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  1. Occupations
  2. Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers

Landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment. Workers typically perform a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, sprinkler installation, and installation of mortarless segmental concrete masonry wall units.

SOC: 37-3011.00

Common Job Titles

  • Grounds Maintenance Worker
  • Grounds Worker
  • Groundskeeper
  • Outside Maintenance Worker

Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Annual wage data for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (2024)

Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

943,430

Wage Distribution by Percentile

Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $29,990. 25th percentile: U.S. $35,250. 50th percentile: U.S. $38,090. 75th percentile: U.S. $45,870. 90th percentile: U.S. $53,900. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.

  • U.S.
MetricU.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less$29,990
10% of workers earn the following or more$53,900
Workers on average earn$40,880

+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)

Skills & Requirements

Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance

  • English Language3.4/5
  • Customer and Personal Service3.2/5
  • Chemistry3.0/5
  • Mechanical2.9/5
  • Public Safety and Security2.8/5
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

  • Facebook
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft Word

Technology Skills

  • IBM Notes

Tools & Equipment

  • Adjustable widemouth pliers
  • Adjustable wrenches
  • Aerial lift trucks
  • Arena rakes
  • Artificial turf groomers
  • Axes
  • Backhoes
  • Backpack blowers
Tools & Technology: Tools & Equipment

Related Occupations

Occupations with similar skills and knowledge requirements

Most Similar

  • Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation 37-3012.00
  • Tree Trimmers and Pruners 37-3013.00
  • Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 45-2092.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 37-1012.00
  • Agricultural Equipment Operators 45-2091.00

Moderately Similar

  • Highway Maintenance Workers 47-4051.00
  • Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 47-3015.00
  • Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 47-2073.00
  • Fallers 45-4021.00
  • Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 49-9071.00

Related

  • Construction Laborers 47-2061.00
  • Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 47-4071.00
  • Forest and Conservation Workers 45-4011.00
  • Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians 49-3041.00
  • Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons 47-3014.00
  • Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 47-2071.00
  • Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 47-2051.00
  • Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 47-5071.00
  • Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 47-2152.00
  • Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 37-2011.00

Related Programs

Education programs that prepare you for this occupation

  • CertificationSFMA Turfgrass Science CertificationIssuer: ICEV
  • Short-Term CertificateHorticultureIssuer: Calhoun Community College
  • CertificateLandscaping and Nursery WorkerIssuer: Wallace State Community College
  • Short-Term CertificateHorticulture - Nursery TechnicianIssuer: Wallace State Community College
  • Associate's DegreeHorticulture TechnologyIssuer: Wallace State Community College
  • CourseTurfgrass ManagementIssuer: Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
  • CourseLandscape Design and ManagementIssuer: Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
  • CertificationAlabama Certified Landscape Professional Program (ALCLP)Issuer: Alabama Green Industry Training Center (AGITC)
  • CertificationAlabama Certified Landscape ProfessionalIssuer: Alabama Green Industry Training Center (AGITC)
  • CourseNursery Landscape WorkerIssuer: ACCS Innovation Center