Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $40,910 +7.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.67
10th percentile $36,210
90th percentile $57,520
Employed locally 27,400
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,210
    25th
    $37,380
    50th (median)
    $40,910
    75th
    $47,470
    90th
    $57,520

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary vs area income 44% Median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary is 56% 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 Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $36,880
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $41,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $59,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $56,030
    Pest Control Workers $46,040
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners $62,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Los Angeles, CA is $19.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in Los Angeles, CA is 7.4% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,210 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,380.