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What is an edge trimmer and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being an edge trimmer. For example, did you know that they make an average of $11.38 an hour? That's $23,671 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 5% and produce 4,000 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreEdge TrimmerUS Average
Salary
1.8

Avg. Salary $23,671

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
2.6

Growth rate 5%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
9.7
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 1.32%

Asian 5.26%

Black or African American 7.89%

Hispanic or Latino 19.74%

Unknown 3.29%

White 62.50%

Gender

female 23.26%

male 76.74%

Age - 42.5
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 42.5
Stress level
2.6

Stress level is moderate

7.1 - high

Complexity level
6.0

Complexity level is intermediate

7 - challenging

Work life balance
7.6

Work life balance is good

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become an edge trimmer

  1. Explore edge trimmer education requirements

    Most common edge trimmer degrees

    High School Diploma

    64.3 %

    Bachelor's

    14.3 %

    Associate

    14.3 %
  2. Start to develop specific edge trimmer skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Leaf Blower51.58%
    GRASS48.42%
  3. Complete relevant edge trimmer training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New edge trimmers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an edge trimmer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real edge trimmer resumes.
  4. Research edge trimmer duties and responsibilities

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    • Mow lawn either by hand or using a riding lawnmower.
  5. Apply for edge trimmer jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for an edge trimmer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average edge trimmer salary

The average edge trimmer salary in the United States is $23,671 per year or $11 per hour. Edge trimmer salaries range between $17,000 and $31,000 per year.

Average edge trimmer salary
$23,671 Yearly
$11.38 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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