California / State University / Gardening Specialist

Job-title file

Gardening Specialist

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

30 employees hold this title in State University. Median total compensation for the role is $49,984, above the department median of $31,618.

Employees: 30
Total payroll: $1.3M
Role median: $49,984
Agency median: $31,618
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$1,371$63,265+

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

How total compensation varies among the 30 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.

Compare departments

This role across California

Gardening Specialist is held in 2 California departments. In State University, the median of $49,984 ranks #2 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

State Polytech University

$56,312 · 6

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

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Juan Cardenas

Gardening Specialist/State University

2025 total comp

$63,278

Sub-department: Channel Islands
Base pay: $63,036
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $242
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,278
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Ventura
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,232
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2652500745001
Salary Total: $5,253
Total Pay: $63,278

Juan Cardenas holds the role of Gardening Specialist at State University within Channel Islands. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,278. They are represented by R05.

Marc Cardenas Iii

Gardening Specialist/State University

2025 total comp

$63,255

Sub-department: Fresno
Base pay: $58,880
Overtime: $1,677
Other pay: $2,698
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,255
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,930
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2134180745001
Salary Total: $4,930
Total Pay: $63,255

Marc Cardenas Iii is a Gardening Specialist at State University within Fresno. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $63,255. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Theodore Woods

Gardening Specialist/State University

2025 total comp

$62,348

Sub-department: Fresno
Base pay: $57,976
Overtime: $1,139
Other pay: $3,232
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,348
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,833
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2134180745001
Salary Total: $4,833
Total Pay: $62,348

At State University, Theodore Woods serves as a Gardening Specialist within Fresno. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,348. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Jose Navarrete

Gardening Specialist/State University

2025 total comp

$62,174

Sub-department: Bakersfield
Base pay: $62,174
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,174
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Kern
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,232
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2737840745001
Salary Total: $5,232
Total Pay: $62,174

Jose Navarrete works as a Gardening Specialist for State University within Bakersfield. Their status is full-time. Jose earned $62,174 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Francisco Robles

Gardening Specialist/State University

2025 total comp

$59,508

Sub-department: Sacramento
Base pay: $55,251
Overtime: $4,257
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,508
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,930
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2457170745001
Salary Total: $4,930
Total Pay: $59,508

Francisco Robles is a Gardening Specialist at State University within Sacramento. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $59,508. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Eric Nicasio

Gardening Specialist/State University

2025 total comp

$59,436

Sub-department: Channel Islands
Base pay: $58,290
Overtime: $922
Other pay: $224
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,436
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Ventura
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,930
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2652500745001
Salary Total: $4,930
Total Pay: $59,436

Eric Nicasio works as a Gardening Specialist for State University within Channel Islands. Their status is full-time. Eric earned $59,436 in 2025. They are represented by R05.

Jaime Ochoa-Alvaro

Gardening Specialist/State University

2025 total comp

$57,787

Sub-department: Sacramento
Base pay: $52,418
Overtime: $4,335
Other pay: $1,034
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,787
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,738
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2455280745001
Salary Total: $4,738
Total Pay: $57,787

Jaime Ochoa-Alvaro holds the role of Gardening Specialist at State University within Sacramento. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,787. They are represented by R05.

Isadore Suarez Jr

Gardening Specialist/State University

2025 total comp

$56,657

Sub-department: Bakersfield
Base pay: $55,745
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $912
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,657
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Kern

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,554
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2737840745001
Salary Total: $4,554
Total Pay: $56,657

Isadore Suarez Jr is a Gardening Specialist at State University within Bakersfield. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $56,657. They are represented by R05.

Eduardo Quiralte Perez

Gardening Specialist/State University

2025 total comp

$55,292

Sub-department: Stanislaus
Base pay: $55,292
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,292
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Stanislaus

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,646
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2710720745001
Salary Total: $4,646
Total Pay: $55,292

At State University, Eduardo Quiralte Perez serves as a Gardening Specialist within Stanislaus. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,292. Union affiliation: R05.

Hector Vera

Gardening Specialist/State University

2025 total comp

$53,818

Sub-department: Stanislaus
Base pay: $53,818
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,818
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Stanislaus
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,554
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2710240745004
Salary Total: $4,554
Total Pay: $53,818

Hector Vera is a Gardening Specialist at State University within Stanislaus. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $53,818. Union affiliation: R05.

Alonso Gonzalez-Yanez

Gardening Specialist/State University

2025 total comp

$53,556

Sub-department: Sonoma
Base pay: $53,190
Overtime: $315
Other pay: $51
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,556
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,465
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2197810745001
Salary Total: $4,465
Total Pay: $53,556

Alonso Gonzalez-Yanez is a Gardening Specialist at State University within Sonoma. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $53,556. They are represented by R05.

Jaime Lugo

Gardening Specialist/State University

2025 total comp

$53,343

Sub-department: Sonoma
Base pay: $53,190
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $153
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,343
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,465
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2197810745001
Salary Total: $4,465
Total Pay: $53,343

Jaime Lugo holds the role of Gardening Specialist at State University within Sonoma. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,343. Union affiliation: R05.

Michael Barnett Jr

Gardening Specialist/State University

2023 total comp

$51,072

Sub-department: Stanislaus
Base pay: $51,072
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,072
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Stanislaus
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,256
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2710720745001
Salary Total: $4,256
Total Pay: $51,072

Michael Barnett Jr works as a Gardening Specialist for State University within Stanislaus. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $51,072 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Carlos Solorzano

Gardening Specialist/State University

2025 total comp

$51,064

Sub-department: Bakersfield
Base pay: $51,064
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,064
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Kern
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,292
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2737840745001
Salary Total: $4,292
Total Pay: $51,064

Carlos Solorzano is a Gardening Specialist at State University within Bakersfield. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $51,064. They are represented by R05.

Bill Ota

Gardening Specialist/State University

2024 total comp

$50,974

Sub-department: Dominguez Hills
Base pay: $37,458
Overtime: $13
Other pay: $13,503
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,974
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,691
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2311270745001
Salary Total: $4,691
Total Pay: $50,974

Bill Ota works as a Gardening Specialist for State University within Dominguez Hills. Their status is full-time. Bill earned $50,974 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Edward Wandrey

Gardening Specialist/State University

2025 total comp

$48,994

Sub-department: Sonoma
Base pay: $48,947
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $48
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,994
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Sonoma

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,208
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2197810745001
Salary Total: $4,208
Total Pay: $48,994

Edward Wandrey holds the role of Gardening Specialist at State University within Sonoma. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,994. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Thomas Dusell

Gardening Specialist/State University

2025 total comp

$48,079

Sub-department: Chico
Base pay: $47,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $101
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,079
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Butte
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,044
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2083190745001
Salary Total: $4,044
Total Pay: $48,079

Thomas Dusell is a Gardening Specialist at State University within Chico. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $48,079. Union affiliation: R05.

Rene Delgado Moya

Gardening Specialist/State University

2024 total comp

$47,761

Sub-department: Stanislaus
Base pay: $44,282
Overtime: $730
Other pay: $2,749
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,761
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Stanislaus

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,831
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2710720745001
Salary Total: $4,831
Total Pay: $47,761

Rene Delgado Moya holds the role of Gardening Specialist at State University within Stanislaus. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $47,761. Union affiliation: R05.

Wesley Rodrigues

Gardening Specialist/State University

2025 total comp

$47,514

Sub-department: Fresno
Base pay: $47,304
Overtime: $210
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,514
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,044
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2134180745001
Salary Total: $4,044
Total Pay: $47,514

Wesley Rodrigues is a Gardening Specialist at State University within Fresno. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $47,514. Their bargaining unit is R05.

David Hudkins Ii

Gardening Specialist/State University

2025 total comp

$45,921

Sub-department: Sonoma
Base pay: $45,898
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $23
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,921
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,965
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2197810745001
Salary Total: $3,965
Total Pay: $45,921

David Hudkins Ii holds the role of Gardening Specialist at State University within Sonoma. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,921. They are represented by R05.

Bryan Carter

Gardening Specialist/State University

2025 total comp

$45,898

Sub-department: Sonoma
Base pay: $45,898
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,898
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,965
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2197810745001
Salary Total: $3,965
Total Pay: $45,898

Bryan Carter holds the role of Gardening Specialist at State University within Sonoma. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,898. They are represented by R05.

Patrick Foley

Gardening Specialist/State University

2025 total comp

$40,024

Sub-department: Stanislaus
Base pay: $39,886
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $138
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,024
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Stanislaus
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,500
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2710720745001
Salary Total: $4,500
Total Pay: $40,024

Patrick Foley holds the role of Gardening Specialist at State University within Stanislaus. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,024. Union affiliation: R05.

Robert A Tillema

Gardening Specialist/State University

2024 total comp

$36,731

Sub-department: Fresno
Base pay: $35,856
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $875
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,731
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,824
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2134180745001
Salary Total: $4,824
Total Pay: $36,731

Robert A Tillema holds the role of Gardening Specialist at State University within Fresno. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $36,731. They are represented by R05.

Arthur Nino

Gardening Specialist/State University

2023 total comp

$34,785

Sub-department: Fresno
Base pay: $29,035
Overtime: $7
Other pay: $5,743
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,785
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Fresno

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,175
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2134180745001
Salary Total: $4,175
Total Pay: $34,785

Arthur Nino works as a Gardening Specialist for State University within Fresno. Their status is full-time. Arthur earned $34,785 in 2023. They are represented by R05.

Martin Espinoza

Gardening Specialist/State University

2024 total comp

$27,941

Sub-department: Dominguez Hills
Base pay: $25,675
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,266
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,941
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,296
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2311270745001
Salary Total: $4,296
Total Pay: $27,941

Martin Espinoza works as a Gardening Specialist for State University within Dominguez Hills. Their status is full-time. Martin earned $27,941 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Nicole Mcdavid

Gardening Specialist/State University

2025 total comp

$27,142

Sub-department: Sacramento
Base pay: $23,853
Overtime: $328
Other pay: $2,961
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,142
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,205
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2455280745001
Salary Total: $4,205
Total Pay: $27,142

Nicole Mcdavid is a Gardening Specialist at State University within Sacramento. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $27,142. They are represented by R05.

Martin Hildebrandt

Gardening Specialist/State University

2023 total comp

$16,425

Sub-department: Stanislaus
Base pay: $4,214
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,211
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,425
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Stanislaus
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,214
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2710240745001
Salary Total: $4,214
Total Pay: $16,425

Martin Hildebrandt works as a Gardening Specialist for State University within Stanislaus. Their status is full-time. Martin earned $16,425 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Jack Pieper

Gardening Specialist/State University

2025 total comp

$9,173

Sub-department: Sonoma
Base pay: $9,173
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,173
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,965
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2197810745001
Salary Total: $3,965
Total Pay: $9,173

Jack Pieper holds the role of Gardening Specialist at State University within Sonoma. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,173. Union affiliation: R05.

Jose De Jesus Mireles

Gardening Specialist/State University

2024 total comp

$5,190

Sub-department: Dominguez Hills
Base pay: $4,791
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $399
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,190
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,583
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2311270745001
Salary Total: $4,583
Total Pay: $5,190

At State University, Jose De Jesus Mireles serves as a Gardening Specialist within Dominguez Hills. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $5,190. They are represented by R05.

Arnulfo Gomez

Gardening Specialist/State University

2025 total comp

$1,371

Sub-department: Sacramento
Base pay: $1,371
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,371
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,028
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2455280745002
Salary Total: $5,028
Total Pay: $1,371

Arnulfo Gomez is a Gardening Specialist at State University within Sacramento. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $1,371. Their bargaining unit is R05.