First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers pay in California
$68,290avg. a year
$32.83 an hour · 14,850 employed
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers in California earn an average of $68,290 a year. That is $7,330 (12%) more than the U.S. average of $60,960. The best-paying metro area is San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA at $77,570.
$63,270Median pay
$32.83Average hourly
+10%Avg. pay since 2020
#12Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying California metro areas
Average pay for first-line supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 24.
11,570 jobs
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
$77,570
$37.29 an hour
2230 jobs
Salinas, CA
$76,710
$36.88 an hour
380 jobs
Vallejo, CA
$75,020
$36.07 an hour
460 jobs
Chico, CA
$74,130
$35.64 an hour
5830 jobs
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
$73,980
$35.57 an hour
6130 jobs
Napa, CA
$72,390
$34.80 an hour
71,150 jobs
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
$72,080
$34.65 an hour
8320 jobs
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA
$70,780
$34.03 an hour
9140 jobs
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
$69,980
$33.64 an hour
10130 jobs
Stockton-Lodi, CA
$69,540
$33.43 an hour
11100 jobs
Modesto, CA
$69,000
$33.17 an hour
1240 jobs
Yuba City, CA
$68,520
$32.94 an hour
13430 jobs
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA
$68,060
$32.72 an hour
141,490 jobs
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
$67,810
$32.60 an hour
1530 jobs
Merced, CA
$66,770
$32.10 an hour
16160 jobs
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA
$66,090
$31.78 an hour
174,220 jobs
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$65,870
$31.67 an hour
1840 jobs
Redding, CA
$65,500
$31.49 an hour
19220 jobs
Bakersfield-Delano, CA
$65,040
$31.27 an hour
202,140 jobs
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
$63,930
$30.73 an hour
21270 jobs
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
$62,460
$30.03 an hour
22390 jobs
Fresno, CA
$61,070
$29.36 an hour
2350 jobs
El Centro, CA
$60,970
$29.31 an hour
24130 jobs
Visalia, CA
$55,660
$26.76 an hour
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First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers pay in California, charted
Pay over time
California, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where California first-line supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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California vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $60,960 | $29.31 |
| California | $68,290 | $32.83 |
| Oregon | $71,030 | $34.15 |
| Nevada | $58,560 | $28.15 |
| Arizona | $57,750 | $27.76 |
Related jobs in California
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$62,810
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$44,210
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$47,420
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$45,930
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$63,610
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$48,470
Average pay, California, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do first-line supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers make in California?
The average is $68,290 a year, and the median is $63,270. That is $7,330 (12%) more than the U.S. average of $60,960.
What is the hourly wage in California?
$32.83 an hour on average; the median is $30.42.
Where in California do they earn the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($77,570), followed by Salinas, CA ($76,710). The lowest average among 24 metro areas with data is Visalia, CA ($55,660).
How does California rank?
California ranks #12 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 37-1012. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national first-line supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.