First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers
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.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers to increase by 4.0% between 2024 and 2034, from 243,300 to 253,000 jobs. Its estimate of 23,900 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($58,430), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (Less than 5 years) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
243,300
Projected employment (2034)
253,000
Projected change (2024–2034)
4%
Annual openings (projected average)
23,900
Pay & Preparation
$58,430
High school diploma or equivalent
Less than 5 years
None
Essential Skills
Time Management (4/5) • Monitoring (4/5) • Management of Personnel Resources (3.88/5) • Active Listening (3.88/5) • Critical Thinking (3.75/5) • Speaking (3.75/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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