Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in San Jose, CA

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

Median annual salary $46,890 +23.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.54
10th percentile $39,320
90th percentile $72,230
Employed locally 5,990
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,320
    25th
    $43,850
    50th (median)
    $46,890
    75th
    $58,170
    90th
    $72,230

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary vs area income 30% Median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary is 70% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $46,590
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $46,570

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $42,920
    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
    Pest Control Workers $48,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in San Jose, CA is $22.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in San Jose, CA is 23.1% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,320 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,850.