Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Idaho
The median for landscaping and groundskeeping workers in Idaho is $41,600 a year, somewhat above the national $39,150 (+6%); the state ranks 18th of 51 states by median. That is 13% less than the median across all occupations in Idaho ($47,970). Among neighbouring states, Washington, Montana and Oregon pay more (up to $46,950 in Washington) and Utah, Nevada and Wyoming pay less (down to $38,310 in Wyoming). Idaho employs 7,980 landscaping and groundskeeping workers, 9.31 per 1,000 jobs, the 34th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.52 means the occupation is more concentrated in Idaho than nationally.
Idaho vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Idaho | Hourly | $14.89 | $17.79 | $20.00 | $22.78 | $27.94 | $20.58 | 7,980 | 9.31 | 1.52 |
| Annual | $30,960 | $37,010 | $41,600 | $47,380 | $58,100 | $42,810 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $14.98 | $17.40 | $18.82 | $22.52 | $27.28 | $20.33 | 952,640 | – | – |
| Annual | $31,150 | $36,190 | $39,150 | $46,830 | $56,730 | $42,290 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 18th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 34th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.52
- Jobs per 1,000
- 9.31
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Idaho's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Idaho
7 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching Idaho publish a row for landscaping and groundskeeping workers, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City, ID | $20.93 | $43,540 | $36,480 | $59,410 | 3,650 | 9.32 | 1.52 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $19.42 | $40,400 | $32,240 | $58,330 | 120 | 4.11 | 0.67 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $18.86 | $39,230 | $34,990 | $58,980 | 740 | 10.24 | 1.67 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $18.14 | $37,730 | $27,290 | $49,820 | 570 | 6.91 | 1.13 |
| Logan, UT-ID | $17.83 | $37,080 | $29,800 | $49,770 | 510 | 7.66 | 1.25 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $17.37 | $36,130 | $29,730 | $48,340 | 360 | 7.25 | 1.18 |
| Pocatello, ID | $17.33 | $36,040 | $23,720 | $53,960 | 190 | 5.00 | 0.82 |
| Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $21.25 | $44,200 | $30,440 | $56,640 | 1,560 | 16.20 | 2.64 |
| Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $18.11 | $37,670 | $30,530 | $49,860 | 740 | 9.81 | 1.60 |
Neighbouring states
See the national page for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (every state ranked) and the Idaho wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Idaho estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.