Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $39,670 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.07
10th percentile $34,090
90th percentile $55,960
Employed locally 1,610
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,090
    25th
    $35,360
    50th (median)
    $39,670
    75th
    $46,020
    90th
    $55,960

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary vs area income 59% Median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary is 41% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $48,640
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $48,210
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,080
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $48,010
    Carson City, NV $47,900
    Portland-South Portland, ME $47,800

    Nearby metros — Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $48,210
    Carson City, NV $47,900
    Napa, CA $47,550
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $47,360
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,890
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $46,590

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $39,130
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $35,610
    Pest Control Workers $43,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $52,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $57,160
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners $60,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Bakersfield, CA is $19.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.71 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salaries?

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 4.1% above the national median of $38,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,090 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,360.