Landscaper Salary in Chicago, IL
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The median landscaper in the Chicago area earns $45,280 a year ($21.77 an hour), 16% above the U.S. median ($39,150) and 3% above the Illinois median ($43,790). Half of the 25,160 landscapers there earn between $38,160 and $47,700.
Median $45,280
10th: $34,20090th: $61,250
| Annual pay | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,200 | $32,010 | $31,150 |
| 25th percentile | $38,160 | $36,610 | $36,190 |
| Median | $45,280 | $43,790 | $39,150 |
| 75th percentile | $47,700 | $46,960 | $46,830 |
| 90th percentile | $61,250 | $61,190 | $56,730 |
| Average | $46,090 | $44,800 | $42,290 |
| Jobs | 25,160 | 34,780 | 952,640 |
Chicago, IL ranks 10th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for landscaper pay. Highest: Boston, MA ($49,030).
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- Boston, MA: $49,030
- Seattle, WA: $48,480
- San Jose, CA: $48,330
- San Francisco, CA: $48,040
- Minneapolis, MN: $47,160
- Portland, OR: $46,450
- Denver, CO: $46,270
- San Diego, CA: $45,560
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.