Commercial Irrigation recruiters serving Baton Rouge.
About 2,240 landscaping and groundskeeping workers work in the Baton Rouge metro, at a $36,260 median. BLS counts 262 business locations of landscaping companies across the metro. Below: local pay for every role we staff, the state licensing rules that apply and the nearby markets competing for the same people.
Positions we recruit for in Baton Rouge.
BLS counts about 5,080 people working in the occupations behind these roles across the Baton Rouge metro, the largest group being plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (about 2,790). Relative to the size of the local economy, landscaping and groundskeeping workers are less concentrated here than nationally (location quotient 0.89). Local headcount and pay for each role are below; role descriptions are on the Commercial Irrigation hub.
Irrigation Technician / Installer
Baton Rouge: 2,240 employed · $36,260 median, 100th-highest of 112 metros
Certified Irrigation Technician (CIT)
Irrigation System Designer
Baton Rouge: 50 employed
Backflow Prevention Specialist
Baton Rouge: 2,790 employed · $74,240 median, 26th-highest of 112 metros
Irrigation Service / Repair Technician
Irrigation Foreman / Crew Lead
Baton Rouge: $49,860 median, 94th-highest of 112 metros
Irrigation Project Manager
Baton Rouge: 2,170 employed · $118,770 median, 41st-highest of 111 metros
Irrigation Estimator
Baton Rouge: 940 employed · $84,710 median, 12th-highest of 111 metros
Smart / Controller Systems Technician
Landscape Water Management Auditor
What Commercial Irrigation roles earn in Baton Rouge.
In the Baton Rouge metro, the median wage for landscaping and groundskeeping workers is $36,260 a year, 7% below the $39,150 national median. Most earn between $28,440 and $43,680. Of the other roles listed, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters earn the most locally, at a $74,240 median. BLS does not publish Baton Rouge pay for one occupation below, usually because too few people hold the job locally.
| Role | Baton Rouge median | Typical range | National median | vs. national | Employed locally |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irrigation Technician / Installer · Certified Irrigation Technician (CIT) · Irrigation Service / Repair TechnicianLandscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (37-3011) | $36,260 | $28,440–$43,680 | $39,150 | −7% | 2,240 |
| Irrigation System DesignerLandscape Architects (17-1012) | – | – | $79,870 | – | 50 |
| Backflow Prevention SpecialistPlumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (47-2152) | $74,240 | $49,920–$81,060 | $63,800 | +16% | 2,790 |
| Irrigation Foreman / Crew LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers (37-1012) | $49,860 | $36,250–$63,020 | $58,430 | −15% | – |
| Irrigation Project ManagerConstruction Managers (11-9021) | $118,770 | $75,660–$179,150 | $114,990 | +3% | 2,170 |
| Irrigation EstimatorCost Estimators (13-1051) | $84,710 | $48,970–$131,230 | $78,740 | +8% | 940 |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Baton Rouge metro. Range is 10th to 90th percentile; management and office roles are metro-wide.
How Baton Rouge's commercial irrigation market has changed since 2018.
The number of landscaping companies in Baton Rouge rose from 214 in 2018 to 262 in 2023, up 22%, ahead of the 13% national rise.
| Measure | 2018 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaping companies: business locations | 214 | 262 | +22% |
| Landscaping companies: employment | – | 1,902 | – |
| Landscaping companies: average annual pay | – | $45,266 | – |
BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, private employers, annual averages. A dash means BLS did not publish the figure.
Free Commercial Irrigation hiring resources.
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Baton Rouge runs 11% fewer commercial irrigation workers per job than the country as a whole — below the national concentration. A thinner local pool means the people you want are already working, and usually for someone who would rather keep them.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 , Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (nearest published occupation for this trade). Metro-wide figures for the base occupation; the wage table above is role-specific and commercial.
How Baton Rouge's commercial irrigation market compares
Among the 100 metros we cover with published BLS figures, Baton Rouge ranks 72nd for headcount, 90th for median pay and 74th for concentration for landscaping and groundskeeping workers.
| Metro | Employed | Median pay | Concentration | Commercial employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | 2,240 | $36,260 | 0.89 | 262 |
| New Orleans | 1,440 | $35,410 | 0.53 | 298 |
BLS OEWS occupation figures and QCEW business-location counts; a dash means not published.
What this means for hiring:For commercial irrigation employers in Baton Rouge, the local pool is thin but growing. Expect a mix of local candidates and people recruited in from nearby metros, and budget for relocation on senior roles.
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 annual averages and BLS OEWS May 2025, Baton Rouge metro. Employers are counted by business location.
Commercial Irrigation licensing in Louisiana.
Louisiana requires a Landscape Irrigation Contractor License to build, install, repair, maintain or alter any part of a landscape irrigation system, including its wiring. The license requires passing an exam. The same state rules apply in New Orleans, so candidates licensed there can work in Baton Rouge without re-qualifying.
Licensing authority: Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, Louisiana Horticulture Commission. Confirm current rules with the agency.
Nearby markets competing for Baton Rouge talent.
The closest metro we cover is New Orleans, about 75 miles away, with roughly 1,440 landscaping and groundskeeping workers (0.6 times Baton Rouge's 2,240). Pay is close across the region: medians run from $35,410 in New Orleans to $36,280 in Houston, against $36,260 here. Houston has the deepest pool within reach, so a search for senior roles here usually extends there.
| Metro | Distance | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | – | 2,240 | $36,260 |
| New Orleans | 74 mi | 1,440 | $35,410 |
| Pensacola | 237 mi | 1,220 | $36,160 |
| Houston | 254 mi | 14,840 | $36,280 |
BLS OEWS, May 2025; straight-line miles.
Frequently asked - Commercial Irrigation hiring in Baton Rouge.
What do landscaping and groundskeeping workers earn in Baton Rouge?
BLS puts the Baton Rouge median for landscaping and groundskeeping workers at $36,260 a year, 7% below the $39,150 national median. That ranks 100th of 112 metros with published figures, in the bottom quarter. Pay is bunched together here, $28,440 to $43,680 across the 10th to 90th percentile, so small differences in an offer are noticed. No other Louisiana metro we cover pays more for this work (New Orleans: $35,410).
Is it hard to hire landscaping and groundskeeping workers in Baton Rouge?
It is about average. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers are as common in Baton Rouge as they are nationally (location quotient 0.89), with about 2,240 in the metro. The 262 landscaping companies here average about 7.3 employees per location, mostly small shops, so candidates often know every employer in town by name. With 22% more of those firms than in 2018, more employers are competing for the same crews.
Which commercial irrigation roles pay the most in Baton Rouge?
Of the roles we recruit for, Irrigation Project Manager pays the most in Baton Rouge, a $118,770 median (BLS measures that occupation across all industries in the metro). Among field roles the top earner is Backflow Prevention Specialist at $74,240, 37% below it. Irrigation Technician / Installer is the lowest-paid field role at $36,260. Relative to national pay, Backflow Prevention Specialist is the strongest-paying role here (16% above). Irrigation Foreman / Crew Lead trails national pay the most (15% below).
How many landscaping companies operate in Baton Rouge?
BLS counted 262 landscaping companies in Baton Rouge in 2023, employing about 1,902 people between them. Up from 214 in 2018, a 22% increase against 13% growth nationally. That averages 7.3 people per location, so most are small shops. They pay an average of $45,266, 6% below the $48,279 national average for the same kind of employer. BLS counts irrigation contractors under landscaping companies.
Which nearby metros compete with Baton Rouge for landscaping and groundskeeping workers?
The closest metros we cover with published figures are New Orleans (74 miles, about 1,440, $35,410 median), Pensacola (237 miles, about 1,220, $36,160 median) and Houston (254 miles, about 14,840, $36,280 median). Houston has the larger pool, so it is the first place to look for senior people willing to move.
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