Abstract: In order to understand the status of organic matter in upland of Hangzhou suburb, put forward proper improvement measures, the author used field survey methods and laboratory analysis to analyze soil organic matter. The results showed that: the content of soil organic matter was from 7.59 g/kg to 52.87 g/kg, averaged by 26.61 g/kg which belonged a middle level (20-30 g/kg); and the proportion of high organic matter levels were increased by productivity grades. There were significant differences of soil organic matter in different soil types and regions. The average content of organic matter in different soil types was as follows: skeleton soil > red soil > lime soil > paddy soil > alluvial soil > seashore saline soil. The average content of organic matter in different regions was as follows: water net plain > low hill > valley plain > coastal plain. The content of organic matter of 43.64 percent upland was below 20 g/kg. The author suggested that some improvement measures, such as straw returning, adding organic manure, promoting soil testing and formula fertilizing and improving irrigation and drainage facilities, should be taken.