U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsLandscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment. Workers typically perform a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, sprinkler installation, and installation of mortarless segmental concrete masonry wall units. Excludes "Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse" (45-2092).
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 829,350 | 0.6 % | $12.23 | $25,430 | 0.3 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $8.16 | $9.23 | $11.25 | $14.24 | $17.90 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $16,960 | $19,200 | $23,400 | $29,610 | $37,240 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Services to Buildings and Dwellings | 437,450 | 24.75 | $11.87 | $24,680 |
| Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | 95,830 | 8.98 | $11.09 | $23,070 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 80,440 | 1.44 | $14.36 | $29,870 |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 20,180 | 0.24 | $15.13 | $31,470 |
| Lessors of Real Estate | 17,560 | 3.10 | $11.70 | $24,340 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Services to Buildings and Dwellings | 437,450 | 24.75 | $11.87 | $24,680 |
| Death Care Services | 17,000 | 12.91 | $11.98 | $24,930 |
| RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps | 5,160 | 11.55 | $10.44 | $21,710 |
| Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | 95,830 | 8.98 | $11.09 | $23,070 |
| Lawn and Garden Equipment and Supplies Stores | 7,390 | 5.37 | $11.69 | $24,320 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 570 | 0.03 | $21.95 | $45,650 |
| Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | 360 | 0.17 | $18.36 | $38,190 |
| Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing | 30 | 0.01 | $16.81 | $34,970 |
| Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 40 | 0.01 | $16.59 | $34,520 |
| Technical and Trade Schools | (8) | (8) | $15.72 | $32,700 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 102,050 | 7.29 | 1.12 | $13.41 | $27,900 |
| Florida | 73,090 | 10.29 | 1.58 | $11.04 | $22,970 |
| Texas | 59,710 | 5.92 | 0.91 | $10.79 | $22,450 |
| New York | 42,320 | 5.07 | 0.78 | $13.83 | $28,770 |
| Illinois | 35,550 | 6.43 | 0.99 | $12.49 | $25,980 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 6,860 | 12.00 | 1.84 | $14.31 | $29,760 |
| Florida | 73,090 | 10.29 | 1.58 | $11.04 | $22,970 |
| Arizona | 23,100 | 9.76 | 1.50 | $11.12 | $23,120 |
| Colorado | 19,530 | 9.05 | 1.39 | $12.99 | $27,010 |
| Nevada | 9,920 | 8.91 | 1.37 | $12.98 | $27,000 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 730 | 1.15 | 0.18 | $16.79 | $34,910 |
| Alaska | 780 | 2.54 | 0.39 | $15.78 | $32,830 |
| Massachusetts | 18,360 | 5.89 | 0.90 | $15.24 | $31,700 |
| Washington | 16,270 | 6.04 | 0.93 | $14.59 | $30,340 |
| Connecticut | 12,420 | 7.77 | 1.19 | $14.59 | $30,340 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 21,140 | 5.97 | 0.92 | $12.70 | $26,410 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 18,380 | 4.82 | 0.74 | $13.65 | $28,390 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 17,170 | 10.20 | 1.56 | $11.12 | $23,140 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 16,670 | 3.35 | 0.51 | $15.08 | $31,370 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 13,300 | 6.64 | 1.02 | $11.16 | $23,210 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 12,930 | 11.33 | 1.74 | $12.30 | $25,580 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 12,870 | 5.15 | 0.79 | $10.44 | $21,710 |
| Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division | 12,800 | 9.32 | 1.43 | $12.30 | $25,570 |
| Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metropolitan Division | 12,730 | 10.58 | 1.62 | $14.28 | $29,700 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 12,590 | 6.98 | 1.07 | $13.19 | $27,440 |