Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $53,140 +22.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.55
10th percentile $38,750
90th percentile $70,330
Employed locally 170
National median $43,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,750
    25th
    $43,920
    50th (median)
    $53,140
    75th
    $56,300
    90th
    $70,330

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other salary vs area income 34% Median Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other salary is 66% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Ohio $77,600
    Cleveland, OH $71,800
    North Carolina $70,820
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $66,960
    Minnesota $66,960
    Arizona $64,540

    Nearby metros — Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Carolina $70,820
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,000
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $48,430
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $47,840
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $47,640
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $47,470

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $42,920
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $46,890
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $45,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $67,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $68,500
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners $72,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other in San Jose, CA is $25.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.59 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other salary in San Jose, CA is 22.4% above the national median of $43,410. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other in San Jose?

    Entry-level Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $38,750 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,920.