5 Highest-Paying States for Landscapers

Do some states pay professional landscapers better than others? According to data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the answer is yes. The average professional landscaper salary in the United States is $30,940. Landscapers and groundskeepers: See if your state ranks among the top five best-paying states.

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#5: Connecticut

Average Yearly Salary: $36,700

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#4: Washington 

Average Yearly Salary: $36,910

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#3: Washington, DC 

Average Yearly Salary: $37,190

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#2: Massachusetts 

Average Yearly Salary: $38,090

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#1: Alaska 

Average Yearly Salary: $36,050

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 11.3 percent employment growth for landscapers between 2016 and 2026.

Note: All salary information is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and is accurate as of May 2018.

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