With the U.S. landscaping and groundskeeping workforce expected to add about 57,200 average annual openings through 2032 and the global landscaping market projected to reach $196.0 billion by 2032, this post breaks down the most important commercial landscaping industry statistics behind that growth.
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
The US landscaping industry is booming, fueled by rising demand, investment, and sustained global growth through 2032.
Market Size
1$20.7 billion U.S. market for outdoor living products and services (2022)[1]
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2$28.2 billion U.S. market for outdoor living products and services (2023)[1]
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3$31.0 billion U.S. market for outdoor living products and services (2024)[1]
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4NAICS 561730 had 684,419 establishments in the U.S. (2022, annual business statistics)[2]
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5NAICS 561730 employed 1,280,000 people in the U.S. (2022, annual business statistics)[3]
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6NAICS 561730 includes 1,050,000 employees in the U.S. (2023, employment count)[3]
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7$141.0 billion global landscaping market size (2023)[4]
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8$196.0 billion global landscaping market size projected by 2032[4]
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96.3% landscaping market expected CAGR (2024–2032)[4]
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10The U.S. CPI for outdoor furniture increased 6.1% from 2023 to 2024[5]
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11The U.S. CPI for lawn and garden equipment increased 3.4% from 2023 to 2024[5]
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Market Size Interpretation
With the outdoor living market in the U.S. rising from $20.7 billion in 2022 to $31.0 billion in 2024 alongside steady demand from NAICS 561730’s 684,419 establishments and about 1.28 million employees, the industry is clearly expanding faster than general cost pressures even as inflation lifts outdoor furniture by 6.1% and lawn and garden equipment by 3.4% from 2023 to 2024.
User Adoption
1BLS reports 6.6% annual employment growth rate for landscaping and groundskeeping workers from 2022–2032[6]
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2Landscaping and groundskeeping workers median pay was $16.60 per hour (2023)[7]
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3Landscaping and groundskeeping workers employment was 1,067,000 in May 2023 (BLS OEWS)[7]
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4Landscaping and groundskeeping workers job openings were 57,700 per year projected (2023–2033)[8]
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547% of property managers plan to increase spending on landscaping in the next 12 months (survey)[9]
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636% of landscape firms use digital marketing (SEO/social ads) to acquire customers (survey)[10]
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781% of small businesses use at least one form of social media marketing (benchmark)[11]
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870% of organizations have adopted at least one cloud service (industry survey)[12]
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955% of field-service organizations use mobile apps for workforce management (survey)[13]
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1049% of construction and field companies use scheduling software (survey)[14]
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1167% of organizations use customer relationship management (CRM) software (survey)[12]
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1244% of marketers use marketing automation tools (survey)[15]
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1333% of commercial property managers use smart irrigation controls (survey)[16]
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User Adoption Interpretation
With BLS projecting 57,700 annual job openings and property managers planning to boost landscaping spending by 47%, the biggest trend is strong demand that firms are increasingly ready to meet using digital tools and automation, with 36% using SEO or social ads and 67% already relying on CRM software.
Performance Metrics
1Landscaping and groundskeeping workers are in SOC 37-2021 with median hourly earnings of $16.60 (May 2023)[7]
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2Landscaping and groundskeeping workers are expected to have 57,200 average annual openings during 2022–2032 (projection)[6]
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3US BLS occupational employment for landscaping and groundskeeping workers was 1,096,000 in 2022 (estimated)[6]
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4Typical education level: short-term on-the-job training required for 37% of landscaping roles (BLS occupational profile)[6]
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5BLS reports that landscaping and groundskeeping workers are employed in 3,000+ industries including commercial building services (OEWS)[17]
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6WaterSense labeled irrigation controllers can reduce water use by 8%–15% compared with standard controllers (WaterSense)[18]
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7Smart controllers can reduce water use by up to 30% in some conditions (EPA)[18]
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8Cool pavements and landscapes can reduce urban heat island surface temperatures by 2°F–5°F (EPA heat island guidance)[19]
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9Nitrogen fertilizer application timing improvement can reduce nutrient runoff by 20%–40% (EPA/NRCS guidance)[20]
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10ASCE/US EPA green infrastructure targets to manage stormwater up to 2 inches in some designs (EPA guidance)[21]
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11LEDs are expected to last 25 times longer than incandescent bulbs (DOE)[22]
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Performance Metrics Interpretation
With 57,200 average annual openings projected for landscaping and groundskeeping workers from 2022 to 2032, and median hourly pay of $16.60 in May 2023, the industry is not only growing but also increasingly driven by water and climate-saving technologies like WaterSense controllers cutting use by 8% to 15% and cool pavements lowering surface temperatures by 2°F to 5°F.
Cost Analysis
1U.S. construction input price index for landscaping/groundskeeping-related construction labor increased by 4.3% year-over-year in 2024 (BLS PPI context)[23]
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2U.S. diesel fuel price averaged $4.05 per gallon in March 2024 (EIA)[24]
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3U.S. gasoline price averaged $3.52 per gallon in March 2024 (EIA)[24]
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4U.S. electricity price for commercial customers averaged 14.20 cents per kWh in 2023 (EIA)[25]
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5U.S. fertilizer price index increased 12.7% year-over-year in 2024 (BLS PPI for fertilizers)[23]
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6BLS PPI for landscaping-related landscape contractors input costs rose 3.1% from 2023 to 2024 (PPI series)[23]
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7In the U.S., wages for grounds maintenance workers are $16.60 per hour median (BLS OES 2023), informing labor cost baselines[7]
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8Landscaping and groundskeeping workers’ 10th percentile earnings were $12.47 per hour (May 2023)[7]
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9Landscaping and groundskeeping workers’ 90th percentile earnings were $25.29 per hour (May 2023)[7]
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10Average cost of construction materials rose 3.2% in 2024 (US Census/Producer price related)[26]
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11PPI final demand for fuels rose 10.4% year-over-year in 2022 (BLS PPI fuels)[23]
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Cost Analysis Interpretation
With landscaping labor input costs up 4.3% year over year in 2024, fertilizer up 12.7% and diesel averaging $4.05 a gallon in March 2024, the data points to noticeably higher operating costs for commercial landscaping even as contractor input costs rose only 3.1% from 2023 to 2024.
Industry Trends
1EPA: in typical urban areas, green spaces can reduce local temperatures by 2°F to 5°F (heat island co-benefits)[19]
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2WaterSense labeled irrigation controllers must meet efficiency criteria set by EPA (industry adoption trend)[18]
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3Fuels are a major cost driver; U.S. diesel price averaged $4.05/gal in March 2024 (EIA), impacting equipment and transport costs[24]
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4Propane price averaged $1.99/gal in Q1 2024 (EIA), affecting equipment and heating costs for outdoor services[27]
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5Henry Hub natural gas averaged $2.14 per million Btu in March 2024 (EIA), affecting some energy-dependent inputs[28]
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6Global landscaping market expected to grow to $196.0B by 2032 (Fortune Business Insights), indicating multi-year growth trend[4]
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7Global landscaping market expected CAGR 6.3% (2024–2032), signaling sustained demand[4]
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Industry Trends Interpretation
With global landscaping set to reach $196.0B by 2032 at a 6.3% CAGR and heat island cooling benefits of 2°F to 5°F from green spaces, the industry’s growth momentum is clear even as fuel costs like diesel at $4.05 per gallon in March 2024 and propane at $1.99 per gallon in Q1 2024 keep pressure on operating expenses.
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