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 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 |
39,642 Very large |
& |
7.4% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
5,588 Very High |
| Champaign Area |
840 Very large |
& |
5.8% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
116 High |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
538 Large |
& |
-2.0% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
67 Moderate |
| Cook County |
16,339 Very large |
& |
6.3% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
2,274 Very High |
| Decatur Area |
217 Large |
& |
0.5% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
28 Few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
2,234 Very large |
& |
22.6% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
370 Very High |
| Du Page County |
4,802 Very large |
& |
11.5% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
708 Very High |
| Edwardsville Area |
510 Large |
& |
2.9% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
67 Moderate |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
239 Large |
& |
-2.9% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
29 Moderate |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
271 Large |
& |
1.8% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
35 Few |
| Lake County |
3,382 Very large |
& |
11.5% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
500 Very High |
| McHenry County |
929 Very large |
& |
8.3% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
132 Very High |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
524 Very large |
& |
-6.7% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
60 Moderate |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
793 Very large |
& |
1.5% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
103 High |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
2,070 Very large |
& |
1.1% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
270 Very High |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
444 Large |
& |
1.8% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
58 Moderate |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
429 Large |
& |
2.6% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
56 Moderate |
| Rockford Area |
1,001 Very large |
& |
4.6% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
137 High |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
199 Large |
& |
8.0% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
29 Moderate |
| Springfield Area |
837 Very large |
& |
4.2% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
113 High |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
871 Very large |
& |
-3.9% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
107 High |
| Vermilion County |
112 Large |
& |
-15.2% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
11 Few |
| Will County |
1,895 Very large |
& |
13.1% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
284 Very High |
| United States |
1,282,000 Very large |
& |
5.0% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
174,500 Very High |