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Job outlook for lawn care technicians in the United States
Lawn care technician job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected lawn care technician job growth rate is 5% from 2018-2028.
About 61,300 new jobs for lawn care technicians are projected over the next decade.
Lawn care technician salaries have increased 21% for lawn care technicians in the last 5 years.
There are over 42,162 lawn care technicians currently employed in the United States.
There are 102,726 active lawn care technician job openings in the US.
The average lawn care technician salary is $32,439.
Are lawn care technician jobs in demand?
Yes, lawn care technician jobs are in demand. Lawn care technician demand is projected to grow 5% from 2018 to 2028.
Lawn care technician job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of lawn care technician jobs and the average lawn care technician salary over time.
Lawn care technician jobs over time
Lawn care technician job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 42,162 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 41,213 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 43,117 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 43,156 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 43,103 | 0.01% |
Average lawn care technician salary over time
Lawn care technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $32,439 | $15.60 | +4.2% |
| 2025 | $31,120 | $14.96 | +5.0% |
| 2024 | $29,648 | $14.25 | +4.8% |
| 2023 | $28,288 | $13.60 | +5.1% |
| 2022 | $26,908 | $12.94 | +5.2% |
Lawn care technician jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of lawn care technician job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where lawn care technicians earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for lawn care technicians
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | 739,795 | 198 | 27% |
| 2 | Delaware | 961,939 | 224 | 23% |
| 3 | Vermont | 623,657 | 133 | 21% |
| 4 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 273 | 20% |
| 5 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 175 | 20% |
| 6 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 141 | 20% |
| 7 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 597 | 19% |
| 8 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 196 | 19% |
| 9 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 1,234 | 18% |
| 10 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 1,117 | 18% |
| 11 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 989 | 18% |
| 12 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 241 | 18% |
| 13 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 991 | 17% |
| 14 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 971 | 17% |
| 15 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 321 | 17% |
| 16 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,362 | 16% |
| 17 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 296 | 16% |
| 18 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 124 | 16% |
| 19 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 93 | 16% |
| 20 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,336 | 15% |
Most common cities for lawn care technicians
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rockwall | 3 | 7% | $29,487 |
| 2 | Alton | 2 | 7% | $32,387 |
| 3 | Deer Park | 2 | 7% | $36,380 |
| 4 | Sarasota | 3 | 5% | $29,100 |
| 5 | Boynton Beach | 3 | 4% | $28,868 |
| 6 | Saint Petersburg | 4 | 2% | $29,069 |
| 7 | Danbury | 2 | 2% | $38,444 |
| 8 | Jacksonville | 5 | 1% | $28,981 |
| 9 | Raleigh | 4 | 1% | $31,587 |
| 10 | Tampa | 4 | 1% | $29,024 |
| 11 | Plano | 3 | 1% | $29,533 |
| 12 | Saint Louis | 3 | 1% | $30,274 |
| 13 | Spokane | 3 | 1% | $40,341 |
| 14 | Aurora | 2 | 1% | $35,041 |
| 15 | Cape Coral | 2 | 1% | $29,106 |
| 16 | Cincinnati | 2 | 1% | $31,921 |
| 17 | Columbus | 2 | 0% | $32,909 |