Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $41,150 +8% vs national
Median hourly $19.79
10th percentile $34,500
90th percentile $59,370
Employed locally 700
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,500
    25th
    $36,070
    50th (median)
    $41,150
    75th
    $46,960
    90th
    $59,370

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary vs area income 60% Median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary is 40% 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 Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$37,910
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36,000
    Pest Control Workers$39,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$48,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$59,220
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners$59,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Chico, CA is $19.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in Chico, CA is 8% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,500 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,070.