First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in California: $70,500 Average

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Average base salary, California

$70,500 / year

≈ $5,900 per month · $33.89 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for California · median $65,500

25th percentile
$50,500Average
$70,50075th percentile
$84,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers salary by state

Alabama$59,000

Alaska$73,000

Arizona$60,000

Arkansas$56,000

California$70,500

Colorado$66,500

Connecticut$72,000

Delaware$73,500

District of Columbia$77,500

Florida$59,000

Georgia$58,500

Hawaii$66,000

Idaho$62,000

Illinois$61,500

Indiana$64,500

Iowa$61,500

Kansas$64,000

Kentucky$59,500

Louisiana$51,000

Maine$65,000

Maryland$59,000

Massachusetts$72,000

Michigan$62,000

Minnesota$69,500

Mississippi$55,500

Missouri$56,500

Montana$65,000

Nebraska$62,500

Nevada$60,500

New Hampshire$71,500

New Jersey$73,000

New Mexico$64,500

New York$73,500

North Carolina$59,500

North Dakota$67,500

Ohio$60,000

Oklahoma$55,500

Oregon$73,500

Pennsylvania$58,500

Rhode Island$65,500

South Carolina$61,500

South Dakota$62,000

Tennessee$60,500

Texas$53,000

Utah$63,000

Vermont$72,500

Virginia$62,500

Washington$75,500

West Virginia$58,500

Wisconsin$67,500

Wyoming$65,000

About this role

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers is a professional role in the Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance job family, focused on First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workerss do

Typical education: Bachelor's Degree

Establish and enforce operating procedures and work standards that will ensure adequate performance and personnel safety.
Schedule work for crews, depending on work priorities, crew or equipment availability, or weather conditions.
Tour grounds, such as parks, botanical gardens, cemeteries, or golf courses, to inspect conditions of plants and soil.
Monitor project activities to ensure that instructions are followed, deadlines are met, and schedules are maintained.
Direct activities of workers who perform duties, such as landscaping, cultivating lawns, or pruning trees and shrubs.

Top skills: Time Management Monitoring Management of Personnel Resources Active Listening Speaking Critical Thinking

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First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers salary by industry

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

92,130 workers

$61,000

Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS

12,030 workers

$71,000

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation

12,010 workers

$68,000

Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

11,940 workers

$72,000

Other Services (except Public Administration)

2,900 workers

$63,500

Educational Services

2,890 workers

$69,500

State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

2,070 workers

$62,000

Construction

1,720 workers

$65,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers pays 27% above the average across 10 roles in the Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance job family (family average $49,500).

Similar-paying roles in Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance

Tree Trimmers and Pruners$58,000

First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$55,000

Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$50,500

Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$48,500

Building Cleaning Workers, All Other$48,000

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$44,000

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$40,000

Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$38,500

Pest Control Worker$48,000

Frequently asked questions

How much does a First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers make?

The average base salary for a First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers in the United States is $63,000 per year, or about $30.29 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $49,000 and $75,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance roles?

The Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance job family averages $49,500 across 10 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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