Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other pay in California
In California, the median pay for grounds maintenance workers, all other is $23.50 an hour ($48,870 a year). About 3,710 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($46,860). California ranks 21st of 39 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for grounds maintenance workers, all other in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.37 | $38,220 |
| 25% of workers | $20.30 | $42,220 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.50 | $48,870 |
| 75% of workers | $29.01 | $60,330 |
| 90% of workers | $33.62 | $69,930 |
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $56,840 | 200 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $51,690 | 70 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $51,000 | 90 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $50,480 | 1,030 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $49,330 | 60 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $48,970 | 390 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $48,900 | 310 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $48,830 | 370 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $48,110 | 70 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $47,640 | 50 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $47,030 | 350 |
| Fresno | $46,110 | 110 |
| Redding | $38,420 | 40 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $38,010 | 0 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for grounds maintenance workers, all other
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $45,560 |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | $62,550 |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation | $45,070 |
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