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Job outlook for landscape labours in the United States
Landscape labour job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected landscape labour job growth rate is 5% from 2018-2028.
About 61,300 new jobs for landscape labours are projected over the next decade.
Landscape labour salaries have increased 21% for landscape labours in the last 5 years.
There are over 402,113 landscape labours currently employed in the United States.
There are 30,546 active landscape labour job openings in the US.
The average landscape labour salary is $29,047.
Are landscape labour jobs in demand?
Landscape labour job and salary trends over time
Landscape labour jobs over time
Landscape labour job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 402,113 | 0.12% |
| 2020 | 393,065 | 0.12% |
| 2019 | 411,219 | 0.12% |
| 2018 | 411,588 | 0.12% |
| 2017 | 411,083 | 0.12% |
Average landscape labour salary over time
Landscape labour salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,047 | $13.97 | +4.2% |
| 2024 | $27,867 | $13.40 | +5.0% |
| 2023 | $26,548 | $12.76 | +4.8% |
| 2022 | $25,331 | $12.18 | +5.1% |
| 2021 | $24,095 | $11.58 | +5.2% |
Landscape labour jobs by state
Most common states for landscape labours
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 60 | 6% |
| 2 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 152 | 5% |
| 3 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 88 | 5% |
| 4 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 181 | 3% |
| 5 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 165 | 3% |
| 6 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 83 | 3% |
| 7 | Delaware | 961,939 | 26 | 3% |
| 8 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 22 | 3% |
| 9 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 232 | 2% |
| 10 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 135 | 2% |
| 11 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 134 | 2% |
| 12 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 114 | 2% |
| 13 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 81 | 2% |
| 14 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 71 | 2% |
| 15 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 37 | 2% |
| 16 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 28 | 2% |
| 17 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 15 | 2% |
| 18 | Alaska | 739,795 | 12 | 2% |
| 19 | Vermont | 623,657 | 11 | 2% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 11 | 2% |
Most common cities for landscape labours
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smyrna | 4 | 7% | $28,519 |
| 2 | Burlingame | 2 | 7% | $38,147 |
| 3 | Daytona Beach | 4 | 6% | $26,027 |
| 4 | Apopka | 3 | 6% | $26,067 |
| 5 | Dubuque | 3 | 5% | $31,693 |
| 6 | Elyria | 2 | 4% | $30,336 |
| 7 | Alpharetta | 2 | 3% | $28,529 |
| 8 | Orlando | 5 | 2% | $26,069 |
| 9 | Charlotte | 5 | 1% | $25,868 |
| 10 | Las Vegas | 4 | 1% | $30,567 |
| 11 | Tucson | 3 | 1% | $28,690 |
| 12 | Houston | 8 | 0% | $28,789 |
| 13 | Los Angeles | 3 | 0% | $36,204 |
| 14 | Washington | 3 | 0% | $29,469 |
| 15 | Fort Worth | 2 | 0% | $28,997 |
Landscape Labour job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of landscape labour experts
West Texas A&M University
What general advice would you give to a Landscape Labour?
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 Labours?
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 Labour?
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.