Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in South Carolina
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers in South Carolina earned a median of $36,710 a year ($17.65 an hour) and a mean of $37,520 in May 2025. The median is 6.2% below the U.S. median of $39,150, ranking 43rd of 54 states and territories, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $36,710
- Median hourly
- $17.65
- Mean annual
- $37,520
- Jobs on record
- 15,600
Grey needle: U.S. median, $39,150 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, state file, May 2025. Wage and salary jobs only; the self-employed are not counted. OEWS pay excludes overtime, shift differentials and non-production bonuses. Confirm any figure on bls.gov/oes. Latest BLS release: May 2025, published May 15, 2026; checked November 10, 2026.
How does South Carolina compare on pay for landscaping and groundskeeping workers?
South Carolina ranks 43rd of 54 states and territories. District of Columbia is highest at $48,790, $12,080 more than the South Carolina median.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 41 | $37,020 | -5% | 18,250 |
| Texas | 42 | $36,740 | -6% | 63,430 |
| South Carolina | 43 | $36,710 | -6% | 15,600 |
| Kentucky | 44 | $36,670 | -6% | 8,920 |
| Virgin Islands | 45 | $36,300 | -7% | 280 |
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025. Rank 1 is the highest median among 54 states and territories with a published figure. See every state.
Does South Carolina pay go further after prices?
Prices in South Carolina run 6.3% below the U.S. average, so the $36,710 median buys about what $39,158 buys at average U.S. prices, above the $39,150 U.S. median. On this measure South Carolina ranks 41st of 51, up from 43rd before the adjustment.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025; BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024. The adjustment divides pay by the state's price level.
Which areas in South Carolina pay landscaping and groundskeeping workers the most?
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC is highest at $37,770, 2.9% above the South Carolina median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC | $37,770 | 1,550 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $37,720 | 3,020 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $36,850 | 850 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $36,610 | 2,420 |
| Columbia, SC | $36,180 | 1,890 |
| Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $35,360 | 360 |
| Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $35,080 | 590 |
| Florence, SC | $34,430 | 380 |
| Sumter, SC | $34,420 | 180 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $34,410 | 1,590 |
| Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $33,700 | 570 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in South Carolina is shown; an area that crosses state lines is listed under the first state in its BLS title.
How many landscaping and groundskeeping workers work in South Carolina?
BLS counts 15,600 jobs in South Carolina, 1.6% of the 952,640 in the U.S. That is the 23rd largest count among the 54 states and territories with a published figure. That is 6.8 of every 1,000 jobs in South Carolina, a location quotient of 1.10: the occupation's share of local jobs is 1.10 times its national share, so it is more concentrated here than in the U.S. as a whole.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025 and national file.
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