Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $46,590 +22.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.40
10th percentile $36,220
90th percentile $63,100
Employed locally 1,020
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,220
    25th
    $38,120
    50th (median)
    $46,590
    75th
    $52,420
    90th
    $63,100

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary vs area income 43% Median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary is 57% 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 Rosa-Petaluma, CA $46,570

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $38,630
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $37,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $63,760
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners $62,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $50,130
    Pest Control Workers $48,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Santa Cruz, CA is $22.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 22.3% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,220 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,120.