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How much does a grounds maintenance worker make in Santa Maria?

$38,010a year

Median yearly pay for grounds maintenance workers in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area. That is $18.27 an hour or $3,168 a month.

Hourly
$18.27
Vs. national median
-19%
Rank among cities
50 of 62
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,990Median: $38,010Highest 10%: $50,910
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,990$18.26
25th$38,010$18.27
Median$38,010$18.27
75th$48,610$23.37
90th$50,910$24.48

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
San Diego, CA$48,970
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
Grounds Maintenance Worker salary in California Grounds Maintenance Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Santa Maria

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$58,900
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$56,670
Pest Control Worker$47,060
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$45,230
Tree Trimmer and Pruner$43,570
Pesticide Handler$41,140
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$38,400
Janitor and Cleaner$37,900
Salaries for every job in Santa Maria, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a grounds maintenance worker make an hour in Santa Maria?

The median hourly pay in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area is $18.27 ($38,010 a year).

Do grounds maintenance workers make more in Santa Maria than the national average?

No: $38,010 against $46,860 nationally, 19% less.

How does Santa Maria compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $48,870, so Santa Maria pays 22% less.

Where does Santa Maria rank for grounds maintenance worker pay?

50 of 62 metro areas with data.

How much does a grounds maintenance worker make starting out in Santa Maria?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,910 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.