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What is an irrigation system installer 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 irrigation system installer. For example, did you know that they make an average of $15.72 an hour? That's $32,699 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 2% and produce 9,100 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreIrrigation System InstallerUS Average
Salary
2.6

Avg. Salary $32,699

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
7.8

Growth rate 2%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
8.2
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 1.02%

Asian 1.84%

Black or African American 8.64%

Hispanic or Latino 21.13%

Unknown 4.19%

White 63.18%

Gender

female 2.00%

male 98.00%

Age - 41
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 - 41
Stress level
7.8

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.7

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.4

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become an irrigation system installer

  1. Explore irrigation system installer education requirements

    Most common irrigation system installer degrees

    Bachelor's

    52.8 %

    High School Diploma

    22.2 %

    Diploma

    11.1 %
  2. Start to develop specific irrigation system installer skills

    SkillsPercentages
    PVC63.45%
    Retaining Walls36.55%
  3. Complete relevant irrigation system installer training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 4-10 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New irrigation system installers 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 system installer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real irrigation system installer resumes.
  4. Research irrigation system installer duties and responsibilities

    • Manage telecommunications, data and CCTV equipment.
    • Assemble and install PVC pipe for irrigation.
    • Dig accurately size holes to install sprinkler heads while preserving the lawn.
    • Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshot breakdowns and repair malfunctioning HVAC systems and components; utilize measuring and testing instruments.
  5. Apply for irrigation system installer jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for an irrigation system installer 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 irrigation system installer salary

The average irrigation system installer salary in the United States is $32,699 per year or $16 per hour. Irrigation system installer salaries range between $19,000 and $54,000 per year.

Average irrigation system installer salary
$32,699 Yearly
$15.72 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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