High school diploma or equivalent | 178,760 |
| 4 | Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation | $46,340 | $22.28 | High school diploma or equivalent | 27,050 |
| 5 | Pest Control Workers | $45,250 | $21.75 | High school diploma or equivalent | 102,620 |
| 6 | Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $39,150 | $18.82 | No formal educational credential | 952,640 |
| 7 | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $36,840 | $17.71 | No formal educational credential | 2,209,760 |
| 8 | Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $35,510 | $17.07 | No formal educational credential | 860,670 |
Ranked by median annual wage. National estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025.
Building & Grounds salary FAQ
What is the highest paying building & grounds job?
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers top the building & grounds field at a median of $58,430 a year, based on BLS data for May 2025.
How much do building & grounds jobs pay on average?
Pay varies widely across the 8 occupations in this field. The middle of the list, pest control workers, sits at a median of $45,250 a year. The overall U.S. median across all jobs is $50,980.