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Job outlook for lawn care workers in the United States
Lawn care worker job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected lawn care worker job growth rate is 5% from 2018-2028.
About 61,300 new jobs for lawn care workers are projected over the next decade.
Lawn care worker salaries have increased 21% for lawn care workers in the last 5 years.
There are over 69,864 lawn care workers currently employed in the United States.
There are 88,268 active lawn care worker job openings in the US.
The average lawn care worker salary is $29,667.
Are lawn care worker jobs in demand?
Lawn care worker job and salary trends over time
Lawn care worker jobs over time
Lawn care worker job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 69,864 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 68,292 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 71,446 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 71,510 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 71,422 | 0.02% |
Average lawn care worker salary over time
Lawn care worker salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $29,667 | $14.26 | +4.2% |
| 2025 | $28,461 | $13.68 | +5.0% |
| 2024 | $27,114 | $13.04 | +4.8% |
| 2023 | $25,871 | $12.44 | +5.1% |
| 2022 | $24,609 | $11.83 | +5.2% |
Lawn care worker jobs by state
Most common states for lawn care workers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | 623,657 | 195 | 31% |
| 2 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 265 | 30% |
| 3 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 210 | 30% |
| 4 | Delaware | 961,939 | 248 | 26% |
| 5 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 1,412 | 23% |
| 6 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 443 | 23% |
| 7 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 417 | 23% |
| 8 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 127 | 22% |
| 9 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 2,168 | 21% |
| 10 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,771 | 21% |
| 11 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,555 | 21% |
| 12 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,171 | 21% |
| 13 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 880 | 21% |
| 14 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 1,374 | 20% |
| 15 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,990 | 19% |
| 16 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 906 | 19% |
| 17 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 585 | 19% |
| 18 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 389 | 19% |
| 19 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 881 | 18% |
| 20 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 287 | 17% |
Most common cities for lawn care workers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fredericksburg | 1 | 4% | $27,520 |
| 2 | West Palm Beach | 2 | 2% | $24,821 |
| 3 | Jupiter | 1 | 2% | $24,820 |
| 4 | Bloomington | 1 | 1% | $31,260 |
| 5 | Round Rock | 1 | 1% | $32,802 |
| 6 | Stamford | 1 | 1% | $33,285 |
| 7 | Austin | 2 | 0% | $32,812 |
| 8 | Houston | 1 | 0% | $32,446 |
| 9 | Lincoln | 1 | 0% | $29,810 |
Lawn Care Worker job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of lawn care worker experts
West Texas A&M University
What certifications/licenses/courses can have the biggest impact for Lawn Care Workers?
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 Lawn Care Worker?
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.