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Job outlook for landscape crew leaders in the United States
Landscape crew leader job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected landscape crew leader job growth rate is 5% from 2018-2028.
About 61,300 new jobs for landscape crew leaders are projected over the next decade.
Landscape crew leader salaries have increased 21% for landscape crew leaders in the last 5 years.
There are over 45,986 landscape crew leaders currently employed in the United States.
There are 85,218 active landscape crew leader job openings in the US.
The average landscape crew leader salary is $38,386.
Are landscape crew leader jobs in demand?
Landscape crew leader job and salary trends over time
Landscape crew leader jobs over time
Landscape crew leader job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 45,986 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 43,964 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 45,507 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 45,323 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 45,175 | 0.01% |
Average landscape crew leader salary over time
Landscape crew leader salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,386 | $18.45 | +4.2% |
| 2024 | $36,825 | $17.70 | +5.0% |
| 2023 | $35,083 | $16.87 | +4.8% |
| 2022 | $33,474 | $16.09 | +5.1% |
| 2021 | $31,841 | $15.31 | +5.2% |
Landscape crew leader jobs by state
Most common states for landscape crew leaders
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 251 | 36% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 326 | 24% |
| 3 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 169 | 22% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,436 | 21% |
| 5 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 221 | 21% |
| 6 | Alaska | 739,795 | 147 | 20% |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 2,463 | 19% |
| 8 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,342 | 18% |
| 9 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 743 | 18% |
| 10 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 354 | 18% |
| 11 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 245 | 18% |
| 12 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 193 | 18% |
| 13 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 155 | 18% |
| 14 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,521 | 17% |
| 15 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 406 | 14% |
| 16 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,322 | 13% |
| 17 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 75 | 13% |
| 18 | New York | 19,849,399 | 2,318 | 12% |
| 19 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 769 | 12% |
| 20 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 354 | 12% |
Most common cities for landscape crew leaders
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reynoldsburg | 3 | 8% | $38,574 |
| 2 | Wentzville | 3 | 8% | $36,083 |
| 3 | Savannah | 4 | 3% | $30,960 |
| 4 | Longmont | 3 | 3% | $43,863 |
| 5 | Daytona Beach | 2 | 3% | $31,691 |
| 6 | Dayton | 3 | 2% | $38,105 |
| 7 | Syracuse | 3 | 2% | $44,023 |
| 8 | Boca Raton | 2 | 2% | $31,530 |
| 9 | Colorado Springs | 3 | 1% | $43,313 |
| 10 | Richmond | 3 | 1% | $36,657 |
| 11 | Indianapolis | 4 | 0% | $37,808 |
| 12 | Philadelphia | 4 | 0% | $43,448 |
| 13 | Columbus | 3 | 0% | $38,527 |
| 14 | Detroit | 3 | 0% | $37,772 |
| 15 | Fort Worth | 3 | 0% | $34,897 |
| 16 | Jacksonville | 3 | 0% | $31,878 |
| 17 | Atlanta | 2 | 0% | $31,477 |
Landscape Crew Leader job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of landscape crew leader experts
West Texas A&M University
Bethel University
What general advice would you give to a Landscape Crew Leader?
Dr. Brock C. Blaser: Some of my most common advice to recent graduates is that they need to realize that they are not the boss or CEO of the company (yet), and they need to remember they need to earn their promotions and advancements. Additionally, they need to recognize authority and respect the direction they are given. Most people start at the bottom and work up, and they need to put in their time at the bottom. Another piece of advice I give is to look for opportunities to go above and beyond the job expectations. Get to work a little early, stay late to finish a task, etc. Work to help your company grow and find ways to help that happen in your position.
What certifications/licenses/courses can have the biggest impact for Landscape Crew Leaders?
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 Crew Leader?
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.
Jessica Tangen Daniels Ph.D.
Associate Provost - Innovation and Partnerships, Program Director/Professor, Ed.D. Leadership in Higher EducationBethel University
Education Leadership
What skills will help Landscape Crew Leaders earn the most?
Jessica Tangen Daniels Ph.D.: For educational leaders, I'm not convinced discrete skills equate to salary. Working hard and working well with others, with a disposition of humility and curiosity, is really powerful. Perhaps the combination of soft and hard skills gained through diverse experiences, positions, and institutional contexts results in the highest earning potential.