Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in West Virginia
In West Virginia, landscaping and groundskeeping workers earn a median $32,240 a year, well below the national median of $39,150 (−18%); the state ranks 50th of 51 states by median. That is 29% less than the median across all occupations in West Virginia ($45,300). Every neighbouring state pays more: Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky range from $36,670 in Kentucky to $39,500 in Pennsylvania. West Virginia employs 3,340 landscaping and groundskeeping workers, 4.76 per 1,000 jobs, the 45th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.78 means it is less common in West Virginia than nationally.
West Virginia vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| West Virginia | Hourly | $12.18 | $14.36 | $15.50 | $17.59 | $20.49 | $16.29 | 3,340 | 4.76 | 0.78 |
| Annual | $25,330 | $29,860 | $32,240 | $36,580 | $42,610 | $33,870 | ||||
| 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
- 50th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 45th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.78
- Jobs per 1,000
- 4.76
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of West Virginia'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 West Virginia
10 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching West Virginia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $20.53 | $42,700 | $37,000 | $56,090 | 17,140 | 5.46 | 0.89 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $17.93 | $37,290 | $31,200 | $47,760 | 530 | 4.99 | 0.81 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $17.41 | $36,210 | $29,570 | $47,000 | 360 | 5.34 | 0.87 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $16.53 | $34,380 | $28,320 | $46,170 | 390 | 6.72 | 1.10 |
| Parkersburg-Vienna, WV | $15.75 | $32,760 | $27,840 | $42,990 | 150 | 4.26 | 0.70 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $15.47 | $32,170 | $26,090 | $43,450 | 590 | 4.22 | 0.69 |
| Morgantown, WV | $15.00 | $31,200 | $25,330 | $41,610 | 360 | 5.35 | 0.87 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $15.00 | $31,200 | $22,940 | $47,030 | 240 | 6.71 | 1.10 |
| Beckley, WV | $14.80 | $30,790 | $24,600 | $39,970 | 270 | 6.36 | 1.04 |
| Charleston, WV | $14.73 | $30,630 | $25,310 | $37,470 | 360 | 3.48 | 0.57 |
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $15.50 | $32,240 | $25,330 | $39,140 | 730 | 5.00 | 0.82 |
| Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $15.00 | $31,200 | $24,960 | $42,330 | 350 | 4.67 | 0.76 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | $15.50 | $32,240 | 3,340 | 0.78 |
| Kentucky | $17.63 | $36,670 | 8,920 | 0.73 |
| Maryland | $18.93 | $39,380 | 17,440 | 1.03 |
| Ohio | $18.38 | $38,220 | 34,420 | 1.01 |
| Pennsylvania | $18.99 | $39,500 | 34,850 | 0.94 |
| Virginia | $18.46 | $38,410 | 25,180 | 1.00 |
See the national page for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (every state ranked) and the West Virginia 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 West Virginia 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.