Greenhouse manager vs orchard manager

The differences between greenhouse managers and orchard managers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a greenhouse manager and an orchard manager. Additionally, an orchard manager has an average salary of $46,190, which is higher than the $39,998 average annual salary of a greenhouse manager.

The top three skills for a greenhouse manager include customer service, greenhouse operations and pest management. The most important skills for an orchard manager are harvest, mowing, and irrigation systems.

Greenhouse manager vs orchard manager overview

	Greenhouse Manager	Orchard Manager
Yearly salary	$39,998	$46,190
Hourly rate	$19.23	$22.21
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	485	681
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 59%	Bachelor's Degree, 60%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	4	4

Greenhouse manager vs orchard manager salary

Greenhouse managers and orchard managers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Greenhouse Manager	Orchard Manager
Average salary	$39,998	$46,190
Salary range	Between $22,000 And $71,000	Between $22,000 And $94,000
Highest paying City	New York, NY	-
Highest paying state	New York	-
Best paying company	Deloitte	-
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	-

Differences between greenhouse manager and orchard manager education

There are a few differences between a greenhouse manager and an orchard manager in terms of educational background:

	Greenhouse Manager	Orchard Manager
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 59%	Bachelor's Degree, 60%
Most common major	Plant Sciences	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Greenhouse manager vs orchard manager demographics

Here are the differences between greenhouse managers' and orchard managers' demographics:

	Greenhouse Manager	Orchard Manager
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 46.2% Female, 53.8%	Male, 89.6% Female, 10.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 1.1% Unknown, 2.9% Hispanic or Latino, 7.8% Asian, 1.5% White, 86.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 1.1% Unknown, 2.9% Hispanic or Latino, 7.4% Asian, 1.5% White, 86.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between greenhouse manager and orchard manager duties and responsibilities

Greenhouse manager example responsibilities.

Develop and manage plant propagation using hydroponic and soil systems at the college greenhouse.
Implement annual mailings, capital campaigns, and special appeals.
Plan and implement multiple direct mail appeals in alignment with a relationship-building focus.
Control application of irrigation, fertilizers, growth regulators and pesticides to follow a conservative IPM strategy that supports beneficial insects.
Maintain inventory and help with Quickbooks.

Orchard manager example responsibilities.

Manage CSA program and wholesale accounts and maintain working relationships with community organizations and retailers.
Coordinate production, harvest, and sales
Wine shop duties such as daily record keeping, inventory, weekly payroll, and sales/marketing plans.
Garden and nursery manager/sales specialist, possessing a keen understanding of consumer trends and experience in product merchandising.
Manage CSA program and wholesale accounts and maintain working relationships with community organizations and retailers.

Greenhouse manager vs orchard manager skills

Common greenhouse manager skills

Customer Service, 13%
Greenhouse Operations, 10%
Pest Management, 8%
Greenhouse Management, 7%
Plant Growth, 6%
Research Projects, 5%

Common orchard manager skills

Harvest, 57%
Mowing, 27%
Irrigation Systems, 16%

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