First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers

What They Do

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in landscaping or groundskeeping activities. Work may involve reviewing contracts to ascertain service, machine, and workforce requirements; answering inquiries from potential customers regarding methods, material, and price ranges; and preparing estimates according to labor, material, and machine costs.

Salary

• 2020 employment: 181,300
• May 2021 median annual wage: $48,800

Job Outlook

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

• Number of new jobs: 7,300
• Growth rate: 4 percent (Slower than average)

How to Become One

Education and training:

• Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Work experience in a related occupation: Less than 5 years
• Typical on-the-job training: None

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*Some content used by permission of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.

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