How much does a landscaping and groundskeeping worker make in California?
$45,560a year
Median yearly pay for landscaping and groundskeeping workers in California. That is $21.90 an hour or $3,797 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.90
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 106,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,780Median: $45,560Highest 10%: $61,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,780 | $17.68 | |
| 25th | $38,420 | $18.47 | |
| Median | $45,560 | $21.90 | |
| 75th | $50,490 | $24.27 | |
| 90th | $61,200 | $29.42 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Napa, CA | $48,540 |
| San Jose, CA | $48,330 |
| San Francisco, CA | $48,040 |
| Yuba City, CA | $47,420 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $46,740 |
| Salinas, CA | $46,550 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $46,210 |
| Modesto, CA | $45,740 |
| San Diego, CA | $45,560 |
| Redding, CA | $45,500 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $45,500 |
| Vallejo, CA | $45,470 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $45,230 |
| Chico, CA | $45,150 |
| Sacramento, CA | $45,110 |
| Oxnard, CA | $44,790 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $44,650 |
| Hanford, CA | $44,360 |
| Stockton, CA | $44,280 |
| Visalia, CA | $44,140 |
| El Centro, CA | $43,790 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $43,770 |
| Riverside, CA | $43,650 |
| Merced, CA | $43,230 |
| Fresno, CA | $40,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for landscaping and groundskeeping workers.
| 8. Hawaii | $45,920 |
| 9. Colorado | $45,760 |
| 10. Connecticut | $45,740 |
| 11. California | $45,560 |
| 12. Montana | $45,350 |
| 13. Oregon | $45,040 |
| 14. New Hampshire | $44,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a landscaping and groundskeeping worker make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $21.90 ($45,560 a year).
Do landscaping and groundskeeping workers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $45,560 against $39,150 nationally, 16% more.
Where does California rank for landscaping and groundskeeping worker pay?
California ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays landscaping and groundskeeping workers the most?
Napa, CA, with a median of $48,540 a year.
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.