Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
SOC Code: 37-3011 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Landscape 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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $41,850 | $47,674 | $53,498 | $59,322 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $41,496 | $47,008 | $52,541 | $58,053 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $41,350 | $46,779 | $52,208 | $57,637 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $39,499 | $44,782 | $50,045 | $55,328 |
| Napa, CA | $39,478 | $44,699 | $49,941 | $55,162 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $42,016 | $46,301 | $50,606 | $54,891 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $38,522 | $43,971 | $49,421 | $54,870 |
| Boulder, CO | $40,082 | $45,011 | $49,941 | $54,870 |
| Carson City, NV | $37,378 | $43,181 | $48,984 | $54,787 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $39,354 | $44,304 | $49,275 | $54,226 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Operation and Control | 3.1 | |
| Speaking | 2.9 | |
| Critical Thinking | 2.9 | |
| Active Listening | 2.8 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.8 | |
| Coordination | 2.8 | |
| Time Management | 2.6 | |
| Service Orientation | 2.5 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 2.5 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.5 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| English Language | 3.4 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.2 |
| Chemistry | 3.0 |
| Mechanical | 2.9 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.8 |
| Administration and Management | 2.7 |
| Biology | 2.6 |
| Mathematics | 2.5 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school | 39.1% |
| Some college | 31.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 18.3% |
| High school diploma | 8.2% |
| Associate's degree | 3.1% |
Typical Tasks
- Mow or edge lawns, using power mowers or edgers.
- Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls.
- Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes.
- Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws.
- Gather and remove litter.
- Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, or trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
- Water lawns, trees, or plants, using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans.
- Trim or pick flowers and clean flower beds.
Technology Skills
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