Football Groundsman

Football Groundsman Salary

$25.5K

$38.5K

$53K

$38,931

/year

$18.72

/hour

Football Groundsman Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$38,931

Columbus

Ohio

$37,603

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    How much does a Football Groundsman make?

    As of May 28, 2026, the average annual pay for a Football Groundsman in the United States is $38,931 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $18.72 an hour. This is the equivalent of $748/week or $3,244/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $53,000 and as low as $25,500, the majority of Football Groundsman salaries currently range between $33,500 (25th percentile) to $43,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $49,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Football Groundsman varies greatly (by as much as 10000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Football Groundsman in your area makes on average $37,603 per year, or $1,328 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $38,931. Ohio ranks number 31 out of 50 states nationwide for Football Groundsman salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Football Groundsman jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Football Groundsman Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Football Groundsman job is above the national average. Topping the list is Berkeley, CA, , with Sitka, AK, and San Jose, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. San Jose, CA, beats the national average by $7,188 (18.5%), and Berkeley, CA, furthers that trend with another $8,737 (22.4%) above the $38,931 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Football Groundsman appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Berkeley, CA, and South Weymouth, MA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Football Groundsman role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Berkeley, CA

    $47,668

    $22.92

    Sitka, AK

    $46,899

    $22.55

    San Jose, CA

    $46,119

    $22.17

    San Francisco, CA

    $45,867

    $22.05

    Bothell, WA

    $45,781

    $22.01

    Santa Clara, CA

    $45,707

    $21.97

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $45,691

    $21.97

    Yarmouth, MA

    $45,556

    $21.90

    Martinez, CA

    $45,358

    $21.81

    South Weymouth, MA

    $45,337

    $21.80

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Football Groundsman Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Football Groundsman category.

    For example Assistant Spa Director jobs pay as much as $17,569 (45.1%) more than the average Football Groundsman salary of $38,931. If you're qualified, finding work as a Assistant Spa Director may help you make more money than that of the average Football Groundsman position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Assistant Spa Director

    $56,500

    $27.16

    Grounds Maintenance Manager

    $50,961

    $24.50

    Electrical Groundman

    $41,783

    $20.09

    Lead Groundskeeper

    $35,638

    $17.13

    Apartment Porter

    $32,212

    $15.49

    About Our Data

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    Infographic detailing Football Groundsman salary across the United States as of May 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $38,931 per year or $18.72 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.