Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other pay in California
$51,850avg. a year
$24.93 an hour · 3,710 employed
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other in California earn an average of $51,850 a year. That is $3,020 (6%) more than the U.S. average of $48,830. The best-paying metro area is San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA at $54,760.
$48,870Median pay
$24.93Average hourly
+11%Avg. pay since 2020
#19Of 38 states + D.C.
Top-paying California metro areas
Average pay for grounds maintenance workers, all other by metro area. Swipe to see all 14.
1370 jobs
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
$54,760
$26.33 an hour
290 jobs
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA
$54,730
$26.31 an hour
370 jobs
Bakersfield-Delano, CA
$54,490
$26.20 an hour
41,030 jobs
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$53,590
$25.76 an hour
5200 jobs
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
$53,380
$25.66 an hour
6310 jobs
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
$52,980
$25.47 an hour
750 jobs
Stockton-Lodi, CA
$52,220
$25.11 an hour
860 jobs
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA
$50,670
$24.36 an hour
9390 jobs
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
$50,540
$24.30 an hour
10350 jobs
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
$49,620
$23.86 an hour
1140 jobs
Redding, CA
$48,510
$23.32 an hour
1270 jobs
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA
$48,180
$23.16 an hour
13110 jobs
Fresno, CA
$46,760
$22.48 an hour
14
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
$44,010
$21.16 an hour
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Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other pay in California, charted
Pay over time
California, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where California grounds maintenance workers, all other 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 | $48,830 | $23.48 |
| California | $51,850 | $24.93 |
| Arizona | $69,980 | $33.64 |
| Oregon | $50,820 | $24.43 |
| Nevada | $50,600 | $24.33 |
Related jobs in California
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$47,420
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$63,610
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$48,470
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$44,210
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$45,930
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$62,810
Average pay, California, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do grounds maintenance workers, all other make in California?
The average is $51,850 a year, and the median is $48,870. That is $3,020 (6%) more than the U.S. average of $48,830.
What is the hourly wage in California?
$24.93 an hour on average; the median is $23.50.
Where in California do they earn the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($54,760), followed by Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA ($54,730). The lowest average among 14 metro areas with data is Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA ($44,010).
How does California rank?
California ranks #19 of 39 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 37-3019. 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 grounds maintenance workers, all other 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.