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First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers is a notable career in the 37 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 37-1012 |
| title | First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers |
| onet code | 37-1012.00 |
| description | 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. |
| job zone | 3 |
| major group | 37 |
| tot emp | 124,130 |
| a mean | 59,380 |
| a median | 56,170 |
| a pct10 | 39,270 |
| a pct25 | 46,350 |
| a pct75 | 70,320 |
| a pct90 | 83,080 |
| h mean | 28 |
| h median | 27 |
The day-to-day work of a first-line supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers typically centers on establish and enforce operating procedures and work standards that will ensure adequate performance and personnel safety. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Time Management, Monitoring, and Active Listening. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.68 out of 5 — highly rated for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working first-line supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers, the most common entry qualification is a Bachelor's Degree (32.3%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 32% of incumbents. Entry pathways are mixed; a meaningful minority enters without a four-year degree.
Median annual pay is highest in New Jersey at $76,060 and lowest in Georgia at $46,280 — a 1.6× spread. The top five states (New Jersey, Vermont, Washington, Alaska, Massachusetts) average $69,928. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $76,060 | $73,640 | $50,870 | $98,030 | 2,640 |
| Vermont | $70,180 | $72,250 | $46,840 | $106,840 | 160 |
| Washington | $69,060 | $72,240 | $50,110 | $100,480 | 1,760 |
| Alaska | $68,330 | $71,630 | $47,470 | $93,320 | 180 |
| Massachusetts | $66,010 | $70,150 | $47,930 | $99,250 | 2,260 |
| Connecticut | $65,720 | $72,470 | $49,090 | $103,580 | 1,990 |
| New York | $65,380 | $68,610 | $47,630 | $96,120 | 6,000 |
| Delaware | $65,210 | $66,660 | $42,540 | $91,450 | 270 |
| New Hampshire | $62,910 | $68,880 | $48,840 | $88,680 | 820 |
| Wisconsin | $62,500 | $64,890 | $29,990 | $100,490 | 2,390 |
| Hawaii | $62,480 | $66,260 | $48,640 | $87,620 | 720 |
| Oregon | $62,480 | $64,050 | $44,000 | $90,010 | 1,390 |
| Maine | $62,220 | $61,870 | $46,230 | $75,470 | 770 |
| California | $61,170 | $64,980 | $40,320 | $95,330 | 14,090 |
| Colorado | $60,570 | $63,310 | $46,910 | $80,140 | 4,260 |
| Minnesota | $60,210 | $61,910 | $46,730 | $82,650 | 1,920 |
| North Dakota | $59,900 | $59,840 | $41,380 | $82,510 | 290 |
| Indiana | $59,380 | $59,930 | $38,400 | $89,990 | 2,290 |
| Rhode Island | $59,280 | $64,460 | $50,920 | $80,900 | 600 |
| District of Columbia | $58,770 | $66,900 | $51,360 | $98,010 | — |
| Kansas | $58,440 | $56,470 | $38,100 | $76,430 | 1,120 |
| Michigan | $58,030 | $58,290 | $40,200 | $75,710 | 3,840 |
| Nevada | $57,520 | $58,860 | $37,460 | $78,050 | 1,700 |
| South Carolina | $56,700 | $56,790 | $36,510 | $75,980 | 1,840 |
| Wyoming | $55,990 | $59,030 | $49,050 | $77,130 | 320 |
| North Carolina | $55,880 | $57,120 | $42,180 | $76,310 | 4,210 |
| New Mexico | $55,730 | $57,030 | $38,390 | $76,330 | 450 |
| Montana | $55,680 | $55,430 | $30,280 | $79,570 | 440 |
| Ohio | $55,450 | $56,840 | $39,480 | $76,220 | 3,190 |
| Virginia | $55,430 | $56,990 | $38,130 | $76,710 | 3,330 |
| Utah | $54,600 | $59,440 | $43,910 | $81,340 | 2,050 |
| Illinois | $54,440 | $60,870 | $44,890 | $83,520 | 4,100 |
| South Dakota | $53,900 | $53,590 | $39,660 | $73,460 | 260 |
| Louisiana | $53,000 | $54,110 | $39,240 | $70,410 | 1,020 |
| Nebraska | $52,920 | $55,490 | $44,680 | $69,990 | 1,040 |
| Iowa | $51,870 | $54,950 | $36,700 | $76,500 | 1,230 |
| Pennsylvania | $51,510 | $55,510 | $39,610 | $79,100 | 5,450 |
| Kentucky | $50,360 | $54,640 | $38,980 | $80,670 | 1,370 |
| Oklahoma | $50,260 | $54,410 | $37,070 | $74,240 | 1,120 |
| Texas | $50,050 | $55,430 | $38,400 | $78,220 | 9,190 |
| Idaho | $49,810 | $54,210 | $38,100 | $73,870 | 1,260 |
| Alabama | $49,540 | $52,810 | $36,510 | $73,890 | 1,940 |
| Tennessee | $49,420 | $54,250 | $38,110 | $77,310 | 1,580 |
| Arizona | $49,170 | $54,980 | $40,830 | $74,570 | 2,640 |
| West Virginia | $48,960 | $50,610 | $35,740 | $74,650 | 440 |
| Arkansas | $48,210 | $50,300 | $23,490 | $72,630 | 1,120 |
| Mississippi | $47,880 | $51,800 | $33,390 | $81,410 | 840 |
| Florida | $47,860 | $55,300 | $37,730 | $79,540 | 11,830 |
| Maryland | $47,320 | $53,470 | $42,000 | $73,500 | 4,010 |
| Missouri | $46,870 | $51,800 | $38,670 | $70,440 | 1,770 |
| Georgia | $46,280 | $49,080 | $28,810 | $75,320 | 4,390 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for first-line supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Arborist Crew Leader or Buildings and Grounds Supervisor frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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