The field of landscape and ornamental horticulture is one of the fastest growing industries in the country. The demand for skilled personnel in this field far surpasses the supply. Over the next several years, job opportunities in landscaping, lawn service, plant care and groundskeeping are expected to increase by 13% in Ohio and 18% nationally.1 Ohio's Greenest Industry accounts for over $4 billion of Ohio's economy annually.
- Program graduates are trained for entry-level to middle-management positions in the following sectors:
Landscape contracting
Garden centers
Landscape design
- Jobs include:
Crew leader
Foreman
Account representative
- Several program graduates and even current students run their own landscape businesses, while some graduates find careers in related areas of horticulture:
Arboriculture and urban forestry
Nurseries
Greenhouses
Theme parks
Botanical gardens
Arboreta
Entry level pay rates: $9.00– $13.00/hour
Salaries for supervisors and managers in Ohio range between $21,600 and $59,400 a year, on par with the national average.1
1 Data source: www.careerinfonet.org.