Commercial landscaping serves property owners, businesses, and municipalities across the U.S., helping maintain and upgrade outdoor spaces. This page explores the industry’s footprint (including NAICS 561730 establishments) and the jobs outlook, with employment growth and pay data. It also connects workforce trends to operating pressures such as energy, fuel, and construction labor costs—along with the benefits of efficient irrigation and urban green space.
Key Takeaways
- $20.7 billion U.S. market for outdoor living products and services (2022)
- $28.2 billion U.S. market for outdoor living products and services (2023)
- $31.0 billion U.S. market for outdoor living products and services (2024)
- BLS reports 6.6% annual employment growth rate for landscaping and groundskeeping workers from 2022–2032
- Landscaping and groundskeeping workers median pay was $16.60 per hour (2023)
- Landscaping and groundskeeping workers employment was 1,067,000 in May 2023 (BLS OEWS)
- Landscaping and groundskeeping workers are in SOC 37-2021 with median hourly earnings of $16.60 (May 2023)
- Landscaping and groundskeeping workers are expected to have 57,200 average annual openings during 2022–2032 (projection)
- US BLS occupational employment for landscaping and groundskeeping workers was 1,096,000 in 2022 (estimated)
- U.S. construction input price index for landscaping/groundskeeping-related construction labor increased by 4.3% year-over-year in 2024 (BLS PPI context)
- U.S. diesel fuel price averaged $4.05 per gallon in March 2024 (EIA)
- U.S. gasoline price averaged $3.52 per gallon in March 2024 (EIA)
- EPA: in typical urban areas, green spaces can reduce local temperatures by 2°F to 5°F (heat island co-benefits)
- WaterSense labeled irrigation controllers must meet efficiency criteria set by EPA (industry adoption trend)
- Fuels are a major cost driver; U.S. diesel price averaged $4.05/gal in March 2024 (EIA), impacting equipment and transport costs
Outdoor living and landscaping demand is rising, with thousands of openings projected and steady employment growth through 2032.
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Market Size11 stats
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$20.7 billion U.S. market for outdoor living products and services (2022)
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$28.2 billion U.S. market for outdoor living products and services (2023)
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$31.0 billion U.S. market for outdoor living products and services (2024)
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NAICS 561730 had 684,419 establishments in the U.S. (2022, annual business statistics)
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NAICS 561730 employed 1,280,000 people in the U.S. (2022, annual business statistics)
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NAICS 561730 includes 1,050,000 employees in the U.S. (2023, employment count)
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$141.0 billion global landscaping market size (2023)
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$196.0 billion global landscaping market size projected by 2032
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6.3% landscaping market expected CAGR (2024–2032)
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The U.S. CPI for outdoor furniture increased 6.1% from 2023 to 2024
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The U.S. CPI for lawn and garden equipment increased 3.4% from 2023 to 2024
Interpretation
Market Size Interpretation
The U.S. outdoor living products and services market is rising from $20.7 billion in 2022 to $31.0 billion in 2024, and that growth aligns with the large commercial landscaping footprint of NAICS 561730, which employed about 1.28 million people in 2022.
report visual · Projection
U.S. Outdoor Living Market Growth (2022–2024)
The U.S. market for outdoor living products and services grew each year from 2022 to 2024, with 2024 as the leader in market size and the overall trend moving upward.
20,700,000,000 USD
Start
+22.38%
CAGR · 2y
31,002,109,308 USD
Projected
20222024
source-verifiedstatista.com2024
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User Adoption13 stats
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BLS reports 6.6% annual employment growth rate for landscaping and groundskeeping workers from 2022–2032
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Landscaping and groundskeeping workers median pay was $16.60per hour (2023)
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Landscaping and groundskeeping workers employment was 1,067,000 in May 2023 (BLS OEWS)
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Landscaping and groundskeeping workers job openings were 57,700 per year projected (2023–2033)
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47% of property managers plan to increase spending on landscaping in the next 12 months (survey)
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36% of landscape firms use digital marketing (SEO/social ads) to acquire customers (survey)
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81% of small businesses use at least one form of social media marketing (benchmark)
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70% of organizations have adopted at least one cloud service (industry survey)
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55% of field-service organizations use mobile apps for workforce management (survey)
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49% of construction and field companies use scheduling software (survey)
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67% of organizations use customer relationship management (CRM) software (survey)
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44% of marketers use marketing automation tools (survey)
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33% of commercial property managers use smart irrigation controls (survey)
Interpretation
User Adoption Interpretation
User adoption is clearly accelerating as job growth and hiring demand rise alongside higher willingness to spend, with 47% of property managers planning to increase landscaping spending in the next 12 months and 36% of landscape firms already using digital marketing to win customers.
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Performance Metrics11 stats
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Landscaping and groundskeeping workers are in SOC 37-2021 with median hourly earnings of $16.60(May 2023)
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Landscaping and groundskeeping workers are expected to have 57,200 average annual openings during 2022–2032 (projection)
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US BLS occupational employment for landscaping and groundskeeping workers was 1,096,000 in 2022 (estimated)
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Typical education level: short-term on-the-job training required for 37% of landscaping roles (BLS occupational profile)
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BLS reports that landscaping and groundskeeping workers are employed in 3,000+ industries including commercial building services (OEWS)
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WaterSense labeled irrigation controllers can reduce water use by 8%–15% compared with standard controllers (WaterSense)
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Smart controllers can reduce water use by up to 30% in some conditions (EPA)
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Cool pavements and landscapes can reduce urban heat island surface temperatures by 2°F–5°F (EPA heat island guidance)
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Nitrogen fertilizer application timing improvement can reduce nutrient runoff by 20%–40% (EPA/NRCS guidance)
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ASCE/US EPA green infrastructure targets to manage stormwater up to 2 inches in some designs (EPA guidance)
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LEDs are expected to last 25 times longer than incandescent bulbs (DOE)
Interpretation
Performance Metrics Interpretation
Performance in commercial landscaping is shaped by strong demand and accessibility, with landscaping and groundskeeping jobs projected to produce 57,200 average annual openings from 2022 to 2032 and median hourly pay at $16.60 in May 2023, while only 37% of roles require short-term on-the-job training.
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Cost Analysis11 stats
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U.S. construction input price index for landscaping/groundskeeping-related construction labor increased by 4.3% year-over-year in 2024 (BLS PPI context)
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U.S. diesel fuel price averaged $4.05per gallon in March 2024 (EIA)
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U.S. gasoline price averaged $3.52per gallon in March 2024 (EIA)
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U.S. electricity price for commercial customers averaged 14.20 cents per kWh in 2023 (EIA)
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U.S. fertilizer price index increased 12.7% year-over-year in 2024 (BLS PPI for fertilizers)
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BLS PPI for landscaping-related landscape contractors input costs rose 3.1% from 2023 to 2024 (PPI series)
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In the U.S., wages for grounds maintenance workers are $16.60per hour median (BLS OES 2023), informing labor cost baselines
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Landscaping and groundskeeping workers’ 10th percentile earnings were $12.47per hour (May 2023)
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Landscaping and groundskeeping workers’ 90th percentile earnings were $25.29per hour (May 2023)
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Average cost of construction materials rose 3.2% in 2024 (US Census/Producer price related)
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PPI final demand for fuels rose 10.4% year-over-year in 2022 (BLS PPI fuels)
Interpretation
Cost Analysis Interpretation
For cost analysis in commercial landscaping, input costs look to be rising steadily with landscaping labor up 4.3% year over year in 2024, fertilizer up 12.7% year over year, and PPI input costs for landscaping contractor operations up 3.1% from 2023 to 2024.
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Industry Trends7 stats
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EPA: in typical urban areas, green spaces can reduce local temperatures by 2°F to 5°F (heat island co-benefits)
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WaterSense labeled irrigation controllers must meet efficiency criteria set by EPA (industry adoption trend)
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Fuels are a major cost driver; U.S. diesel price averaged $4.05/gal in March 2024 (EIA), impacting equipment and transport costs
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Propane price averaged $1.99/gal in Q1 2024 (EIA), affecting equipment and heating costs for outdoor services
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Henry Hub natural gas averaged $2.14per million Btu in March 2024 (EIA), affecting some energy-dependent inputs
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Global landscaping market expected to grow to $196.0B by 2032 (Fortune Business Insights), indicating multi-year growth trend
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Global landscaping market expected CAGR 6.3% (2024–2032), signaling sustained demand
Interpretation
Industry Trends Interpretation
As industry trends point to sustainability and cost pressures at the same time, the EPA notes that urban green spaces can cut local temperatures by 2°F to 5°F while rising energy costs are squeezing margins, with U.S. diesel averaging $4.05 per gallon in March 2024 and the global landscaping market projected to reach $196.0B by 2032.
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