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Landscape technician salary

Average landscape technician salary

$13.98

$29,080 yearly

Entry-level landscape technician salary
$23,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Average Landscape Technician Salary

As of October 2025, the average salary for a landscape technician stands at $29,080 annually. This figure can fluctuate based on various factors, including geographic location, years of experience, and the specific employer. Landscape technicians who operate in urban areas or specialized sectors often report higher earnings. For instance, states like California and New York typically offer more competitive salaries compared to other regions.

Salary by Experience Level

Entry-level landscape technicians may start with hourly wages around $13.98, while those with more experience can earn upwards of $20 per hour. As technicians advance in their careers, they can take on roles with increased responsibilities, leading to greater financial rewards.

Opportunities for Growth

In addition to on-the-job training, pursuing certifications in landscape design or horticulture can enhance earning potential. Many landscape technicians find fulfillment in their work, contributing to beautiful outdoor environments while enjoying a steady income.

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Where can a Landscape Technician earn more?

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Boulder County$35,630
American Homes 4 Rent$29,402

Landscape technician salaries by experience level

Landscape technician salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Indeed, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter and Comparably, the average salary for a landscape technician typically falls between $29,080 and $68,257.
zippia
$29,080yearly
glassdoor[1]
$46,631yearly
indeed[2]
$37,983yearly
comparably[3]
$68,257yearly
Salary.com[4]
$32,750yearly
ZipRecruiter[5]
$38,692yearly

Average landscape technician salary by state

The highest-paying states for landscape technicians are Alaska, Massachusetts, and California. The lowest average landscape technician salary states are South Carolina, Georgia, and Arkansas.

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Highest paying states for landscape technicians

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Alaska$37,712$18.13
2Massachusetts$37,486$18.02
3Vermont$33,511$16.11
4New Jersey$35,357$17.00
5Colorado$34,229$16.46
6New Hampshire$34,812$16.74
7Montana$34,100$16.39
8Maine$31,602$15.19
9Rhode Island$35,806$17.21
10Connecticut$33,502$16.11
11Minnesota$31,510$15.15
12Indiana$31,625$15.20
13North Dakota$35,148$16.90
14Illinois$32,827$15.78
15Washington$35,784$17.20
16Oregon$34,511$16.59
17Iowa$30,321$14.58
18California$36,522$17.56
19Pennsylvania$31,536$15.16
20New York$31,627$15.21
21North Carolina$29,049$13.97
22Nevada$29,179$14.03
23Wisconsin$29,550$14.21
24Maryland$30,777$14.80
25Florida$28,068$13.49
26Hawaii$33,655$16.18
27Wyoming$29,709$14.28
28Texas$29,790$14.32
29Delaware$27,952$13.44
30Nebraska$29,034$13.96
31Missouri$27,415$13.18
32Arizona$27,975$13.45
33Ohio$28,315$13.61
34Idaho$29,628$14.24
35Tennessee$27,572$13.26
36Michigan$26,809$12.89
37Kansas$26,907$12.94
38Utah$26,119$12.56
39Virginia$27,500$13.22
40South Dakota$27,018$12.99
41Oklahoma$25,921$12.46
42Alabama$26,005$12.50
43Louisiana$26,875$12.92
44Georgia$24,376$11.72
45District of Columbia$28,576$13.74
46New Mexico$26,558$12.77
47Kentucky$24,117$11.59
48South Carolina$24,831$11.94
49West Virginia$21,495$10.33
50Arkansas$24,250$11.66
51Mississippi$22,645$10.89

Highest paying cities for landscape technicians

The highest-paying cities for landscape technicians are Lake Stevens, WA, San Diego, CA, and Portland, OR.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Lake Stevens, WA$35,907$17.26
2San Diego, CA$35,703$17.16
3Portland, OR$34,559$16.61
4Boulder, CO$34,320$16.50
5Helena, MT$34,202$16.44
6Saint Paul, MN$31,452$15.12
7Sioux City, IA$30,719$14.77
8Austin, TX$29,731$14.29
9Asheville, NC$29,158$14.02
10Pocatello, ID$29,083$13.98
11Westlake, OH$28,832$13.86
12Jacksonville, FL$28,133$13.53
13Lebanon, TN$27,541$13.24
14Columbia, MO$27,423$13.18
15Macomb, MI$27,045$13.00
16Manhattan, KS$27,014$12.99
17Central, LA$26,846$12.91
18Sioux Falls, SD$26,808$12.89
19Columbia, SC$24,866$11.95
20Columbus, GA$24,383$11.72

Landscape technician salary details

A landscape technician's salary ranges from $23,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $36,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average landscape technician salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a landscape technician's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$36,000$3,000$17
75th Percentile$32,000$2,667$15
Average$29,080$2,423$14
25th Percentile$25,000$2,083$12
10th Percentile$23,000$1,917$11

Highest paying landscape technician jobs

The highest paying types of landscape technicians are landscape foreman, landscape crew leader, and technician.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Keeper$33,606$2,800$16.163,285
Ground Worker$29,875$2,490$14.3633,720
Ground Crew$33,390$2,782$16.0564,779
Yard Worker$32,628$2,719$15.6963,408
Gardener$32,912$2,743$15.825,411
Grounds Keeper$30,535$2,545$14.6811,534

Top companies hiring landscape technicians now:

  1. Kohler Co. jobs (5)
  2. J.F. Shea Co jobs (9)
  3. ManpowerGroup jobs (6)
  4. Medxcel jobs (4)
  5. The Davey Tree Expert Company jobs (53)

Which companies pay landscape technicians the most?

Landscape technician salaries at Boulder County and University of California are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average landscape technician salary at companies like University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and San Antonio River Authority are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Boulder County$35,630$17.13
2University of California$35,387$17.01
3University of Mary Hardin-Baylor$35,365$17.00
4San Antonio River Authority$35,170$16.91
5A.R.E. Accessories$33,368$16.04
6Shea Homes$33,143$15.93
7Kohler Co.$33,004$15.87
8Santa Clara University$31,993$15.38
9Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City$31,592$15.19
10NaturaLawn of America$30,778$14.80
11Thompson Litton$30,595$14.71
12Shelter Insurance$30,218$14.53
13J.F. Shea Co$30,155$14.50
14Woods Services$30,032$14.44
15Anderson$29,860$14.36
16The AES$29,817$14.34
17York County$29,570$14.22
18Gila River Hotels & Casinos$29,542$14.20
19Cornerstone Properties$29,509$14.19
20American Homes 4 Rent$29,402$14.14

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$30,000$29,600$29,200$28,800$28,400$28,000
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Landscape Technician salary by industry

The average landscape technician salary varies across industries:

  • The average landscape technician salary in the hospitality industry is $31,317, the highest of any industry.
  • The average landscape technician salary in the finance industry is $30,603.
  • Landscape technicians in the education industry earn an average salary of $26,810, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for landscape technicians

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Hospitality$31,317$15.06
2Manufacturing$30,603$14.71
3Health Care$29,414$14.14
4Construction$29,376$14.12
5Government$28,797$13.84
6Education$26,810$12.89

High paying landscape technician jobs

Landscape technician salary trends

The average landscape technician salary has risen by $7,625 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average landscape technician earned $21,455 annually, but today, they earn $29,080 a year. That works out to a 21% change in pay for landscape technicians over the last decade.

Compare landscape technician salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average landscape technician salary over time

Compare landscape technician salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Landscape technician salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$29,100$13.98+4.1%
2024$27,900$13.41+4.7%
2023$26,600$12.78+4.6%
2022$25,400$12.19+4.9%
2021$24,100$11.60+4.9%

Recently added landscape technician salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
North Dakota University SystemSeasonal Landscape TechnicianFargo, ND06/30/2025$27,131
Rocky Vista UniversityFacilities & Landscape TechnicianIvins, UT06/30/2025$38,610
Apex CompaniesLandscape Technician (Stormwater)Downe, NJ06/28/2025$37,566
Apex CompaniesLandscape Technician (Stormwater)Atlanta, GA06/28/2025$37,566
Apex CompaniesLandscape Technician (Stormwater)Houston, TX06/28/2025$37,566
AerotekLandscaping TechnicianGroveton, VA06/27/2025$39,653
WalmartLandscaping TechnicianHinesville, GA06/27/2025$39,653
East Coast Facilities, Inc.-Trenton Service CenterLandscape TechnicianEwing, NJ06/27/2025$31,305
East Coast Facilities, Inc.-Eastern PaLandscape TechnicianAllentown, PA06/27/2025$31,305
East Coast Facilities, Inc.-Broward Service CenterLandscape TechnicianPembroke Park, FL06/27/2025$27,131

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