Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors in Illinois

Is Illinois a good place for you to work as a Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisor?

You’re in luck! Jobs for Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors in Illinois are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.

• Projected employment for Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors in Illinois is growing faster than average.

• Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors in Illinois earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

How Many Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors Work in Illinois?

In 2018, there were 3,570 Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors working in the state.

There were 3,930 Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors employed in this state in 2017.

That’s a decline of 360 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

The typical state has 1,330 Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors working in it, which means Illinois has more Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors than average.

Job Projections for Illinois

Jobs for Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors in this state are growing at a rate of 5.3% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 11.4%.

Illinois Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates 660 annual job openings, and a total of 6,950 jobs for Illinois Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors in 2026.

Nationwide, the prediction is 19,500 annual jobs and 198,600 total jobs in 2026.

What do Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors Make in Illinois?

In 2018 wages for Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors ranged from $32,630 to $84,130 with $51,340 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $15.69 to $40.45. The median hourly rate was $24.68.

In 2017 the median pay for this field was $24.04 an hour.

The hourly rate grew by $0.64.

The median salary in Illinois is higher than the nationwide median salary.

Top Illinois Metros for Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors.

Metro	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI	2,970	$52,050
St. Louis, MO-IL	850	$45,850
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL	120	$52,650
Peoria, IL	60	$39,070
Rockford, IL	40	$37,630

Top States for Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors Employment

The table below shows the states where most Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors work.

State	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
California	9,780	$56,040
Florida	8,870	$43,790
Texas	6,120	$44,440
New York	5,400	$55,380
Michigan	3,770	$44,730
Ohio	3,660	$44,710
Illinois	3,570	$51,340
Georgia	3,460	$45,310
Massachusetts	3,090	$55,230
Maryland	3,070	$46,230
Arizona	2,920	$40,020
Pennsylvania	2,780	$50,530
North Carolina	2,780	$49,830
Virginia	2,670	$47,920
Colorado	2,350	$53,880
New Jersey	2,270	$54,570
Indiana	2,140	$46,500
Washington	2,120	$54,030
Tennessee	2,050	$40,950
Minnesota	2,010	$52,230

Below are the states where Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors get paid the most:

State	Annual Median Salary
Alaska	$86,120
North Dakota	$59,570
Connecticut	$59,080
Rhode Island	$56,400
Delaware	$56,340
California	$56,040
Hawaii	$55,970
New York	$55,380
Massachusetts	$55,230
District of Columbia	$55,110

Related Careers in IL

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References

• Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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