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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.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103,070 | 1.6 % | $23.46 | $48,790 | 0.5 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $13.65 | $16.96 | $21.99 | $28.52 | $36.09 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $28,400 | $35,280 | $45,740 | $59,330 | $75,060 |
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 | 62,930 | 3.03 | $22.50 | $46,810 |
| Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | 10,430 | 0.85 | $25.94 | $53,950 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 9,390 | 0.17 | $27.51 | $57,220 |
| Traveler Accommodation | 2,270 | 0.12 | $22.00 | $45,770 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 1,830 | 0.06 | $24.22 | $50,370 |
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 | 62,930 | 3.03 | $22.50 | $46,810 |
| Death Care Services | 1,740 | 1.28 | $23.31 | $48,480 |
| Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | 10,430 | 0.85 | $25.94 | $53,950 |
| RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps | 270 | 0.51 | $18.74 | $38,970 |
| Lawn and Garden Equipment and Supplies Stores | 780 | 0.49 | $23.52 | $48,920 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | (8) | (8) | $38.07 | $79,180 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 170 | 0.01 | $31.83 | $66,210 |
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | 60 | 0.06 | $30.58 | $63,610 |
| Amusement Parks and Arcades | 140 | 0.07 | $28.70 | $59,700 |
| Other Schools and Instruction | 30 | 0.01 | $28.58 | $59,460 |
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 | 11,370 | 0.71 | 0.97 | $25.34 | $52,710 |
| Florida | 9,430 | 1.15 | 1.56 | $22.34 | $46,470 |
| Texas | 6,680 | 0.57 | 0.77 | $22.79 | $47,410 |
| New York | 4,770 | 0.52 | 0.71 | $26.38 | $54,870 |
| Illinois | 4,440 | 0.75 | 1.03 | $25.46 | $52,950 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 3,230 | 1.22 | 1.66 | $18.73 | $38,950 |
| Hawaii | 740 | 1.18 | 1.61 | $24.41 | $50,770 |
| Florida | 9,430 | 1.15 | 1.56 | $22.34 | $46,470 |
| Alabama | 2,020 | 1.05 | 1.44 | $19.85 | $41,280 |
| Arkansas | 1,210 | 1.02 | 1.39 | $19.03 | $39,580 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | (8) | (8) | (8) | $31.98 | $66,510 |
| District of Columbia | 60 | 0.09 | 0.12 | $31.19 | $64,870 |
| Connecticut | 1,530 | 0.92 | 1.25 | $27.90 | $58,040 |
| New Jersey | 2,250 | 0.57 | 0.77 | $27.75 | $57,730 |
| Massachusetts | 3,360 | 0.97 | 1.32 | $26.61 | $55,340 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 2,590 | 1.34 | 1.82 | $18.21 | $37,880 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division | 2,380 | 0.65 | 0.89 | $28.76 | $59,820 |
| New York-Jersey City-White Plains, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 2,320 | 0.35 | 0.48 | $29.91 | $62,220 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 2,150 | 0.51 | 0.69 | $26.15 | $54,390 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 2,040 | 0.80 | 1.09 | $22.33 | $46,440 |
| Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX | 1,870 | 0.64 | 0.87 | $20.11 | $41,840 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 1,750 | 0.92 | 1.25 | $23.39 | $48,650 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 1,660 | 0.67 | 0.91 | $26.97 | $56,090 |
| Anaheim-Santa Ana-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division | 1,550 | 0.99 | 1.35 | $24.84 | $51,670 |
| Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division | 1,420 | 1.11 | 1.51 | $27.79 | $57,800 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, FL | 520 | 3.74 | 5.10 | $27.48 | $57,170 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort, SC | 260 | 3.64 | 4.96 | $23.69 | $49,280 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | 320 | 3.12 | 4.25 | $23.91 | $49,740 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 390 | 2.83 | 3.85 | $28.08 | $58,400 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL | 120 | 2.59 | 3.52 | $28.38 | $59,020 |
| The Villages, FL | 60 | 2.46 | 3.35 | $20.27 | $42,170 |
| North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL | 650 | 2.30 | 3.13 | $19.61 | $40,800 |
| Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI | 160 | 2.17 | 2.95 | $24.72 | $51,410 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | 540 | 2.15 | 2.93 | $24.63 | $51,220 |
| Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division | 810 | 2.02 | 2.76 | $22.50 | $46,790 |
Top paying metropolitan areas for this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville, NC | 40 | 0.83 | 1.13 | $33.99 | $70,700 |
| Anchorage, AK | (8) | (8) | (8) | $33.26 | $69,180 |
| Eugene, OR | 60 | 0.44 | 0.60 | $32.20 | $66,980 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT | 330 | 0.78 | 1.06 | $31.23 | $64,950 |
| Reading, PA | 70 | 0.38 | 0.52 | $31.12 | $64,730 |
| Mankato-North Mankato, MN | (8) | (8) | (8) | $30.37 | $63,170 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | 100 | 0.73 | 1.00 | $30.08 | $62,560 |
| New York-Jersey City-White Plains, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 2,320 | 0.35 | 0.48 | $29.91 | $62,220 |
| Bend-Redmond, OR | 70 | 0.94 | 1.28 | $29.84 | $62,060 |
| Pittsfield, MA | 30 | 0.78 | 1.06 | $29.57 | $61,510 |
Nonmetropolitan areas with the highest employment in this occupation:
| Nonmetropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | 260 | 1.03 | 1.40 | $23.15 | $48,150 |
| Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area | 240 | 2.02 | 2.75 | $20.51 | $42,660 |
| Balance of Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area | 230 | 0.84 | 1.15 | $22.94 | $47,720 |
| Southeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | 220 | 0.87 | 1.19 | $22.37 | $46,540 |
| Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | 210 | 2.17 | 2.96 | $25.22 | $52,450 |
Nonmetropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Nonmetropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | 210 | 2.17 | 2.96 | $25.22 | $52,450 |
| Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area | 240 | 2.02 | 2.75 | $20.51 | $42,660 |
| Wasatch Back nonmetropolitan area | 70 | 2.01 | 2.74 | $19.33 | $40,200 |
| Southeast Idaho nonmetropolitan area | 80 | 1.79 | 2.44 | $28.12 | $58,480 |
| Low Country South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | 80 | 1.71 | 2.33 | $25.29 | $52,610 |
Top paying nonmetropolitan areas for this occupation:
| Nonmetropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nantucket Island and Martha's Vineyard nonmetropolitan area | (8) | (8) | (8) | $35.41 | $73,650 |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | 130 | 0.63 | 0.87 | $31.06 | $64,600 |
| Far West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | 40 | 0.56 | 0.77 | $28.73 | $59,760 |
| Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | 120 | 0.65 | 0.89 | $28.27 | $58,800 |
| Southeast Idaho nonmetropolitan area | 80 | 1.79 | 2.44 | $28.12 | $58,480 |
These estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors, all metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas, and all states and the District of Columbia. The top employment and wage figures are provided above. The complete list is available in the downloadable XLS files.
The percentile wage estimate is the value of a wage below which a certain percent of workers fall. The median wage is the 50th percentile wage estimate--50 percent of workers earn less than the median and 50 percent of workers earn more than the median. More about percentile wages.
(1) Estimates for detailed occupations do not sum to the totals because the totals include occupations not shown separately. Estimates do not include self-employed workers.
(2) Annual wages have been calculated by multiplying the hourly mean wage by a "year-round, full-time" hours figure of 2,080 hours; for those occupations where there is not an hourly wage published, the annual wage has been directly calculated from the reported survey data.
(3) The relative standard error (RSE) is a measure of the reliability of a survey statistic. The smaller the relative standard error, the more precise the estimate.
(8) Estimate not released.
(9) The location quotient is the ratio of the area concentration of occupational employment to the national average concentration. A location quotient greater than one indicates the occupation has a higher share of employment than average, and a location quotient less than one indicates the occupation is less prevalent in the area than average.
Other OES estimates and related information:
May 2016 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
May 2016 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
May 2016 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
May 2016 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
Last Modified Date: March 31, 2017