California / Developmental Services / Groundskeeper

Job-title file

Groundskeeper

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

18 employees hold this title in Developmental Services. Median total compensation for the role is $47,673, below the department median of $77,233.

Employees: 18
Total payroll: $766K
Role median: $47,673
Agency median: $77,233
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$6,049$53,035+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

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.

Compared with the local labor market

Groundskeeper pay vs. California

Across all employers in California, the median wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers — about 106,180 people — is $45,560. Developmental Services pays a median base salary of $46,340 for this role, 2% above that figure — about the 54th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Developmental Services sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$36,780

$38,420

$45,560

$50,490

$61,200

Developmental Services median · $46,340

The bar is the range of annual wages for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers across every employer in California, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Developmental Services’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers — about 952,640 people — is $39,150. Developmental Services’s median base salary is 18% above that national figure, about the 73rd percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$31,150

$36,190

$39,150

$46,830

$56,730

Developmental Services median · $46,340

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the California range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 15 of 18 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Developmental Services is $47,673, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across California

Groundskeeper is held in 10 California departments. In Developmental Services, the median of $47,673 ranks #2 of 10.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Parks and Recreation

$49,903 · 29

Military Department

$46,904 · 6

Veterans Affairs

$45,788 · 32

Department of State Hospitals

$45,535 · 34

Education

$45,514 · 14

General Services

$45,334 · 84

California Highway Patrol

$44,774 · 13

Forestry and Fire Protection

$43,240 · 4

Rehabilitation

$35,645 · 2

Median total compensation for the Groundskeeper role in other Californiadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Groundskeeper beyond California

This role is reported in 12 jurisdictions. In California, the median of $46,634 ranks #1 of 12. See Groundskeeper across all of California →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Minnesota

$43,516 · 41

Texas

$39,689 · 102

New York Public Authorities

$39,317 · 30

Florida

$36,092 · 45

City of Phoenix, Arizona

$34,558 · 248

Georgia

$30,367 · 93

Maine

$19,226 · 14

Rhode Island

$13,922 · 36

Median total compensation for comparable Groundskeeperroles 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.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Isidro Ceballos Vaca

Groundskeeper/Developmental Services

2025 total comp

$54,004

Sub-department: Developmental Services/Admin
Base pay: $52,804
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,004
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R12
Work county: Tulare

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,534
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4722650731008
Salary Total: $4,398
Total Pay: $54,004

Isidro Ceballos Vaca works as a Groundskeeper for Developmental Services within Developmental Services/Admin. Their status is full-time. Isidro earned $54,004 in 2025. They are represented by R12.

Justin Meier

Groundskeeper/Developmental Services

2023 total comp

$51,155

Sub-department: Developmental Services/Admin
Base pay: $49,655
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,155
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R12
Work county: Tulare
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,233
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4722650731010
Salary Total: $4,233
Total Pay: $51,155

Justin Meier holds the role of Groundskeeper at Developmental Services within Developmental Services/Admin. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $51,155. Their bargaining unit is R12.

Sergio Lopez

Groundskeeper/Developmental Services

2025 total comp

$50,340

Sub-department: Developmental Services/Admin
Base pay: $47,440
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,340
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R12
Work county: Orange
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,190
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4723660731003
Salary Total: $4,064
Total Pay: $50,340

Sergio Lopez holds the role of Groundskeeper at Developmental Services within Developmental Services/Admin. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,340. Union affiliation: R12.

Andrew Jackson

Groundskeeper/Developmental Services

2025 total comp

$49,897

Sub-department: Developmental Services/Admin
Base pay: $47,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,004
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,897
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R12
Work county: Tulare
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,230
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4722650731007
Salary Total: $4,103
Total Pay: $49,897

Andrew Jackson holds the role of Groundskeeper at Developmental Services within Developmental Services/Admin. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,897. They are represented by R12.

Mason Negus

Groundskeeper/Developmental Services

2025 total comp

$49,646

Sub-department: Developmental Services/Admin
Base pay: $47,904
Overtime: $542
Other pay: $1,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,646
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R12
Work county: Tulare
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,231
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4722650731013
Salary Total: $4,104
Total Pay: $49,646

Mason Negus holds the role of Groundskeeper at Developmental Services within Developmental Services/Admin. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,646. Their bargaining unit is R12.

Nicholas Cortez

Groundskeeper/Developmental Services

2025 total comp

$49,540

Sub-department: Developmental Services/Admin
Base pay: $47,893
Overtime: $447
Other pay: $1,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,540
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R12
Work county: Tulare
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,230
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4722650731006
Salary Total: $4,103
Total Pay: $49,540

Nicholas Cortez is a Groundskeeper at Developmental Services within Developmental Services/Admin. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $49,540. Union affiliation: R12.

Andrew Torres

Groundskeeper/Developmental Services

2025 total comp

$49,104

Sub-department: Developmental Services/Admin
Base pay: $47,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,104
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R12
Work county: Tulare
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,231
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4722650731012
Salary Total: $4,104
Total Pay: $49,104

Andrew Torres is a Groundskeeper at Developmental Services within Developmental Services/Admin. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $49,104. Their bargaining unit is R12.

Justin Duran

Groundskeeper/Developmental Services

2024 total comp

$48,300

Sub-department: Developmental Services/Admin
Base pay: $46,340
Overtime: $5
Other pay: $1,955
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,300
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R12
Work county: Tulare
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,911
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4722650731004
Salary Total: $3,911
Total Pay: $48,300

Justin Duran holds the role of Groundskeeper at Developmental Services within Developmental Services/Admin. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $48,300. Their bargaining unit is R12.

Arturo Medina Jr

Groundskeeper/Developmental Services

2025 total comp

$47,943

Sub-department: Developmental Services/Admin
Base pay: $45,243
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,943
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R12
Work county: Orange

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,029
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4723660731002
Salary Total: $3,908
Total Pay: $47,943

At Developmental Services, Arturo Medina Jr serves as a Groundskeeper within Developmental Services/Admin. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,943. They are represented by R12.

Adan Garcia-Saldana

Groundskeeper/Developmental Services

2025 total comp

$47,402

Sub-department: Developmental Services/Admin
Base pay: $45,813
Overtime: $271
Other pay: $1,318
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,402
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R12
Work county: Tulare

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,028
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4722650731015
Salary Total: $3,907
Total Pay: $47,402

At Developmental Services, Adan Garcia-Saldana serves as a Groundskeeper within Developmental Services/Admin. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,402. Union affiliation: R12.

Dagoberto Palacios-Robles

Groundskeeper/Developmental Services

2023 total comp

$47,394

Sub-department: Developmental Services/Admin
Base pay: $45,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,394
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R12
Work county: Orange

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,108
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4723650731002
Salary Total: $4,108
Total Pay: $47,394

At Developmental Services, Dagoberto Palacios-Robles serves as a Groundskeeper within Developmental Services/Admin. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $47,394. Union affiliation: R12.

Francisco Aguilera Jr

Groundskeeper/Developmental Services

2025 total comp

$46,257

Sub-department: Developmental Services/Admin
Base pay: $45,057
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,257
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R12
Work county: Tulare
Middle name: X

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,029
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4722650731005
Salary Total: $3,908
Total Pay: $46,257

Francisco Aguilera Jr holds the role of Groundskeeper at Developmental Services within Developmental Services/Admin. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,257. They are represented by R12.

Eric Ruiz

Groundskeeper/Developmental Services

2025 total comp

$46,071

Sub-department: Developmental Services/Admin
Base pay: $44,871
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,071
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R12
Work county: Tulare
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,029
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4722650731016
Salary Total: $3,908
Total Pay: $46,071

Eric Ruiz holds the role of Groundskeeper at Developmental Services within Developmental Services/Admin. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,071. They are represented by R12.

Jack Fuqua

Groundskeeper/Developmental Services

2025 total comp

$44,899

Sub-department: Developmental Services/Admin
Base pay: $43,799
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,899
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R12
Work county: Orange
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,837
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4723660731001
Salary Total: $3,722
Total Pay: $44,899

Jack Fuqua is a Groundskeeper at Developmental Services within Developmental Services/Admin. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $44,899. Union affiliation: R12.

Rick De La Cruz

Groundskeeper/Developmental Services

2025 total comp

$35,125

Sub-department: Developmental Services/Admin
Base pay: $32,657
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,468
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,125
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R12
Work county: Tulare
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,534
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4722650731011
Salary Total: $4,398
Total Pay: $35,125

At Developmental Services, Rick De La Cruz serves as a Groundskeeper within Developmental Services/Admin. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,125. Union affiliation: R12.

Russell Paul Imberi

Groundskeeper/Developmental Services

2023 total comp

$25,558

Sub-department: Developmental Services/Admin
Base pay: $19,869
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,688
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $25,558
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R12
Work county: Orange

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,583
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4723650731003
Salary Total: $3,583
Total Pay: $25,558

Russell Paul Imberi holds the role of Groundskeeper at Developmental Services within Developmental Services/Admin. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $25,558. Union affiliation: R12.

Michael Hurley

Groundskeeper/Developmental Services

2023 total comp

$17,334

Sub-department: Developmental Services/Admin
Base pay: $13,334
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,334
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R12
Work county: Orange
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,070
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4723650731006
Salary Total: $4,070
Total Pay: $17,334

Michael Hurley works as a Groundskeeper for Developmental Services within Developmental Services/Admin. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $17,334 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.

Anthony Grado

Groundskeeper/Developmental Services

2023 total comp

$6,049

Sub-department: Developmental Services/Admin
Base pay: $6,049
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,049
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R12
Work county: Tulare
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,412
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4722650731005
Salary Total: $3,412
Total Pay: $6,049

Anthony Grado holds the role of Groundskeeper at Developmental Services within Developmental Services/Admin. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,049. They are represented by R12.