Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in North Dakota
The median for landscaping and groundskeeping workers in North Dakota is $40,790 a year, somewhat above the national $39,150 (+4%); the state ranks 21st of 51 states by median. That is 22% less than the median across all occupations in North Dakota ($52,480). Among neighbouring states, Minnesota and Montana pay more (up to $46,610 in Minnesota) and South Dakota pays less (down to $35,370 in South Dakota). North Dakota employs 2,100 landscaping and groundskeeping workers, 4.88 per 1,000 jobs, the 48th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.80 means it is less common in North Dakota than nationally.
North Dakota vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| North Dakota | Hourly | $15.14 | $17.23 | $19.61 | $24.22 | $27.69 | $21.04 | 2,100 | 4.89 | 0.80 |
| Annual | $31,480 | $35,830 | $40,790 | $50,380 | $57,600 | $43,750 | ||||
| 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
- 21st of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 48th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.80
- Jobs per 1,000
- 4.89
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of North Dakota'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 North Dakota
4 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching North Dakota 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck, ND | $22.27 | $46,310 | $32,100 | $60,320 | 320 | 4.54 | 0.74 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $22.05 | $45,860 | $30,960 | $59,130 | 240 | 4.64 | 0.76 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $21.65 | $45,040 | $34,670 | $58,890 | 770 | 5.18 | 0.85 |
| Minot, ND | $20.52 | $42,680 | $31,290 | $56,710 | 170 | 5.18 | 0.85 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $19.00 | $39,520 | $31,490 | $54,870 | 400 | 4.57 | 0.75 |
| East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $17.22 | $35,810 | $28,630 | $49,510 | 390 | 6.22 | 1.01 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $19.61 | $40,790 | 2,100 | 0.80 |
| Minnesota | $22.41 | $46,610 | 17,610 | 0.97 |
| Montana | $21.80 | $45,350 | 4,270 | 1.36 |
| South Dakota | $17.01 | $35,370 | 2,980 | 1.06 |
See the national page for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (every state ranked) and the North Dakota 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 North Dakota 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.