Nursery manager vs greenhouse manager

The differences between nursery managers and greenhouse managers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a nursery manager and a greenhouse manager. Additionally, a nursery manager has an average salary of $40,526, which is higher than the $39,998 average annual salary of a greenhouse manager.

The top three skills for a nursery manager include customer service, greenhouse and nursery stock. The most important skills for a greenhouse manager are customer service, greenhouse operations, and pest management.

Nursery manager vs greenhouse manager overview

	Nursery Manager	Greenhouse Manager
Yearly salary	$40,526	$39,998
Hourly rate	$19.48	$19.23
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	689	485
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 57%	Bachelor's Degree, 59%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	4	4

Nursery manager vs greenhouse manager salary

Nursery managers and greenhouse managers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Nursery Manager	Greenhouse Manager
Average salary	$40,526	$39,998
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $67,000	Between $22,000 And $71,000
Highest paying City	Carpinteria, CA	New York, NY
Highest paying state	New Jersey	New York
Best paying company	Parkland Hospital	Deloitte
Best paying industry	Health Care	Manufacturing

Differences between nursery manager and greenhouse manager education

There are a few differences between a nursery manager and a greenhouse manager in terms of educational background:

	Nursery Manager	Greenhouse Manager
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 57%	Bachelor's Degree, 59%
Most common major	Plant Sciences	Plant Sciences
Most common college	Cornell University	Stanford University

Nursery manager vs greenhouse manager demographics

Here are the differences between nursery managers' and greenhouse managers' demographics:

	Nursery Manager	Greenhouse Manager
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 54.8% Female, 45.2%	Male, 46.2% Female, 53.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 1.0% Unknown, 2.9% Hispanic or Latino, 7.2% Asian, 1.5% White, 86.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 1.1% Unknown, 2.9% Hispanic or Latino, 7.8% Asian, 1.5% White, 86.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between nursery manager and greenhouse manager duties and responsibilities

Nursery manager example responsibilities.

Develop and manage plant propagation using hydroponic and soil systems at the college greenhouse.
Manage and maintain permaculture gardens and environmental educator.
Leaf blowers, sidewalk sweepers, and bushhogs.
Direct liaison for state, USDA, and county inspectors.
Provide training in sales, customer service, promotions and POS merchandising.
Develop IPM techniques including: mechanical, biological, and chemical control.

Greenhouse manager example responsibilities.

Develop and manage plant propagation using hydroponic and soil systems at the college greenhouse.
Implement annual mailings, capital campaigns, and special appeals.
Plan and implement multiple direct mail appeals in alignment with a relationship-building focus.
Control application of irrigation, fertilizers, growth regulators and pesticides to follow a conservative IPM strategy that supports beneficial insects.
Maintain inventory and help with Quickbooks.

Nursery manager vs greenhouse manager skills

Common nursery manager skills

Customer Service, 20%
Greenhouse, 12%
Nursery Stock, 7%
Plant Care, 4%
Plant Material, 4%
Pest Management, 4%

Common greenhouse manager skills

Customer Service, 13%
Greenhouse Operations, 10%
Pest Management, 8%
Greenhouse Management, 7%
Plant Growth, 6%
Research Projects, 5%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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