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Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$45,560
Median Annual Salary
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+2.8% vs 2024
$47,420
Mean Salary
$45,560
Median Salary
$21.90
Hourly Rate
106,180 people work as Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in California
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in California earn a median salary of $45,560 per year ($3,796/month).
This is 12.3% above the national average of $40,553.
California ranks #11 out of 51 states for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay.
Approximately 106,180 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 2.8% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
Landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment. Workers typically perform a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, sprinkler installation, and installation of mortarless segmental concrete masonry wall units.
Top Skills
Operation and Control
3.12
Speaking
2.88
Critical Thinking
2.88
Active Listening
2.75
Coordination
2.75
Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
3.4
Customer and Personal Service
3.24
Chemistry
2.99
Mechanical
2.93
Public Safety and Security
2.75
Typical Education: Less than a High School Diploma
(39.1% of workers)
Salary Range: Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in California
Salaries for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in California range from $36,780 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $61,200 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $38,420 and $50,490.
Median $45,560
P10: $36,780P25: $38,420P75: $50,490P90: $61,200
10th
$36,780
25th
$38,420
Median
$45,560
75th
$50,490
90th
$61,200
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$36,780
$17.68
$3,065
25th Percentile
$38,420
$18.47
$3,201
Median (50th)
$45,560
$21.90
$3,796
75th Percentile
$50,490
$24.27
$4,207
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$61,200
$29.42
$5,100
Note: The mean (average) salary of $47,420 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#11
California ranks #11 of 51 states
$40,553
National avg. for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
How much do Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers make in California?
The median annual salary for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in California is $45,560 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $47,420.
What is the salary range for a Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in California?
Salaries for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in California range from $36,780 at the 10th percentile to $61,200 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $38,420 and $50,490.
What is the starting salary for a Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in California?
Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers positions in California typically start around $36,780 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $38,420 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 106,180 people are employed as Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in California is approximately $21.90 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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