Horticulturist Salary in the United States

How much does a Horticulturist make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Horticulturist in the United States is $37,498 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $18.

However, a Horticulturist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $44,173
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $33,955 to $40,992
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $30,729
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Horticulturist Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $40,992 $3,416 $788 $20
Average $37,498 $3,125 $721 $18
25th Percentile $33,955 $2,830 $653 $16
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Key Factors That Influence Horticulturist Salaries

A Horticulturist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Horticulturist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Horticulturist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $38,237
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $43,182
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $61,927
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $79,537
  • Expert (over 8 years): $88,016
Levels Salary
Horticult... Level Horticulturist$38,237
Groundske... Level Horticulturist$43,182
Building ... Level Horticulturist$61,927
Building ... Level Horticulturist$79,537
Building ... Level Horticulturist$88,016
$38,237 0 yr
$43,182 < 2 yrs
$61,927 2-4 yrs
$79,537 5-8 yrs
$88,016 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Horticulturists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $47,297
  • San Francisco: $46,779
  • Oakland: $45,793

What Skills Can Increase a Horticulturist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 15.21% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Painting (Mentioned in 2.44% Job Postings): Painting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a solid surface (called the "matrix" or "support"). The medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush, but other implements, such as knives, sponges, and airbrushes, can be used. The final work is also called a painting. Painting is an important form in the visual arts, bringing in elements such as drawing, gesture (as in gestural painting), composition, narration (as in narrative art), or abstraction (as in abstract art). Paintings can be naturalistic and representational (as in a still life or landscape painting), photographic, abstract, narrative, symbolistic (as in Symbolist art), emotive (as in Expressionism), or political in nature (as in Artivism). A portion of the history of painting in both Eastern and Western art is dominated by religious art. Examples of this kind of painting range from artwork depicting mythological figures on pottery, to Biblical scenes Sistine Chapel ceiling, to scenes from the life of Buddha or other images of Eastern religious origin.
  • First Aid (Mentioned in 1.56% Job Postings): First aid refers to medical attention that is usually administered immediately after the injury occurs and at the location where it occurred.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 15.21%
Painting 2.44%
First Aid 1.56%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Horticulturist's salary.
  • Energy Management: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
  • Resource Management: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Energy Management
$45,748
22%
Resource Management
$40,498
8%
Leadership
$40,123
7%
Consulting
$40,123
7%
Engineering Services
$40,123
7%
Risk Management
$40,123
7%
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Horticulturist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Horticulturist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Horticulturist positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Horticulturist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Horticulturist

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$48,748$23.030%

How Education impacts a Horticulturist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Horticulturists enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Horticulturist with a No Diploma is between $38,679 and $42,226).

Horticulturist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Horticulturist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.8%
High School 50.9%
Associates 12.3%
Bachelors 33.3%
Masters 1.8%
Doctorate 1.8%
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Horticulturist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Horticulturist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Horticulturist

Salaries for a Horticulturist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $37,558 in 2023 to around $37,168 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Horticulturist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Horticulturist Over Time

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2023
$37,558
2024
$37,634
2025
$37,168
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2023 $37,558
2024 $37,634
2025 $37,168
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    Confidential | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Horticulturist

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Horticulturist?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Horticulturist roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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