How much does a landscaping supervisor make?

They plan each crew’s jobs around priorities, tools, and weather, then walk parks or golf courses to check plants and soil. They guide work like mowing and pruning, inspect the results, and adjust the schedule.

Did you know? At sports fields, grounds crews may paint team logos and names right onto the turf before games.

In the U.S., the usual path is to finish high school, gain landscaping or groundskeeping experience, and then move into supervision; vocational training can help. Anyone who applies or supervises restricted-use pesticides must be certified, and state rules may be stricter.

School needed: Vocational school or a few years' experience

Good for people who like leading and selling and keeping things organized

Why does pay differ?

In the United States, pay can differ with experience and useful credentials, such as pesticide certification when a job requires it. It also varies by location and employer industry, such as grounds services, golf courses, or local government.