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What is an irrigation manager and how to become one
Being an irrigation manager is an extremely important job because communities from older civilizations to modern cities of today rely on water to thrive and survive. As an irrigation manager, you are responsible for planning, implementing, and servicing, and repairing irrigation systems. You can work as an irrigation manager in residential, agricultural, or industrial areas.
To qualify for this job, you need to be well-versed in current irrigation standards, water conservation techniques, and irrigation project management. A Bachelor's degree in an agriculture-related field is required to be an irrigation manager. You also need high mathematical proficiency for the budget planning and cost analysis of an irrigation project.
On average, you will earn $17.74 per hour as an irrigation manager. With field experience and leadership skills, you'll find plenty of growth and promotion opportunities in your career.
Avg. Salary $32,965
Avg. Salary $59,228
Growth rate 5%
Growth rate 0.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.86%
Asian 1.27%
Black or African American 7.90%
Hispanic or Latino 16.79%
Unknown 4.65%
White 68.54%
Genderfemale 4.07%
male 95.93%
Age - 45.5American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%
Asian 7.00%
Black or African American 14.00%
Hispanic or Latino 19.00%
White 57.00%
Genderfemale 47.00%
male 53.00%
Age - 45.5Stress level is very high
7.1 - high
Complexity level is challenging
7 - challenging
Work life balance is poor
6.4 - fair
Irrigation manager career paths
Key steps to become an irrigation manager
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Skills Percentages Landscape Maintenance 30.88% Harvest 16.51% Water Management 14.86% ET 11.39% Mowing 4.08% Complete relevant irrigation manager training and internships
Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New irrigation managers 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 irrigation manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real irrigation manager resumes.Research irrigation manager duties and responsibilities
- Manage nursery and landscape surrounding campus center, leading maintenance and management projects.
- Maintain all lawn areas which include seeding, fertilizing, mulching, mowing and application of lawn chemicals.
- Manage nursery and landscape surrounding campus center, leading maintenance and management projects.
- Determine irrigation cycles depending on weather and hours to be ran.Removing, pruning for light, or stumping trees.
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- Browse job boards for relevant postings
- Consult your professional network
- Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
- Watch out for job scams
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Average irrigation manager salary
The average irrigation manager salary in the United States is $32,965 per year or $16 per hour. Irrigation manager salaries range between $23,000 and $45,000 per year.
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Updated January 8, 2025
