Landscaping Operations Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Landscaping Operations Manager make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Landscaping Operations Manager in the United States is $85,012 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $106,275
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,171 to $96,142
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,479
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Landscaping Operations Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $96,142 $8,012 $1,849 $46
Average $85,012 $7,084 $1,635 $41
25th Percentile $72,171 $6,014 $1,388 $35
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Key Factors That Influence Landscaping Operations Manager Salaries

A Landscaping Operations Manager'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 Landscaping Operations Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Landscaping Operations Manager'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): $81,445
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $81,980
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $83,229
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $84,656
  • Expert (over 8 years): $87,140
Levels Salary
Entry Level Landscaping Operations Manager$81,445
Intermediate Level Landscaping Operations Manager$81,980
Senior Level Landscaping Operations Manager$83,229
Specialist Level Landscaping Operations Manager$84,656
Expert Level Landscaping Operations Manager$87,140
$81,445 0 yr
$81,980 < 2 yrs
$83,229 2-4 yrs
$84,656 5-8 yrs
$87,140 > 8 yrs
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How Do Landscaping Operations Manager 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 Landscaping Operations Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $94,126.
  • California: $93,769.
  • Massachusetts: $92,519.

Top Paying Cities for Landscaping Operations Managers

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: $107,226
  • San Francisco: $106,172
  • Oakland: $103,817

What Skills Can Increase a Landscaping Operations Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • People Management (Mentioned in 7.2% Job Postings): People management refers to the practice of recruiting, training, engaging and retaining employees to optimize their talent and maximize their productivity.
  • Container (Mentioned in 3.51% Job Postings): Container is an object used for or capable of holding, esp for transport or storage, such as a carton, box, etc.
  • Plumbing (Mentioned in 2.4% Job Postings): Plumbing is any system that conveys fluids for a wide range of applications. Plumbing uses pipes, valves, plumbing fixtures, tanks, and other apparatuses to convey fluids. Heating and cooling (HVAC), waste removal, and potable water delivery are among the most common uses for plumbing, but it is not limited to these applications. The word derives from the Latin for lead, plumbum, as the first effective pipes used in the Roman era were lead pipes. In the developed world, plumbing infrastructure is critical to public health and sanitation. Boilermakers and pipefitters are not plumbers although they work with piping as part of their trade and their work can include some plumbing.
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People Management 7.2%
Container 3.51%
Plumbing 2.4%
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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 Landscaping Operations Manager's salary.
  • Design Thinking: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • Kubernetes: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Docker: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Design Thinking
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19%
Kubernetes
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16%
Docker
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12%
Insight
 $93,514
10%
Coaching
 $90,113
6%
Budgeting
 $90,113
6%
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How Education impacts a Landscaping Operations Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Landscaping Operations Managers enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate 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 Landscaping Operations Manager with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $90,385 and $98,227).

Landscaping Operations Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Landscaping Operations Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 5.1%
High School 47.4%
Associates 20.5%
Bachelors 20.5%
Masters 5.1%
Doctorate 1.3%
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Landscaping Operations Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Landscaping Operations Manager'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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$72,171
Average $85,012/year
$96,142
$6,014
Average $7,084/month
$8,012
$1,388
Average $1,635/week
$1,849
$35
Average $41/hour
$46
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $96,142 $8,012 $1,849 $46
Average $85,012 $7,084 $1,635 $41
25th Percentile $72,171 $6,014 $1,388 $35

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Salary Trends for Landscaping Operations Manager

Salaries for a Landscaping Operations Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $75,701 in 2023 to around $75,361 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Landscaping Operations Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Landscaping Operations Manager Over Time

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$75,798
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