Prevailing Wage for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers
Prevailing wage for Field Manager positions under SOC 37-1012 is set by the Department of Labor across four experience levels, from entry through fully competent. Whether your title is Grounds Manager, Golf Course Superintendent, or Grounds Crew Supervisor, the wage floor varies significantly by city and determines the minimum salary a sponsoring employer must offer.
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Entry-level candidates with limited supervised experience in landscaping or groundskeeping operations, typically without independent crew oversight. Suitable for workers new to a supervisory role who still require guidance on scheduling, equipment deployment, and contract review.
The most common filing level for this occupation. Applies to supervisors with practical experience directing crews independently, interpreting service contracts, and preparing cost estimates. Candidates transitioning from crew roles who can manage day-to-day field operations without close supervision typically qualify here.
Experienced supervisors who handle complex multi-site or multi-crew coordination, bid preparation, and client-facing responsibilities. Candidates with a track record of managing seasonal workforce scaling or specialized turf and grounds programs, such as golf course maintenance, generally file at this level.
Senior supervisors or grounds managers with full operational authority, including budgeting, vendor management, and compliance oversight across large facilities or institutional accounts. Golf Course Superintendents managing championship-level properties or Grounds Managers overseeing major campuses typically qualify at this level.
Prevailing Wage for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers by OES area
Each shape is a DOL OES area, the unit prevailing wage is published for.
What’s an OES area?
The Department of Labor publishes prevailing wages for geographic zones called OES areas. Every U.S. county belongs to exactly one, and the wage floor applies across the whole area. A worker in Oakland gets the San Francisco metro wage, not a separate Oakland wage.
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Distinguish superintendent roles from general supervisors
Golf Course Superintendent positions frequently command Level 3 or Level 4 wages due to specialized turf management requirements, while general Grounds Crew Supervisor roles often file at Level 2. Confirm which title and scope your employer is using on the LCA before accepting an offer.
Watch for seasonal bonus exclusions in wage calculations
Many landscaping employers structure compensation with production bonuses tied to seasonal output. DOL requires the prevailing wage to be met through guaranteed base pay alone; seasonal or discretionary bonuses cannot be counted toward satisfying the wage floor for a sponsored position.
Compare your offer against high-paying markets before relocating
The wage floor for this role in Connecticut metros and the San Francisco Bay Area runs significantly above the national median, while Puerto Rico metros sit well below it. If you have flexibility on location, checking regional floors first can reveal markets where your offer carries more room above the minimum.
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Sponsorship for supervisory groundskeeping roles is concentrated among institutional employers such as universities, golf resorts, and large commercial property managers. Migrate Mate lets you filter by visa type and see which employers have an actual H-1B or green card sponsorship track record for this occupation.
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DOL classifies these titles under SOC 37-1012.00 alongside First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Field Manager Prevailing Wage
Field Manager Prevailing Wage
Field Manager positions fall under SOC 37-1012.00 (First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Golf Course Superintendent Prevailing Wage
Golf Course Superintendent Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Golf Course Superintendent for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 37-1012.00 (First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Grounds Crew Supervisor Prevailing Wage
Grounds Crew Supervisor Prevailing Wage
Grounds Crew Supervisor is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 37-1012.00 (First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Grounds Foreman Prevailing Wage
Grounds Foreman Prevailing Wage
Grounds Foreman positions fall under SOC 37-1012.00 (First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Grounds Maintenance Supervisor Prevailing Wage
Grounds Maintenance Supervisor Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Grounds Maintenance Supervisor for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 37-1012.00 (First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Grounds Manager Prevailing Wage
Grounds Manager Prevailing Wage
Grounds Manager is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 37-1012.00 (First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Grounds Supervisor Prevailing Wage
Grounds Supervisor Prevailing Wage
Grounds Supervisor positions fall under SOC 37-1012.00 (First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Groundskeeper Supervisor Prevailing Wage
Groundskeeper Supervisor Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Groundskeeper Supervisor for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 37-1012.00 (First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Landscape Manager Prevailing Wage
Landscape Manager Prevailing Wage
Landscape Manager is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 37-1012.00 (First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Landscape Supervisor Prevailing Wage
Landscape Supervisor Prevailing Wage
Landscape Supervisor positions fall under SOC 37-1012.00 (First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does DOL set the prevailing wage for a Field Manager position?
DOL calculates prevailing wages using Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics across hundreds of metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas. For each area, OFLC assigns four wage levels based on experience, complexity, and supervisory scope. The employer must certify on the Labor Condition Application that the offered wage meets or exceeds the applicable level for the worksite location.
What do the four wage levels mean, and how do I know which one applies to my role?
Level 1 covers entry-level supervisors with limited independent experience. Level 2 applies to workers performing standard supervisory duties with moderate independence, and it is the most common filing level for this occupation. Level 3 reflects experienced supervisors handling complex multi-crew or specialized operations. Level 4 covers senior managers with full operational authority. The level is determined by the actual duties in the job description, not by your title alone.
Why does the prevailing wage for this role vary so much from city to city?
OFLC bases each area's wage on regional OES survey data, which captures local labor market conditions. Dense employer markets with high costs of living, such as the New York metro or San Francisco Bay Area, produce higher wage floors than rural or lower-cost regions. Under the worksite-on-LCA rule, the prevailing wage that applies is tied to where you will actually work, not where the employer is headquartered, so a national employer filing for a position in a high-cost metro must meet that metro's floor.
What happens if an employer offers a salary below the prevailing wage for a sponsored position?
An LCA cannot be certified if the offered wage falls below the applicable prevailing wage for the worksite area and experience level. USCIS will not approve an H-1B petition based on an uncertified LCA. For green card PERM cases, a below-floor offer invalidates the labor certification. If you identify a shortfall before filing, the employer must adjust the offered salary or reclassify the position at a lower level if the duties genuinely support that.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for a Grounds Manager or Grounds Foreman role in a specific U.S. city?
Use the OFLC Wage Search tool, which lets you enter SOC code 37-1012 and select any of the 337 covered metropolitan areas to retrieve the four-level wage rates for that worksite. Cross-check against the O*NET profile for this occupation to confirm the duties align with your actual job description. Migrate Mate can also help you identify employers that have sponsored this role in your target city, giving you real filing data to benchmark against.
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