Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $36,360 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.48
10th percentile $33,650
90th percentile $56,810
Employed locally 280
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,650
    25th
    $34,560
    50th (median)
    $36,360
    75th
    $47,580
    90th
    $56,810

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary vs area income 64% Median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary is 36% 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 El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36,530
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$59,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$49,920
    Pest Control Workers$40,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in El Centro, CA is $17.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in El Centro, CA is 4.5% below 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,650 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,560.