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Job outlook for lawn maintenance workers in the United States
Lawn maintenance worker job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected lawn maintenance worker job growth rate is 5% from 2018-2028.
About 61,300 new jobs for lawn maintenance workers are projected over the next decade.
Lawn maintenance worker salaries have increased 21% for lawn maintenance workers in the last 5 years.
There are over 443,049 lawn maintenance workers currently employed in the United States.
There are 87,281 active lawn maintenance worker job openings in the US.
The average lawn maintenance worker salary is $29,351.
Are lawn maintenance worker jobs in demand?
Lawn maintenance worker job and salary trends over time
Lawn maintenance worker jobs over time
Lawn maintenance worker job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 443,049 | 0.13% |
| 2020 | 432,987 | 0.13% |
| 2019 | 452,980 | 0.14% |
| 2018 | 453,263 | 0.14% |
| 2017 | 452,599 | 0.14% |
Average lawn maintenance worker salary over time
Lawn maintenance worker salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,351 | $14.11 | +4.2% |
| 2024 | $28,158 | $13.54 | +5.0% |
| 2023 | $26,826 | $12.90 | +4.8% |
| 2022 | $25,596 | $12.31 | +5.1% |
| 2021 | $24,347 | $11.71 | +5.2% |
Lawn maintenance worker jobs by state
Most common states for lawn maintenance workers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 429 | 32% |
| 2 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 556 | 29% |
| 3 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 197 | 28% |
| 4 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 230 | 26% |
| 5 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 2,546 | 25% |
| 6 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 1,649 | 25% |
| 7 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 2,534 | 24% |
| 8 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 738 | 24% |
| 9 | Delaware | 961,939 | 229 | 24% |
| 10 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,931 | 23% |
| 11 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 1,412 | 23% |
| 12 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 961 | 23% |
| 13 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,666 | 22% |
| 14 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 4,291 | 20% |
| 15 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 703 | 20% |
| 16 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 390 | 19% |
| 17 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 976 | 18% |
| 18 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 876 | 18% |
| 19 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 311 | 18% |
| 20 | California | 39,536,653 | 6,644 | 17% |
Most common cities for lawn maintenance workers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winchester | 1 | 4% | $27,960 |
| 2 | Apopka | 1 | 2% | $26,603 |
| 3 | Novi | 1 | 2% | $27,936 |
| 4 | Delray Beach | 1 | 1% | $26,474 |
| 5 | Lansing | 1 | 1% | $27,991 |
| 6 | Livonia | 1 | 1% | $27,877 |
| 7 | Tampa | 1 | 0% | $26,638 |
Lawn Maintenance Worker job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of lawn maintenance worker experts
West Texas A&M University
What general advice would you give to a Lawn Maintenance Worker?
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 Lawn Maintenance 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 Maintenance 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.