SOC 37-3011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers — Merced
Merced, CA · 10 metro areas compared
In Merced, CA the median wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers is $43,230 a year, which is 10.4% higher than the national figure of $39,150.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Merced, CA the median wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers is $43,230 a year, which is 10.4% higher than the national figure of $39,150. Half of workers earn between $36,240 and $51,120. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $35,770 and the ninetieth at $62,840.
The area has 420 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.87 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Napa leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $48,540. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 218th of 272 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,770 | −8.6% |
| 25th | $36,240 | −7.4% |
| Median (50th) | $43,230 | +10.4% |
| 75th | $51,120 | +30.6% |
| 90th | $62,840 | +60.5% |
| Mean | $45,770 | +16.9% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Napa | $48,540 | 940 | |
| 2 | San Jose | $48,330 | 6,000 | |
| 3 | San Francisco | $48,040 | 12,270 | |
| 4 | Yuba City | $47,420 | 340 | |
| 5 | Santa Rosa | $46,740 | 2,740 | |
| 6 | Salinas | $46,550 | 1,590 | |
| 7 | Santa Cruz | $46,210 | 1,030 | |
| 8 | Modesto | $45,740 | 1,080 | |
| 9 | San Diego | $45,560 | 10,870 | |
| 10 | Redding | $45,500 | 420 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Merced run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $43,230 buys what $39,051 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 0.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$43,230as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$39,051US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $43,230 a year, 10.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,770 to $62,840 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 420 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Napa, at $48,540.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Merced, CA?
The median annual wage is $43,230, or $20.79 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $39,150, so pay in Merced, CA is 10.4% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Merced, CA earns more than $62,840 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,770 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Napa, at $48,540 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 420 jobs in this occupation in Merced, CA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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