What are the main factors that influence a Horticultural Technician's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Horticultural Technician?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Horticultural Technician roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Horticultural Technician's salary?

A Horticultural Technician's salary grows with experience: a Groundskeeper (0-1 years)earns $38,298, a Horticultural Technician (1-3 years)earns $43,249, a Building and Grounds Supervisor I (3+ years)earns $62,014, a Building and Grounds Supervisor II (3+ years)earns $79,645, a Building and Grounds Supervisor III (3-5 years)earns $88,153,

What are the highest paying states for a Horticultural Technician?

Horticultural Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Horticultural Technician roles are District of Columbia $46,918, California $46,740, Massachusetts $46,117. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Horticultural Technician roles make?

Salaries for Horticultural Technician level roles vary by specialization: Horticultural Sales Manager: $165,882; Or Technician: $87,067; Horticultural Therapist: $54,168; Apprentice Horticultural Gardener: $52,226; Is Technician: $48,978.

Horticultural Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does a Horticultural Technician make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Horticultural Technician in Delaware is $42,914 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $52,987
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $38,082 to $48,187
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $33,683

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Horticultural Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$48,187	$4,016	$927	$23
Average	$42,914	$3,576	$825	$21
25th Percentile	$38,082	$3,173	$732	$18

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Key Factors That Influence Horticultural Technician Salaries

A Horticultural Technician'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Horticultural Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Horticultural Technician'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): $38,298
Early Career (1-2 years): $43,249
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $62,014
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $79,645
Expert (over 8 years): $88,153

Levels	Salary
Groundske... Level Horticultural Technician	$38,298
Horticult... Level Horticultural Technician	$43,249
Building ... Level Horticultural Technician	$62,014
Building ... Level Horticultural Technician	$79,645
Building ... Level Horticultural Technician	$88,153

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How Do Horticultural Technician Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Horticultural Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $46,918.
California: $46,740.
Massachusetts: $46,117.

District of Columbia $46,918 California $46,740 Massachusetts $46,117 Washington $45,948 New Jersey $45,931 Alaska $45,872 Connecticut $45,287 New York $45,050

Hawaii $44,291 Rhode Island $43,935 Maryland $43,693 Minnesota $43,363 Colorado $43,236 Illinois $43,193 Oregon $43,032 Delaware $42,914

New Hampshire $42,839 Virginia $42,672 Pennsylvania $42,185 Nevada $41,939 North Dakota $41,859 Michigan $41,731 Wisconsin $41,685 Vermont $41,592

Texas $41,333 Maine $41,316 Arizona $41,291 Ohio $41,261 Georgia $40,871 Indiana $40,676 Wyoming $40,638 Utah $40,579

Iowa $40,553 Kansas $40,350 Louisiana $40,291 North Carolina $40,270 Missouri $40,261 Florida $40,096 Montana $40,007 Nebraska $39,922

Kentucky $39,875 South Carolina $39,706 Tennessee $39,600 Idaho $39,558 New Mexico $39,248 Oklahoma $39,180 Alabama $38,930 South Dakota $38,511

Arkansas $38,282 West Virginia $38,159 Mississippi $37,791

Top Paying Cities for Horticultural Technicians

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:

Lincoln: $42,721
Little Creek: $43,033
Magnolia: $42,971

Lincoln, DE $42,721 Little Creek, DE $43,033 Magnolia, DE $42,971 Milford, DE $42,829 Marydel, DE $42,899 Millsboro, DE $42,541 Millville, DE $42,607 Milton, DE $42,681

Nassau, DE $42,712 Ocean View, DE $42,600 Rehoboth Beach, DE $42,682 Seaford, DE $42,706 Selbyville, DE $42,529 Smyrna, DE $43,063 Viola, DE $42,865 Woodside, DE $42,980

Bear, DE $42,881 Newark, DE $42,865 Claymont, DE $42,952 Delaware City, DE $42,907 Hockessin, DE $42,861 Kirkwood, DE $42,899 Middletown, DE $42,916 Montchanin, DE $42,871

New Castle, DE $42,877 Odessa, DE $42,937 Port Penn, DE $42,966 Rockland, DE $42,875 Saint Georges, DE $42,902 Townsend, DE $42,968 Winterthur, DE $42,880 Lewes, DE $42,697

Wilmington, DE $42,863 Dover, DE $43,033 Dover Afb, DE $42,807 Bethany Beach, DE $42,555 Bethel, DE $42,599 Bridgeville, DE $42,699 Camden Wyoming, DE $42,912 Cheswold, DE $43,019

Clayton, DE $43,021 Dagsboro, DE $42,525 Delmar, DE $42,457 Ellendale, DE $42,586 Felton, DE $42,826 Fenwick Island, DE $42,535 Frankford, DE $42,460 Frederica, DE $42,868

Georgetown, DE $42,509 Greenwood, DE $42,706 Harbeson, DE $42,554 Harrington, DE $42,771 Hartly, DE $42,904 Houston, DE $42,710 Kenton, DE $43,023 Laurel, DE $42,484

Yorklyn, DE $42,874

Horticultural Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Horticultural Technician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Horticultural Technician positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Horticultural Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Horticultural Technician

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$51,497	$25.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$49,351	$24.0	15%
Financial Services	$49,351	$24.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$47,205	$23.0	10%
Biotechnology	$47,205	$23.0	10%

Horticultural Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Horticultural Technician'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.

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$38,082

Average $42,914/year

$48,187

$3,173

Average $3,576/month

$4,016

$732

Average $825/week

$927

$18

Average $21/hour

$23

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$48,187	$4,016	$927	$23
Average	$42,914	$3,576	$825	$21
25th Percentile	$38,082	$3,173	$732	$18

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