California / State University / Gardener

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Gardener

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

21 employees hold this title in State University. Median total compensation for the role is $53,106, above the department median of $31,618.

Employees: 21
Total payroll: $995.7K
Role median: $53,106
Agency median: $31,618
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$6,505$62,308+

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How total compensation varies among the 21 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 California

Gardener is held in 2 California departments. In State University, the median of $53,106 ranks #2 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

State Polytech University

$57,990 · 9

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

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Gardener beyond California

This role is reported in 10 jurisdictions. In California, the median of $53,134 ranks #6 of 10. See Gardener across all of California →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$135,468 · 365

$110,075 · 25

$77,085 · 60

$58,782 · 14

$57,190 · 211

City of Springfield, MA

$44,940 · 6

City of Phoenix, Arizona

$44,708 · 85

City of Albuquerque

$20,814 · 5

Median total compensation for comparable Gardenerroles 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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Joaquin Villarreal

Gardener/State University

2024 total comp

$62,446

Sub-department: San Jose
Base pay: $56,087
Overtime: $6,359
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,446
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Santa Clara
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,716
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2600100743001
Salary Total: $4,716
Total Pay: $62,446

Joaquin Villarreal works as a Gardener for State University within San Jose. Their status is full-time. Joaquin earned $62,446 in 2024. Union affiliation: R05.

Heriberto Ortiz

Gardener/State University

2025 total comp

$62,101

Sub-department: San Jose
Base pay: $56,650
Overtime: $5,451
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,101
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Santa Clara
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,745
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2600100743001
Salary Total: $4,745
Total Pay: $62,101

At State University, Heriberto Ortiz serves as a Gardener within San Jose. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,101. They are represented by R05.

Andrew Bready

Gardener/State University

2025 total comp

$60,631

Sub-department: Long Beach
Base pay: $60,070
Overtime: $561
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,631
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,035
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2377840743003
Salary Total: $5,035
Total Pay: $60,631

At State University, Andrew Bready serves as a Gardener within Long Beach. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,631. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Juan Pineda Diaz

Gardener/State University

2025 total comp

$59,560

Sub-department: San Jose
Base pay: $55,094
Overtime: $4,255
Other pay: $211
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,560
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Santa Clara
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,652
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2600100743001
Salary Total: $4,652
Total Pay: $59,560

Juan Pineda Diaz works as a Gardener for State University within San Jose. Their status is full-time. Juan earned $59,560 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Jose Gomez

Gardener/State University

2025 total comp

$57,984

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $57,810
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $173
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,984
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,840
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2501040743001
Salary Total: $4,840
Total Pay: $57,984

Jose Gomez holds the role of Gardener at State University within San Diego. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,984. Union affiliation: R05.

Jesus Reyes Diaz

Gardener/State University

2025 total comp

$57,534

Sub-department: San Jose
Base pay: $54,998
Overtime: $2,536
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,534
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Santa Clara

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,652
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2600100743001
Salary Total: $4,652
Total Pay: $57,534

Jesus Reyes Diaz holds the role of Gardener at State University within San Jose. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,534. They are represented by R05.

John Dorusinec Iv

Gardener/State University

2025 total comp

$57,309

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $40,116
Overtime: $2,372
Other pay: $14,821
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,309
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,652
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2530210743001
Salary Total: $4,652
Total Pay: $57,309

John Dorusinec Iv holds the role of Gardener at State University within Northridge. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,309. They are represented by R05.

Agustin Lopez

Gardener/State University

2025 total comp

$55,094

Sub-department: San Jose
Base pay: $55,094
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,094
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Santa Clara
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,652
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2600100743001
Salary Total: $4,652
Total Pay: $55,094

Agustin Lopez works as a Gardener for State University within San Jose. Their status is full-time. Agustin earned $55,094 in 2025. Union affiliation: R05.

Alberto Rodriguez Reynoso

Gardener/State University

2025 total comp

$55,094

Sub-department: San Jose
Base pay: $55,094
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,094
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Santa Clara

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,652
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2600100743001
Salary Total: $4,652
Total Pay: $55,094

Alberto Rodriguez Reynoso works as a Gardener for State University within San Jose. Their status is full-time. Alberto earned $55,094 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Joseph Ambrecht Jr

Gardener/State University

2025 total comp

$53,162

Sub-department: Fresno
Base pay: $53,162
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,162
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,471
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2134180743001
Salary Total: $4,471
Total Pay: $53,162

Joseph Ambrecht Jr works as a Gardener for State University within Fresno. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $53,162 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Roy Nozaki

Gardener/State University

2025 total comp

$53,106

Sub-department: Long Beach
Base pay: $53,042
Overtime: $64
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,106
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,471
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2377840743001
Salary Total: $4,471
Total Pay: $53,106

At State University, Roy Nozaki serves as a Gardener within Long Beach. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,106. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Alejandro Hernandez Paniagua

Gardener/State University

2025 total comp

$50,486

Sub-department: San Francisco
Base pay: $50,486
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,486
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: San Francisco

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,213
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2556150743001
Salary Total: $4,213
Total Pay: $50,486

Alejandro Hernandez Paniagua holds the role of Gardener at State University within San Francisco. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,486. Union affiliation: R05.

Joe Garcia

Gardener/State University

2025 total comp

$48,943

Sub-department: Fresno
Base pay: $47,010
Overtime: $1,933
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,943
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,970
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2134180743001
Salary Total: $3,970
Total Pay: $48,943

Joe Garcia works as a Gardener for State University within Fresno. Their status is full-time. Joe earned $48,943 in 2025. Union affiliation: R05.

Antonio Guillen Villegas

Gardener/State University

2025 total comp

$47,491

Sub-department: San Jose
Base pay: $47,491
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,491
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Santa Clara

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,050
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2600100743001
Salary Total: $4,050
Total Pay: $47,491

Antonio Guillen Villegas works as a Gardener for State University within San Jose. Their status is full-time. Antonio earned $47,491 in 2025. Union affiliation: R05.

Daniel Garcia

Gardener/State University

2025 total comp

$47,466

Sub-department: Fresno
Base pay: $47,010
Overtime: $456
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,466
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Fresno

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,970
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2134180743001
Salary Total: $3,970
Total Pay: $47,466

Daniel Garcia is a Gardener at State University within Fresno. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $47,466. Union affiliation: R05.

Oscar Solis

Gardener/State University

2025 total comp

$46,346

Sub-department: Fresno
Base pay: $45,563
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $784
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,346
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,970
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2134180743001
Salary Total: $3,970
Total Pay: $46,346

Oscar Solis is a Gardener at State University within Fresno. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $46,346. They are represented by R05.

Cheyene Torres Rivera

Gardener/State University

2025 total comp

$45,512

Sub-department: Fresno
Base pay: $44,732
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $780
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,512
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,970
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2134180743001
Salary Total: $3,970
Total Pay: $45,512

Cheyene Torres Rivera works as a Gardener for State University within Fresno. Their status is full-time. Cheyene earned $45,512 in 2025. Union affiliation: R05.

Darren Williams

Gardener/State University

2025 total comp

$35,808

Sub-department: Fresno
Base pay: $35,808
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,808
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,384
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2134180743001
Salary Total: $4,384
Total Pay: $35,808

Darren Williams holds the role of Gardener at State University within Fresno. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,808. Union affiliation: R05.

Nobuyasu Koreeda

Gardener/State University

2025 total comp

$17,086

Sub-department: Long Beach
Base pay: $17,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,086
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,471
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2377840743001
Salary Total: $26
Total Pay: $17,086

Nobuyasu Koreeda works as a Gardener for State University within Long Beach. Their status is intermittent. Nobuyasu earned $17,086 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Karen Flagg

Gardener/State University

2025 total comp

$16,019

Sub-department: Channel Islands
Base pay: $16,019
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,019
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Ventura
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,745
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2655550743001
Salary Total: $27
Total Pay: $16,019

At State University, Karen Flagg serves as a Gardener within Channel Islands. They work intermittent. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,019. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Tyler Conley

Gardener/State University

2023 total comp

$6,505

Sub-department: Fresno
Base pay: $4,296
Overtime: $74
Other pay: $2,135
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,505
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,959
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2134180743001
Salary Total: $3,959
Total Pay: $6,505

Tyler Conley is a Gardener at State University within Fresno. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $6,505. Union affiliation: R05.