Commercial Irrigation recruiters serving Bridgeport.
Bridgeport has 99% more landscaping and groundskeeping workers per job than the country as a whole, about 4,920 in the metro. BLS counts 818 business locations of landscaping companies across the metro. We recruit Commercial Irrigation talent in Bridgeport from a standing, credential-verified pipeline. 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 Bridgeport.
BLS counts about 6,660 people working in the occupations behind these roles across the Bridgeport metro, the largest group being landscaping and groundskeeping workers (about 4,920). Relative to the size of the local economy, landscaping and groundskeeping workers are far more concentrated here than nationally (location quotient 1.99). Local headcount and median pay are shown on each role.
Irrigation Technician / Installer
BLS 37-3011 - Grounds Maintenance Workers; no dedicated BLS code for irrigation installation specifically
Bridgeport: 4,920 employed · $46,430 median, 10th-highest of 112 metros
Certified Irrigation Technician (CIT)
BLS 37-3011 - Grounds Maintenance Workers; CIT is an Irrigation Association credential, not a separate BLS occupation
Bridgeport: 4,920 employed · $46,430 median, 10th-highest of 112 metros
Irrigation System Designer
BLS 17-1012 - Landscape Architects is the nearest tracked occupation; the working credential is the Irrigation Association's Certified Irrigation Designer (CID)
Bridgeport: 100 employed
Backflow Prevention Specialist
BLS 47-2152 - Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters; backflow/cross-connection testing runs on the ASSE 5110 credential
Bridgeport: 1,000 employed · $79,700 median, 14th-highest of 112 metros
Irrigation Service / Repair Technician
BLS 37-3011 - Grounds Maintenance Workers
Bridgeport: 4,920 employed · $46,430 median, 10th-highest of 112 metros
Irrigation Foreman / Crew Lead
BLS 37-1012 - First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers
Bridgeport: 640 employed · $61,270 median, 27th-highest of 112 metros
Irrigation Project Manager
BLS 11-9021 - Construction Managers; bid-to-build oversight on irrigation and site-water scopes
Bridgeport: $129,990 median, 14th-highest of 111 metros
Irrigation Estimator
BLS 13-1051 - Cost Estimators; irrigation takeoffs and bid pricing
Bridgeport: 520 employed · $84,430 median, 13th-highest of 111 metros
Smart / Controller Systems Technician
BLS 37-3011 - Grounds Maintenance Workers is the nearest tracked occupation; no dedicated BLS code exists for irrigation-automation specialists
Bridgeport: 4,920 employed · $46,430 median, 10th-highest of 112 metros
Landscape Water Management Auditor
BLS 37-3011 - Grounds Maintenance Workers is the nearest tracked occupation; the working credential is the Irrigation Association's CLIA, recognized by EPA WaterSense
Bridgeport: 4,920 employed · $46,430 median, 10th-highest of 112 metros
What Commercial Irrigation roles earn in Bridgeport.
In the Bridgeport metro, the median wage for landscaping and groundskeeping workers is $46,430 a year, 19% above the $39,150 national median. Most earn between $37,060 and $58,910. Of the other roles listed, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters earn the most locally, at a $79,700 median. BLS does not publish Bridgeport pay for one occupation below, usually because too few people hold the job locally.
| Role | Bridgeport 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) | $46,430 | $37,060–$58,910 | $39,150 | +19% | 4,920 |
| Irrigation System DesignerLandscape Architects (17-1012) | – | – | $79,870 | – | 100 |
| Backflow Prevention SpecialistPlumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (47-2152) | $79,700 | $46,940–$119,250 | $63,800 | +25% | 1,000 |
| Irrigation Foreman / Crew LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers (37-1012) | $61,270 | $50,760–$105,540 | $58,430 | +5% | 640 |
| Irrigation Project ManagerConstruction Managers (11-9021) | $129,990 | $72,800–$199,160 | $114,990 | +13% | – |
| Irrigation EstimatorCost Estimators (13-1051) | $84,430 | $50,710–$132,470 | $78,740 | +7% | 520 |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Bridgeport metro. Range is 10th to 90th percentile; management and office roles are metro-wide.
Bridgeport runs 99% more commercial irrigation workers per job than the country as a whole — well above the national concentration. A deeper local pool means more people to reach, and more employers reaching 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 Bridgeport's commercial irrigation market compares
In 2023 the Bridgeport metro had 818 landscaping companies (counted by business location), with about 4,378 people on their payrolls. BLS counts irrigation contractors under landscaping companies. Average pay at those firms was $54,297, 12.5% above the national average of $48,279 for the same kind of employer. Headcount fell 0.7% over the year even as it grew 2.2% nationally, which usually means people leaving the trade or moving to other markets rather than a lack of work. That works out to 85 per 100,000 residents against 37 nationally, a crowded field where experienced people get approached often.
Among the 100 metros we cover with published BLS figures, Bridgeport ranks 42nd for headcount, 8th for median pay and 4th for concentration for landscaping and groundskeeping workers. That puts it among the deepest commercial irrigation labor markets in the country.
| Metro | Employed | Median pay | Concentration | Commercial employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | 4,920 | $46,430 | 1.99 | 818 |
| Hartford | 4,060 | $44,860 | 1.11 | 715 |
BLS OEWS occupation figures and QCEW business-location counts; a dash means not published.
What this means for hiring:For commercial irrigation employers in Bridgeport, the pool is deep but local employers have been cutting headcount. Experienced people are here, and some will be open to a move, so a clear offer and a defined path up usually beat a higher posted rate.
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 annual averages and BLS OEWS May 2025, Bridgeport metro. Employers are counted by business location.
Commercial Irrigation licensing in Connecticut.
Connecticut issues limited lawn sprinkler licenses: a J-3 contractor license and a J-4 journeyperson license. The journeyperson may work only for a contractor licensed for that work. The same state rules apply in Hartford, so candidates licensed there can work in Bridgeport without re-qualifying.
Licensing authority: Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. Confirm current rules with the agency.
Nearby markets competing for Bridgeport talent.
The closest metro we cover is Hartford, about 50 miles away, with roughly 4,060 landscaping and groundskeeping workers (0.8 times Bridgeport's 4,920). Pay is close across the region: medians run from $41,290 in Albany to $47,980 in Worcester, against $46,430 here. New York has the deepest pool within reach, so a search for senior roles here usually extends there.
| Metro | Distance | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | – | 4,920 | $46,430 |
| Hartford | 48 mi | 4,060 | $44,860 |
| New York | 53 mi | 50,410 | $45,530 |
| Providence | 102 mi | 5,530 | $45,250 |
| Worcester | 104 mi | 2,170 | $47,980 |
| Albany | 106 mi | 2,400 | $41,290 |
BLS OEWS, May 2025; straight-line miles.
Frequently asked - Commercial Irrigation hiring in Bridgeport.
What does it cost to hire commercial irrigation staff in Bridgeport?
Median pay for landscaping and groundskeeping workers in Bridgeport is $46,430 a year, per BLS. That is the midpoint for the metro, so half the market is paid above it — an offer at or below the median asks someone to move for no raise. Specialty and supervisory roles sit well above it, and the wage table on this page breaks those out by role.
How hard is it to hire commercial irrigation staff in Bridgeport?
Bridgeport has 99% more landscaping and groundskeeping workers per job than the country as a whole, well above the national concentration. Bridgeport employs about 4,920 of them. A deeper pool means more candidates to reach — and more employers reaching them, so competing offers are common. Speed and a clear offer matter more here than volume of outreach.
How many commercial irrigation employers are there in Bridgeport?
In 2023 the Bridgeport metro had 818 landscaping companies (counted by business location), with about 4,378 people on their payrolls. BLS counts irrigation contractors under landscaping companies. Source: BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2023.
How does Bridgeport compare with other metros for irrigation hiring?
Among the 100 metros we cover with published BLS figures, Bridgeport ranks 42nd for headcount, 8th for median pay and 4th for concentration for landscaping and groundskeeping workers. That puts it among the deepest irrigation labor markets in the country.
How does Bridgeport compare with other Connecticut metros for irrigation talent?
Bridgeport has the 1st-largest landscaping and groundskeeping workers workforce of the 2 Connecticut metros we cover, with about 4,920. For comparison: Hartford (4,060). Candidates often move between these metros, so a search here usually reaches into them too.
What Commercial Irrigation positions does My Trade Talent recruit for in Bridgeport?
We maintain a standing pipeline across 10 Commercial Irrigation roles in the Bridgeport market - from Irrigation Technician / Installer through Landscape Water Management Auditor. The largest of these occupations in the Bridgeport metro is landscaping and groundskeeping workers, with about 4,920 people employed; each role above shows its local headcount and median pay.
What do Commercial Irrigation roles pay in Bridgeport?
In the Bridgeport metro, BLS puts the median for landscaping and groundskeeping workers at $46,430 a year (most earn $37,060 to $58,910). Local medians for other roles we staff: plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters $79,700; first-line supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers $61,270; construction managers $129,990. Figures are BLS OEWS, May 2025. The wage table on this page covers every role listed, and the free Salary Guide breaks pay down further.
Do you place Irrigation Association-certified designers?
Yes - Irrigation System Designers holding the Irrigation Association's CID credential are part of our Commercial Irrigation bench.
How fast can My Trade Talent fill a Commercial Irrigation role in Bridgeport?
Bridgeport has a deeper pool of landscaping and groundskeeping workers than most metros (location quotient 1.99, about 4,920 people), so field roles usually fill fastest; the constraint is competing offers, not supply. Because we keep a standing Commercial Irrigation pipeline, most Bridgeport searches still start with a first slate of vetted candidates within 48 hours rather than a cold posting.
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