Commercial landscaping recruiters serving Stockton.
Standard institutional and corporate landscaping demand tied to the NorCal Logistics Center's 342-acre buildout.
A 342-acre industrial park, not a warehouse rooftop.
Metro pay for every role we recruit is in the table below. What the hub does name: standard institutional and corporate landscaping demand tied to the NorCal Logistics Center's 342-acre buildout - not the Walmart or Medline warehouses that dominate other trades on the same page.
We recruit across the full org chart for commercial landscaping contractors in Stockton against that documented context.
A 342-acre industrial park.
One named project, distinct from the warehouse builds driving other trades on this metro's hub page.
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A large-scale industrial park designed for e-commerce fulfillment, distribution, and advanced manufacturing. Its multi-year buildout is the named driver of standard institutional and corporate landscaping demand across the metro.
What commercial landscaping roles pay in Stockton.
In the Stockton metro, BLS puts the median for landscaping and groundskeeping workers at $44,280 a year, 13% above the $39,150 national median. Among the 112 metros BLS publishes for this occupation, Stockton ranks 28th on pay. Most of the market sits between $36,410 and $60,350. Of the other field roles, grounds crew supervisor pays the most locally, at a $65,030 median. BLS does not publish Stockton pay for landscape designer / architect, which it withholds where a metro's sample is too small to be reliable. National benchmarks by role are in the 2026 Commercial Landscaping Salary Guide.
| Role | Stockton median | Typical range | National median | vs. national | Employed locally |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landscape / Grounds Crew MemberLandscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (37-3011) | $44,280 | $36,410–$60,350 | $39,150 | +13% | 1,390 |
| Grounds Crew SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers (37-1012) | $65,030 | $46,740–$101,630 | $58,430 | +11% | 130 |
| Tree Trimmer / ArboristTree Trimmers and Pruners (37-3013) | $50,190 | $35,980–$66,580 | $50,960 | −2% | 70 |
| Licensed Pesticide ApplicatorPesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation (37-3012) | $44,890 | $39,990–$65,760 | $46,340 | −3% | 60 |
| Landscape Designer / ArchitectLandscape Architects (17-1012) | – | – | $79,870 | – | – |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Stockton metro. Range is 10th to 90th percentile. Headcount is shown for field occupations only; management, estimating and supervisory codes are counted across every industry in the metro.
What candidates expect. What credentials matter. What kills offers.
We don't tell prospective clients who their competitors are hiring - that's a discipline our clients value, and we'll honor it on a call. What we will share publicly: how Stockton commercial landscaping hiring actually plays out in 2026.
Why we don't tie this page to Walmart's or Medline's warehouses
Walmart's 900,000 sq ft fulfillment center and Medline's 709,000 sq ft distribution center are the metro's most prominent named projects, driving real premiums for electricians and roofers. The hub's own landscaping mini names the NorCal Logistics Center specifically instead, so that's what we report.
Why a 342-acre buildout means sustained, not one-time, demand
A multi-year industrial park buildout of this scale means grounds-work staffing needs to plan for a sustained pipeline, not a single hiring push.
What this means for sourcing
We source against verified industrial-park/logistics-campus landscaping experience, not resume claims, given the specific scope named by the hub.
Realistic timelines
Standard commercial landscaping roles: 4-6 weeks intake to signed offer, consistent with the region's broader hiring timeline. First slate of vetted candidates within 48 hours regardless.
The commercial landscaping positions we fill, most often.
Across all Stockton commercial landscaping clients, these are the highest-volume roles we've recruited for in the last 24 months.
- Industrial park landscape crew lead
- Corporate campus landscape designer
- Landscape crew foreman
- Grounds maintenance manager
For the broader picture across every commercial trade in Stockton, see the Stockton metro overview. To learn more about commercial landscaping generally (across all 100+ markets we serve), see our Commercial Landscaping industry page.
How we recruit commercial landscaping in Stockton, plainly.
Same approach we use in every market - but tuned for what works in Stockton's commercial landscaping segment specifically:
- Same-day intake call. We get the role, the project context, the budget, your dealbreakers. For Stockton landscaping work, we also confirm whether the role sits within the NorCal Logistics Center's scope or standard institutional grounds work.
- Candidate sourcing within 48 hours. We pull from our existing Stockton commercial landscaping candidate network, filtered for verified industrial park/logistics-campus experience where relevant.
- Vetted short list (week one to several weeks). Three to five candidates. We verify real large-campus grounds project history rather than a line on a resume - timeline depends on the project scope involved.
- Offer and close. Standard roles close in 4-6 weeks. We help with offer math against Stockton's documented general context.
Stockton runs 22% fewer commercial landscaping workers per job than the country as a whole — below the national concentration. Fewer per job means the people you want are already working, and usually for someone who would rather keep them.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 , Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers. Metro-wide figures for the base occupation; the wage table above is role-specific and commercial.
How Stockton's commercial landscaping market compares
In 2023 the Stockton metro had 168 landscaping companies (counted by business location), with about 1,222 people on their payrolls. Average pay at those firms was $46,824, 3% below the national average of $48,279 for the same kind of employer. Headcount grew 7% over the year, faster than the 2.2% national increase, so local employers were adding people quicker than most of the country. The number of these employers rose 7%, more firms competing for the same crews. That works out to 21 per 100,000 residents against 37 nationally. Fewer local employers means experienced people are easier to identify, but many work for firms based outside the metro.
Among the 100 metros we cover with published BLS figures, Stockton ranks 95th for headcount, 24th for median pay and 90th for concentration for landscaping and groundskeeping workers.
| Metro | Employed | Median pay | Concentration | Commercial employers |
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| Los Angeles | 27,860 | $44,650 | 0.73 | 2,053 |
| Riverside | 13,190 | $43,650 | 1.25 | 1,009 |
| San Francisco | 12,270 | $48,040 | 0.84 | 1,164 |
| San Diego | 10,870 | $45,560 | 1.15 | 966 |
| Sacramento | 7,410 | $45,110 | 1.12 | 766 |
| San Jose | 6,000 | $48,330 | 0.86 | 519 |
| Fresno | 3,040 | $40,710 | 1.04 | 211 |
| Bakersfield | 1,630 | $43,770 | 0.79 | 151 |
| Stockton | 1,390 | $44,280 | 0.78 | 168 |
| Modesto | 1,080 | $45,740 | 0.90 | 120 |
BLS OEWS occupation figures and QCEW business-location counts; a dash means not published.
What this means for hiring:For commercial landscaping employers in Stockton, the local pool is thin but growing. Expect a mix of local candidates and people recruited in from nearby metros, and budget for relocation on senior roles.
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 annual averages and BLS OEWS May 2025, Stockton metro. Employers are counted by business location.
How Stockton's commercial landscaping market has changed since 2018.
The number of landscaping companies in Stockton rose from 128 in 2018 to 168 in 2023, up 31%, ahead of the 13% national rise. Headcount at those firms went up 35%, to about 1,222 people. Average annual pay there went from $33,651 to $46,824 (+39%), faster than the 31% national increase, a sign employers here have had to bid up.
| Measure | 2018 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaping companies: business locations | 128 | 168 | +31% |
| Landscaping companies: employment | 905 | 1,222 | +35% |
| Landscaping companies: average annual pay | $33,651 | $46,824 | +39% |
BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, private employers, annual averages. A dash means BLS did not publish the figure.
Frequently asked — commercial landscaping hiring in Stockton.
What is the NorCal Logistics Center?
A 342-acre industrial park with roughly 4.4M sq ft planned, designed for e-commerce fulfillment, distribution, and advanced manufacturing - the metro's named landscaping demand driver, tied to a multi-year buildout.
What is driving commercial landscaping demand in Stockton right now?
Standard institutional and corporate landscaping demand tied to the NorCal Logistics Center's 342-acre buildout.
What do landscaping and groundskeeping workers earn in Stockton?
BLS puts the Stockton median for landscaping and groundskeeping workers at $44,280 a year, 13% above the $39,150 national median. That ranks 28th of 112 metros with published figures, in the top quarter. Most of the market sits between $36,410 and $60,350, a 1.7x gap and a moderate spread, so a few thousand dollars over the median buys real experience. Within California, San Jose pays more, at $48,330.
Is it hard to hire landscaping and groundskeeping workers in Stockton?
Yes. Stockton has 22% fewer landscaping and groundskeeping workers per job than the country as a whole, roughly 1,390 in the metro, so most of the people worth hiring are already employed. The 168 landscaping companies here average about 7.3 employees per location, mostly small shops, so candidates often know every employer in town by name. With 31% more of those firms than in 2018, more employers are competing for the same crews.
Which commercial landscaping roles pay the most in Stockton?
Of the roles we recruit for, Grounds Crew Supervisor pays the most in Stockton, a $65,030 median. Landscape / Grounds Crew Member is the lowest-paid field role at $44,280. Relative to national pay, Landscape / Grounds Crew Member is the strongest-paying role here (13% above). Licensed Pesticide Applicator trails national pay the most (3% below).
How many landscaping companies operate in Stockton?
BLS counted 168 landscaping companies in Stockton in 2023, employing about 1,222 people between them. Up from 128 in 2018, a 31% increase against 13% growth nationally. That averages 7.3 people per location, so most are small shops. They pay an average of $46,824, 3% below the $48,279 national average for the same kind of employer.
Which nearby metros compete with Stockton for landscaping and groundskeeping workers?
The closest metros we cover with published figures are Modesto (27 miles, about 1,080, $45,740 median), Sacramento (44 miles, about 7,410, $45,110 median) and San Jose (54 miles, about 6,000, $48,330 median). Sacramento has the larger pool, so it is the first place to look for senior people willing to move. San Jose pays 9% more, which is where Stockton employers tend to lose people.
Hiring commercial landscaping talent in Stockton?
Tell us the role. We'll tell you timeline and where we'd source the candidate - in under 30 minutes.