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Job outlook for landscape contractors in the United States
Landscape contractor job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected landscape contractor job growth rate is 5% from 2018-2028.
About 61,300 new jobs for landscape contractors are projected over the next decade.
Landscape contractor salaries have increased 21% for landscape contractors in the last 5 years.
There are over 164,138 landscape contractors currently employed in the United States.
There are 19,038 active landscape contractor job openings in the US.
The average landscape contractor salary is $30,650.
Are landscape contractor jobs in demand?
Landscape contractor job and salary trends over time
Landscape contractor jobs over time
Landscape contractor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 164,138 | 0.05% |
| 2020 | 160,444 | 0.05% |
| 2019 | 167,855 | 0.05% |
| 2018 | 168,005 | 0.05% |
| 2017 | 167,799 | 0.05% |
Average landscape contractor salary over time
Landscape contractor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,650 | $14.74 | +4.2% |
| 2024 | $29,403 | $14.14 | +5.0% |
| 2023 | $28,012 | $13.47 | +4.8% |
| 2022 | $26,728 | $12.85 | +5.1% |
| 2021 | $25,424 | $12.22 | +5.2% |
Landscape contractor jobs by state
Most common states for landscape contractors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 30 | 3% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 18 | 3% |
| 3 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 338 | 2% |
| 4 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 183 | 2% |
| 5 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 97 | 2% |
| 6 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 96 | 2% |
| 7 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 86 | 2% |
| 8 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 64 | 2% |
| 9 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 36 | 2% |
| 10 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 23 | 2% |
| 11 | Delaware | 961,939 | 19 | 2% |
| 12 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 13 | 2% |
| 13 | Vermont | 623,657 | 11 | 2% |
| 14 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 10 | 2% |
| 15 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 103 | 1% |
| 16 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 93 | 1% |
| 17 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 46 | 1% |
| 18 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 32 | 1% |
| 19 | Alaska | 739,795 | 11 | 1% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 8 | 1% |
Most common cities for landscape contractors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenville | 2 | 2% | $26,839 |
| 2 | Winston-Salem | 2 | 1% | $26,393 |
| 3 | Colorado Springs | 1 | 0% | $38,240 |
Landscape Contractor job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of landscape contractor experts
West Texas A&M University
What certifications/licenses/courses can have the biggest impact for Landscape Contractors?
Dr. Brock C. Blaser: I think this varies with discipline. For example, in agronomy/plant science, holding a pesticide applicators license at graduation is a nice perk but not a requirement in all jobs. Either way, students should seek out those licensing opportunities within their discipline and work to earn that license, or at least be prepared to take the exam, etc., when a future employer requests it.
What's a day at work look like for a Landscape Contractor?
Dr. Brock C. Blaser: Again, this varies so much, even WITHIN a discipline. In many agriculture opportunities, it is seasonal. When in the season, work starts before the sun comes up and ends after it goes down. But, out of season, expect a little more computer and office work during traditional 8-5 schedules. This is tough to generalize as so many occupations are so different.