Landscaper Salary in San Jose, CA
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The median landscaper in the San Jose area earns $48,330 a year ($23.24 an hour), 23% above the U.S. median ($39,150) and 6% above the California median ($45,560). Half of the 6,000 landscapers there earn between $45,230 and $57,570.
Median $48,330
10th: $42,35090th: $73,980
| Annual pay | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $42,350 | $36,780 | $31,150 |
| 25th percentile | $45,230 | $38,420 | $36,190 |
| Median | $48,330 | $45,560 | $39,150 |
| 75th percentile | $57,570 | $50,490 | $46,830 |
| 90th percentile | $73,980 | $61,200 | $56,730 |
| Average | $53,720 | $47,420 | $42,290 |
| Jobs | 6,000 | 106,180 | 952,640 |
San Jose, CA ranks 3rd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for landscaper pay. Highest: Boston, MA ($49,030).
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Check my payLandscaper pay in other cities
- San Francisco, CA: $48,040
- San Diego, CA: $45,560
- Sacramento, CA: $45,110
- Boston, MA: $49,030
- Seattle, WA: $48,480
- Minneapolis, MN: $47,160
- Portland, OR: $46,450
- Denver, CO: $46,270
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.