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How much does a grounds maintenance worker make in San Diego?

$48,970a year

Median yearly pay for grounds maintenance workers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $23.54 an hour or $4,081 a month.

Hourly
$23.54
Vs. national median
+5%
Rank among cities
25 of 62
Jobs in the area
390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,410Median: $48,970Highest 10%: $60,610
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,410$18.47
25th$40,400$19.42
Median$48,970$23.54
75th$59,060$28.39
90th$60,610$29.14

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for grounds maintenance workers.

San Jose, CA$56,840
Bakersfield, CA$51,690
Santa Rosa, CA$51,000
Los Angeles, CA$50,480
San Luis Obispo, CA$49,330
Sacramento, CA$48,900
San Francisco, CA$48,830
Oxnard, CA$48,110
Stockton, CA$47,640
Riverside, CA$47,030
Fresno, CA$46,110
Santa Maria, CA$38,010
Grounds Maintenance Worker salary in California Grounds Maintenance Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in San Diego

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$63,740
Tree Trimmer and Pruner$63,410
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$58,300
Pest Control Worker$47,470
Building Cleaning Worker$46,960
Pesticide Handler$46,110
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$45,560
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$42,150
Janitor and Cleaner$38,450
Salaries for every job in San Diego, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a grounds maintenance worker make an hour in San Diego?

The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $23.54 ($48,970 a year).

Do grounds maintenance workers make more in San Diego than the national average?

Yes: $48,970 against $46,860 nationally, 5% more.

How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $48,870, so San Diego pays 0% more.

Where does San Diego rank for grounds maintenance worker pay?

25 of 62 metro areas with data.

How much does a grounds maintenance worker make starting out in San Diego?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,610 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.