The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Landscaping and horticultural services
- Amusement parks and golf courses
- Local government agencies (parks and recreation departments)
Outlook
Demand for this career will grow at an about average rate as the need for lawn care and landscaping services grows. The increasing number of busy homeowners and an aging population will drive this demand. Also, many cities and towns are planting more trees which will increase the need for tree trimmers.
Job opportunities will be excellent as many people leave the career for other jobs. Also, job prospects are best in warmer climates where there is year-round landscaping work available.
Landscapers and Groundskeepers (CIS 100352)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
44,286 Very large |
& |
3.3% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
5,878 Very High |
| Champaign Area |
964 Very large |
& |
3.7% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
130 High |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
575 Large |
& |
1.9% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
75 High |
| Cook County |
18,301 Very large |
& |
3.5% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
2,435 Very High |
| Decatur Area |
269 Large |
& |
2.6% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
36 Moderate |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
2,625 Very large |
& |
7.6% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
368 Very High |
| Du Page County |
5,081 Very large |
& |
1.9% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
663 Very High |
| Edwardsville Area |
650 Very large |
& |
7.5% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
90 High |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
262 Large |
& |
0.0% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
33 Moderate |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
366 Large |
& |
1.6% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
48 Moderate |
| Lake County |
3,869 Very large |
& |
1.3% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
501 Very High |
| McHenry County |
1,030 Very large |
& |
9.0% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
146 Very High |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
473 Large |
& |
2.1% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
62 High |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
770 Very large |
& |
6.1% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
105 High |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
2,475 Very large |
& |
2.5% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
326 Very High |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
486 Large |
& |
-0.6% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
61 High |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
471 Large |
& |
6.8% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
65 Moderate |
| Rockford Area |
1,172 Very large |
& |
2.1% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
152 High |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
245 Large |
& |
1.2% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
31 Moderate |
| Springfield Area |
860 Very large |
& |
0.9% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
112 High |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
921 Very large |
& |
0.1% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
117 High |
| Vermilion County |
131 Large |
& |
-6.1% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
15 Few |
| Will County |
2,227 Very large |
& |
3.3% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
295 Very High |
| United States |
1,282,200 Very large |
& |
3.6% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
169,700 Very High |