Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in California
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in California earn a median of $45,560 a year, +16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,560
- vs. U.S. median
- +16% ($39,150)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 106,180
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,780; the top 10% earn over $61,200. Nationally the range is $31,150 to $56,730.
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Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay in California
How much do landscaping and groundskeeping workers make in California?
The median is $45,560 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,780 and the top 10% earn over $61,200. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for landscaping and groundskeeping workers?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 51 (+16% vs. the national median of $39,150). Living costs are not included.