Grounds Maintenance Worker Salary in Washington, DC

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Grounds Maintenance Worker in Washington, DC is $58,768. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $51,172 to $68,307, with most professionals earning between $44,256 and $76,992.

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Handles and completes work orders from client families as it pertains to individual grave and marker maintenance.

March 13, 2023

Clean the pool deck and restrooms daily to include washing off pool deck and pool furniture, empty all trash cans, clean toilets, sinks urinals, replenish paper towel and toilet paper as needed in restrooms areas.

March 24, 2023

Assist in formulating preventive maintenance standards / work procedures while performing those duties and provide work order feedback on discrepancies noted in all associated operations.

May 08, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Grounds Maintenance Worker in Washington, DC

Average Base Salary

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51172

68307

58768

Average Total Cash Compensation

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51693

69429

59540

What is the average salary for Grounds Maintenance Worker in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Grounds Maintenance Worker in Washington, DC. The base salary for Grounds Maintenance Worker ranges from $51,172 to $68,307 with the average base salary of $58,768. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,693 to $69,429 with the average total cash compensation of $59,540.

View Average Salary for Grounds Maintenance Worker as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$58,768	$51,172 - $68,307
Bonus	$773	$521 - $1,122
Total Pay	$59,540	$51,693 - $69,429

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Grounds Maintenance Worker Salary Near Washington, DC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,172 - $68,307	COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,172 - $68,307	COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,172 - $68,307	COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,065 - $68,165	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,172 - $68,307	COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,172 - $68,307	COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%

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About Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area of 68.34 square miles (177.0 km2), of which 61.05 square miles (158.1 km2) is land and 7.29 square miles (18.9 km2) (10.67%) is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west. The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the An...

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