Landscapers: licensing, jobs and pay in the United States
943,430 people work as landscapers in the United States, and the median pay is $38,090 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
The Census Bureau counts 117,969 landscaping service businesses with employees, with 802,899 employees and a payroll of $41,177,464,000 a year (2023 County Business Patterns).
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- Jobs
- 943,430
- Median pay, a year
- $38,090
- Businesses with employees
- 117,969
Landscapers by state
| State | Jobs | Median pay, a year | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 103,570 | $44,340 | 9,393 | 6.4 |
| Florida | 84,250 | $36,030 | 10,670 | 10.4 |
| Texas | 68,700 | $36,240 | 5,568 | 4.6 |
| New York | 49,430 | $44,690 | 7,725 | 9.0 |
| Ohio | 35,340 | $37,240 | 4,228 | 8.0 |
| Illinois | 35,120 | $43,120 | 5,034 | 9.2 |
| Pennsylvania | 34,310 | $37,770 | 5,179 | 8.9 |
| North Carolina | 33,450 | $36,890 | 4,361 | 8.9 |
| Michigan | 31,350 | $37,900 | 3,797 | 8.2 |
| New Jersey | 28,940 | $40,390 | 4,734 | 12.5 |
| Virginia | 25,790 | $37,580 | 3,096 | 8.4 |
| Colorado | 22,960 | $44,950 | 2,446 | 9.4 |
| Washington | 22,430 | $46,200 | 3,194 | 9.7 |
| Georgia | 22,100 | $36,830 | 3,242 | 7.1 |
| Arizona | 20,990 | $37,920 | 1,817 | 5.7 |
| Massachusetts | 20,850 | $47,050 | 4,555 | 15.0 |
| Indiana | 20,120 | $36,980 | 2,463 | 8.3 |
| Wisconsin | 18,590 | $39,310 | 2,490 | 9.0 |
| Missouri | 17,660 | $37,380 | 2,199 | 7.8 |
| Tennessee | 17,330 | $37,100 | 1,991 | 6.3 |
| Minnesota | 17,120 | $46,730 | 2,397 | 9.4 |
| Maryland | 16,880 | $38,060 | 2,052 | 8.0 |
| South Carolina | 16,700 | $36,130 | 1,910 | 7.8 |
| Connecticut | 13,550 | $44,920 | 2,170 | 14.1 |
| Oregon | 12,650 | $43,170 | 1,893 | 10.2 |
| Utah | 12,490 | $38,940 | 1,471 | 12.0 |
| Alabama | 11,930 | $35,160 | 1,359 | 5.8 |
| Oklahoma | 9,750 | $34,910 | 1,022 | 5.8 |
| Kentucky | 9,600 | $35,750 | 1,130 | 5.6 |
| Nevada | 9,000 | $37,630 | 834 | 6.3 |
| Kansas | 8,080 | $37,790 | 991 | 7.7 |
| Iowa | 8,020 | $37,450 | 1,242 | 8.6 |
| Louisiana | 7,550 | $32,540 | 979 | 4.6 |
| Idaho | 7,420 | $38,580 | 1,166 | 14.7 |
| Hawaii | 7,070 | $44,800 | 378 | 6.7 |
| Arkansas | 6,830 | $34,450 | 753 | 5.4 |
| Nebraska | 6,580 | $37,890 | 939 | 10.9 |
| New Hampshire | 6,050 | $44,540 | 1,027 | 15.8 |
| Maine | 6,020 | $45,470 | 964 | 12.8 |
| Mississippi | 5,000 | $30,840 | 601 | 4.5 |
| New Mexico | 4,890 | $35,740 | 405 | 4.2 |
| Rhode Island | 4,720 | $44,610 | 794 | 16.3 |
| Delaware | 4,130 | $37,040 | 456 | 9.8 |
| Montana | 3,660 | $39,530 | 694 | 13.1 |
| West Virginia | 3,170 | $30,310 | 402 | 4.7 |
| Vermont | 2,720 | $41,250 | 521 | 15.4 |
| South Dakota | 2,660 | $31,420 | 376 | 9.2 |
| North Dakota | 2,200 | $39,520 | 285 | 7.6 |
| Wyoming | 1,850 | $37,190 | 339 | 12.2 |
| Alaska | 1,020 | $46,510 | 215 | 6.5 |
| District of Columbia | 760 | $47,320 | 22 | 0.6 |
The highest median pay is in District of Columbia ($47,320), Massachusetts ($47,050), Minnesota ($46,730).
The lowest is in West Virginia ($30,310), Mississippi ($30,840), South Dakota ($31,420).
What landscapers earn
| United States | |
|---|---|
| Median pay, a year | $38,090 |
| Median pay, an hour | $18.31 |
| 10th percentile | $29,990 |
| 25th percentile | $35,250 |
| 75th percentile | $45,870 |
| 90th percentile | $53,900 |
| Average pay, a year | $40,880 |
Federal rules and model codes for landscapers
Applying restricted-use pesticides requires certification as an applicator, granted by the state under a plan EPA approves, with the standards in 40 CFR part 171.
A model code becomes law only where a state or city adopts it; the building or licensing department says which edition applies.
Licenses for landscapers
Licensing for this trade is set by each state, and often by the city or county as well; each state’s page links the official license lookup for it.
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Questions about Landscapers
How much do landscapers make?
The median pay for landscapers in the United States is $38,090 a year, and half earn between $35,250 and $45,870 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
How many landscapers are there in the United States?
943,430 people work as landscapers, by the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ May 2024 count of jobs.
Where do landscapers earn the most?
The highest median pay is in District of Columbia ($47,320), Massachusetts ($47,050), Minnesota ($46,730).
Do landscapers need a license?
Licensing is set by each state, and often by the city or county as well; the US Department of Labor’s License Finder lists the licenses each state requires and the agency that issues each.
Sources
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
- US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023
- US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop License Finder
- EPA certification of pesticide applicators (40 CFR part 171)
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them. Rules are summarized from their official text, which governs; this page is not legal advice, and a state or city may add requirements of its own.
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