Grass cutter vs landscaper

The differences between grass cutters and landscapers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a grass cutter and a landscaper. Additionally, a grass cutter has an average salary of $35,287, which is higher than the $28,952 average annual salary of a landscaper.

The top three skills for a grass cutter include GRASS, cut grass and mowing. The most important skills for a landscaper are mowing, taking care, and GRASS.

Grass cutter vs landscaper overview

	Grass Cutter	Landscaper
Yearly salary	$35,287	$28,952
Hourly rate	$16.96	$13.92
Growth rate	5%	5%
Number of jobs	6,637	11,147
Job satisfaction	-	4
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 65%	High School Diploma, 49%
Average age	41	41
Years of experience	2	2

Grass cutter vs landscaper salary

Grass cutters and landscapers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Grass Cutter	Landscaper
Average salary	$35,287	$28,952
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $45,000	Between $23,000 And $36,000
Highest paying City	-	Santa Clara, CA
Highest paying state	-	Massachusetts
Best paying company	-	Princeton University
Best paying industry	-	Health Care

Differences between grass cutter and landscaper education

There are a few differences between a grass cutter and a landscaper in terms of educational background:

	Grass Cutter	Landscaper
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 65%	High School Diploma, 49%
Most common major	Automotive Technology	Business
Most common college	-	-

Grass cutter vs landscaper demographics

Here are the differences between grass cutters' and landscapers' demographics:

	Grass Cutter	Landscaper
Average age	41	41
Gender ratio	Male, 93.6% Female, 6.4%	Male, 91.0% Female, 9.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 13.3% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 20.5% Asian, 1.6% White, 59.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%	Black or African American, 9.8% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 22.4% Asian, 1.5% White, 61.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between grass cutter and landscaper duties and responsibilities

Grass cutter example responsibilities.

Maintain, operate, and manage a riding lawn-mower to ensure that it run to the best of itscapabilities.
Cut grass at different locations (parks, golf courses, community centers, etc . )
Operate a variety of vehicles and machines like mowers, tractors, chain saws, sod cutters and pruning saws.
Mow and weed eat around light poles and under bridges.
Maintain a danger-free zone and clear area while cutting grass at parks and around rivers and fire hydrants.
Operate a variety of equipment such as chain saws, handsaws, shredder, chippers, shears, and climbing equipment.

Landscaper example responsibilities.

Manage clients and run all landscape operations including groundskeeping, seasonal cleaning, and pressure washing
Manage hardscape installation team and project
Operate powered equipment such as mowers, tractors, snow blowers, chainsaws, sod cutters, pruning saws and edgers.
Install plants, landscape lighting, and hardscape features (including retaining walls, paving stones and ponds).
Used various tools to cut grass, prune small trees and shrubbery, paint, and perform other landscaping duties.
Operate weed-whacker, leaf blower, lawn mower, and use of handsaw, shovels, and clippers as needed.

Grass cutter vs landscaper skills

Common grass cutter skills

GRASS, 68%
Cut Grass, 13%
Mowing, 6%
Lawn Care, 4%
Mowers, 2%
Blowers, 2%

Common landscaper skills

Mowing, 19%
Taking Care, 14%
GRASS, 12%
Power Saws, 11%
Prune, 7%
Golf Courses, 6%

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