City of Los Angeles / Water and Power / Senior Gardener

Job-title file

Senior Gardener

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

18 employees hold this title in Water and Power. Median total compensation for the role is $91,606, below the department median of $106,911.

Employees: 18
Total payroll: $1.6M
Role median: $91,606
Agency median: $106,911
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$30,093$105,020+

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How total compensation varies among the 18 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across City of Los Angeles

Senior Gardener is held in 8 City of Los Angeles departments. In Water and Power, the median of $91,606 ranks #7 of 8.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Public Works - Sanitation

$113,874 · 3

$107,774 · 2

$104,729 · 3

$101,851 · 4

$95,266 · 108

Public Works - Street Services

$95,060 · 1

Library

$90,239 · 1

Median total compensation for the Senior Gardener role in other City of Los Angelesdepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Senior Gardener beyond City of Los Angeles

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In City of Los Angeles, the median of $95,805 ranks #1 of 2. See Senior Gardener across all of City of Los Angeles →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Rhode Island

$55,422 · 7

Median total compensation for comparable Senior Gardener roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

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Building Repairer 74
Carpenter 71
Civil Engineering Associate 468
Commercial Field Representative 123
Commercial Service Supervisor 104
Construction Asbestos Worker X 70
Construction Carpenter X 95
Construction Electrical Helper 70
Construction Electrical Mechanic 154
Construction Helper X 116
Custodian 160
Custodian Service Representative 794
Cvl Engineering Drafting Technician 94
Electric Distribution Mechanic 535
Electric Service Representative 80
Electric Station Operator 249
Electrical Craft Helper 333
Electrical Distribution Mechanical Supervisor 106
Electrical Engineer 127
Electrical Engineering Associate 732
Electrical Mechanic 488
Electrical Mechanic Supervisor 94
Electrical Repairer 82
Electrical Services Manager 96
Electrical Test Technician 130
Equipment Operator 128
Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic 96
Heavy Duty Truck Operator 93
Maintenance Construction Helper 262
Management Analyst 296
Mechanical Engineering Associate 186
Meter Reader 165
Power Engineering Manager 61
Principal Clerk Utility 113
Programmer Analyst 168
Security Officer 282
Senior Administrative Clerk 560
Senior Commercial Field Representative 84
Senior Electrical Mechanic 73
Senior Utility Accountant 88
Steam Plant Assistant 132
Steam Plant Operator 84
Stm Plant Maintenance Mechanic 57
Storekeeper 106
Student Engineer 60
Student Engineering 60
Student Worker 86
Systems Analyst 95
Systems Programmer 126
Ug Distribution Construction Mechanic 109
Utility Accountant 73
Utility Administrator 172
Utility Executive Secretary 58
Utility Pre-Craft Trainee 125
Utility Services Manager 69
Utility Services Specialist 158
Warehouse & Toolroom Worker 92
Water Utility Supervisor 89
Water Utility Worker 302
Waterworks Engineer 57

Record list

Employees with this title

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Eusebio Serna

Senior Gardener/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$105,043

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $51,106
Overtime: $24,439
Other pay: $2,415
Benefits: $27,083
Total compensation: $105,043
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3143-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP323433313030
Row ID: 25WP323433313030FT

At Water and Power, Eusebio Serna serves as a Senior Gardener within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,043. Their bargaining unit is 8.

Reyes Nunez

Senior Gardener/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$104,975

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $52,018
Overtime: $20,011
Other pay: $1,201
Benefits: $31,745
Total compensation: $104,975
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3143-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP393639353332
Row ID: 25WP393639353332FT

Reyes Nunez holds the role of Senior Gardener at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,975. They are represented by 8.

Michael Wheeler

Senior Gardener/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$104,407

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $51,870
Overtime: $19,967
Other pay: $825
Benefits: $31,745
Total compensation: $104,407
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3143-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP383035363931
Row ID: 25WP383035363931FT

Michael Wheeler is a Senior Gardener at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $104,407. Their bargaining unit is 8.

Carlos Arreola

Senior Gardener/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$104,143

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $51,859
Overtime: $18,772
Other pay: $1,767
Benefits: $31,745
Total compensation: $104,143
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3143-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP333430363139
Row ID: 25WP333430363139FT

Carlos Arreola is a Senior Gardener at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $104,143. Their bargaining unit is 8.

Gustavo De La Cruz

Senior Gardener/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$102,569

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $51,909
Overtime: $18,190
Other pay: $725
Benefits: $31,745
Total compensation: $102,569
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3143-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP323936393632
Row ID: 25WP323936393632FT

Gustavo De La Cruz works as a Senior Gardener for Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. Their status is full-time. Gustavo earned $102,569 in 2025. They are represented by 8.

John Willett

Senior Gardener/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$98,935

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $52,022
Overtime: $12,006
Other pay: $1,454
Benefits: $33,454
Total compensation: $98,935
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3143-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP333634303034
Row ID: 25WP333634303034FT

John Willett holds the role of Senior Gardener at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,935. Their bargaining unit is 8.

Raul Ornelas

Senior Gardener/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$96,768

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $51,867
Overtime: $16,591
Other pay: $1,251
Benefits: $27,058
Total compensation: $96,768
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3143-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP373831353630
Row ID: 25WP373831353630FT

Raul Ornelas is a Senior Gardener at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $96,768. Union affiliation: 8.

Hector Morelos

Senior Gardener/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$93,305

Sub-department: Supervisory Blue Collar Unit
Base pay: $48,145
Overtime: $12,923
Other pay: $5,179
Benefits: $27,058
Total compensation: $93,305
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: B

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3145-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP393633353831
Row ID: 25WP393633353831FT

Hector Morelos is a Senior Gardener at Water and Power within Supervisory Blue Collar Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $93,305. They are represented by B.

Diane Lemon

Senior Gardener/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$91,803

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $51,868
Overtime: $16,010
Other pay: $1,251
Benefits: $22,673
Total compensation: $91,803
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3143-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP353639353536
Row ID: 25WP353639353536FT

Diane Lemon is a Senior Gardener at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $91,803. Their bargaining unit is 8.

Romeo Gerolaga

Senior Gardener/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$91,410

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $51,868
Overtime: $7,123
Other pay: $675
Benefits: $31,745
Total compensation: $91,410
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3143-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP323434353133
Row ID: 25WP323434353133FT

Romeo Gerolaga is a Senior Gardener at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $91,410. They are represented by 8.

Alejandro Saldana

Senior Gardener/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$85,023

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $52,213
Overtime: $4,296
Other pay: $1,189
Benefits: $27,325
Total compensation: $85,023
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3143-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP323538333334
Row ID: 25WP323538333334FT

Alejandro Saldana holds the role of Senior Gardener at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,023. They are represented by 8.

Ricardo Ramirez

Senior Gardener/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$83,755

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $51,868
Overtime: $8,789
Other pay: $425
Benefits: $22,673
Total compensation: $83,755
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3774-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP393634323333
Row ID: 25WP393634323333FT

Ricardo Ramirez holds the role of Senior Gardener at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,755. Their bargaining unit is 8.

Leonardo Carrillo

Senior Gardener/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$83,100

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $36,547
Overtime: $13,983
Other pay: $825
Benefits: $31,745
Total compensation: $83,100
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3143-4
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP393932303135
Row ID: 25WP393932303135FT

Leonardo Carrillo is a Senior Gardener at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $83,100. Their bargaining unit is 8.

Philip Gilmartin

Senior Gardener/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$80,855

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $51,870
Overtime: $13,999
Other pay: $3,944
Benefits: $11,043
Total compensation: $80,855
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3143-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP333436303233
Row ID: 25WP333436303233FT

At Water and Power, Philip Gilmartin serves as a Senior Gardener within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,855. Union affiliation: 8.

Leopoldo Mendoza

Senior Gardener/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$79,493

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $32,146
Overtime: $1,622
Other pay: $14,117
Benefits: $31,607
Total compensation: $79,493
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3143-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP383236303731
Row ID: 25WP383236303731FT

Leopoldo Mendoza works as a Senior Gardener for Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. Their status is full-time. Leopoldo earned $79,493 in 2025. They are represented by 8.

Jon Inocencio

Senior Gardener/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$74,354

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $51,935
Overtime: $10,259
Other pay: $976
Benefits: $11,183
Total compensation: $74,354
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3143-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP363632343036
Row ID: 25WP363632343036FT

Jon Inocencio works as a Senior Gardener for Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. Their status is full-time. Jon earned $74,354 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is 8.

Randall Nimura

Senior Gardener/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$64,201

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $50,555
Overtime: $1,765
Other pay: $698
Benefits: $11,183
Total compensation: $64,201
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3143-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP323431303230
Row ID: 25WP323431303230FT

At Water and Power, Randall Nimura serves as a Senior Gardener within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,201. Their bargaining unit is 8.

Hector De Loera

Senior Gardener/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$30,093

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,148
Benefits: $28,946
Total compensation: $30,093
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3143-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP323739363338
Row ID: 25WP323739363338FT

Hector De Loera is a Senior Gardener at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $30,093. Union affiliation: 8.