California Median
$45,560
per year
Hourly Rate
$21.90
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+16% vs US median
US median $39,150
State Rank
#11 of 51
106,180 employed here
How much do Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers make in California?
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in California take home a median of $45,560 annually — roughly $21.90 an hour — which runs 16% above the national median of $39,150.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $36,780 while the top 10% make $61,200 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $38,420 and $50,490 a year.
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $36,780 | $17.68 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $38,420 | $18.47 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $45,560 | $21.90 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $50,490 | $24.27 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $61,200 | $29.42 |
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How California compares
California ranks 11th out of 51 states and territories for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in other states
District of Columbia $48,790Massachusetts $48,670Alaska $47,690Washington $46,950Minnesota $46,610Vermont $46,230Maine $45,970Hawaii $45,920Colorado $45,760Connecticut $45,740Montana $45,350Oregon $45,040New Hampshire $44,890New York $44,840Rhode Island $44,730Illinois $43,790Idaho $41,600New Jersey $41,360Wisconsin $41,230North Dakota $40,790Utah $40,740Pennsylvania $39,500Maryland $39,380Kansas $39,330Nebraska $39,140Iowa $38,920Arizona $38,910Nevada $38,820Missouri $38,520Virginia $38,410Wyoming $38,310Ohio $38,220Michigan $38,120Indiana $38,070Georgia $37,970North Carolina $37,910New Mexico $37,560Delaware $37,350Florida $37,100Tennessee $37,020Texas $36,740South Carolina $36,710Kentucky $36,670Arkansas $35,770Oklahoma $35,770Alabama $35,630South Dakota $35,370Louisiana $34,870West Virginia $32,240Mississippi $31,630
Working as Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in California
Nationally, about 953,000 people work as Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in the United States. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($45,560) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers make in California?
The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in California is $45,560 per year, or about $21.90 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $36,780 at the entry level to $61,200 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers about 16% more than the national median of $39,150. California ranks 11th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $45,560 a year. About 106,180 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.