Commercial Irrigation recruiters serving Cape Coral-Fort Myers.
Cape Coral-Fort Myers has 172% more landscaping and groundskeeping workers per job than the country as a whole, about 5,080 in the metro. BLS counts 624 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 Cape Coral-Fort Myers.
BLS counts about 7,950 people working in the occupations behind these roles across the Cape Coral-Fort Myers metro, the largest group being landscaping and groundskeeping workers (about 5,080). Relative to the size of the local economy, landscaping and groundskeeping workers are far more concentrated here than nationally (location quotient 2.72). Local headcount and pay for each role are below; role descriptions are on the Commercial Irrigation hub.
Irrigation Technician / Installer
Cape Coral-Fort Myers: 5,080 employed · $36,790 median, 85th-highest of 112 metros
Certified Irrigation Technician (CIT)
Irrigation System Designer
Cape Coral-Fort Myers: 50 employed · $80,880 median, 35th-highest of 78 metros
Backflow Prevention Specialist
Cape Coral-Fort Myers: 1,950 employed · $51,690 median, 103rd-highest of 112 metros
Irrigation Service / Repair Technician
Irrigation Foreman / Crew Lead
Cape Coral-Fort Myers: 870 employed · $51,290 median, 88th-highest of 112 metros
Irrigation Project Manager
Cape Coral-Fort Myers: 1,700 employed · $100,670 median, 100th-highest of 111 metros
Irrigation Estimator
Cape Coral-Fort Myers: 610 employed · $73,760 median, 83rd-highest of 111 metros
Smart / Controller Systems Technician
Landscape Water Management Auditor
What Commercial Irrigation roles earn in Cape Coral-Fort Myers.
In the Cape Coral-Fort Myers metro, the median wage for landscaping and groundskeeping workers is $36,790 a year, 6% below the $39,150 national median. Most earn between $30,410 and $47,930. Of the other roles listed, landscape architects earn the most locally, at a $80,880 median.
| Role | Cape Coral-Fort Myers 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) | $36,790 | $30,410–$47,930 | $39,150 | −6% | 5,080 |
| Irrigation System DesignerLandscape Architects (17-1012) | $80,880 | $56,620–$152,470 | $79,870 | +1% | 50 |
| Backflow Prevention SpecialistPlumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (47-2152) | $51,690 | $36,670–$67,590 | $63,800 | −19% | 1,950 |
| Irrigation Foreman / Crew LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers (37-1012) | $51,290 | $38,750–$77,210 | $58,430 | −12% | 870 |
| Irrigation Project ManagerConstruction Managers (11-9021) | $100,670 | $64,650–$177,230 | $114,990 | −12% | 1,700 |
| Irrigation EstimatorCost Estimators (13-1051) | $73,760 | $47,460–$126,020 | $78,740 | −6% | 610 |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Cape Coral-Fort Myers metro. Range is 10th to 90th percentile; management and office roles are metro-wide.
How Cape Coral-Fort Myers's commercial irrigation market has changed since 2018.
The number of landscaping companies in Cape Coral-Fort Myers rose from 545 in 2018 to 624 in 2023, up 14%, close to the 13% national change. Headcount at those firms went up 11%, to about 5,384 people. Average annual pay there went from $36,336 to $46,936 (+29%), in step with the 31% national increase.
| Measure | 2018 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaping companies: business locations | 545 | 624 | +14% |
| Landscaping companies: employment | 4,837 | 5,384 | +11% |
| Landscaping companies: average annual pay | $36,336 | $46,936 | +29% |
BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, private employers, annual averages. A dash means BLS did not publish the figure.
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Cape Coral-Fort Myers runs 172% 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 Cape Coral-Fort Myers's commercial irrigation market compares
Among the 100 metros we cover with published BLS figures, Cape Coral-Fort Myers ranks 40th for headcount, 77th for median pay and 1st 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | 21,170 | $37,430 | 1.23 | 2,385 |
| Orlando | 11,430 | $36,310 | 1.32 | 1,303 |
| Tampa | 9,860 | $37,210 | 1.11 | 1,546 |
| Jacksonville | 6,140 | $37,320 | 1.31 | 876 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | 5,080 | $36,790 | 2.72 | 624 |
| North Port-Sarasota | 4,740 | $37,200 | 2.27 | 740 |
| Deltona-Daytona | 2,610 | $36,600 | 1.94 | 462 |
| Lakeland | 2,450 | $35,490 | 1.51 | 345 |
| Port St. Lucie | 2,330 | $36,480 | 2.23 | 363 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne | 1,870 | $36,570 | 1.24 | 368 |
| Pensacola | 1,220 | $36,160 | 1.05 | 220 |
BLS OEWS occupation figures and QCEW business-location counts; a dash means not published.
What this means for hiring:For commercial irrigation employers in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, the pool is deep and still growing, so the constraint is competition rather than supply. Move fast on good candidates, because another local firm is probably talking to them too.
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 annual averages and BLS OEWS May 2025, Cape Coral-Fort Myers metro. Employers are counted by business location.
Commercial Irrigation licensing in Florida.
Florida offers a voluntary state-certified irrigation specialty contractor license. It is an alternative to a local irrigation certificate of competency or a full plumbing license, and it does not create a mandatory statewide requirement. The same state rules apply in Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, North Port-Sarasota, Lakeland, Deltona-Daytona, Palm Bay-Melbourne, Port St. Lucie and Pensacola, so candidates licensed there can work in Cape Coral-Fort Myers without re-qualifying.
Licensing authority: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Construction Industry Licensing Board. Confirm current rules with the agency.
Nearby markets competing for Cape Coral-Fort Myers talent.
The closest metro we cover is North Port-Sarasota, about 40 miles away, with roughly 4,740 landscaping and groundskeeping workers (0.9 times Cape Coral-Fort Myers's 5,080). Pay is close across the region: medians run from $35,490 in Lakeland to $37,430 in Miami, against $36,790 here. Miami has the deepest pool within reach, so a search for senior roles here usually extends there.
| Metro | Distance | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | – | 5,080 | $36,790 |
| North Port-Sarasota | 38 mi | 4,740 | $37,200 |
| Tampa | 101 mi | 9,860 | $37,210 |
| Lakeland | 102 mi | 2,450 | $35,490 |
| Port St. Lucie | 111 mi | 2,330 | $36,480 |
| Miami | 122 mi | 21,170 | $37,430 |
BLS OEWS, May 2025; straight-line miles.
Frequently asked - Commercial Irrigation hiring in Cape Coral-Fort Myers.
What do landscaping and groundskeeping workers earn in Cape Coral-Fort Myers?
BLS puts the Cape Coral-Fort Myers median for landscaping and groundskeeping workers at $36,790 a year, 6% below the $39,150 national median. That ranks 85th of 112 metros with published figures, in the bottom quarter. Most of the market sits between $30,410 and $47,930, a moderate spread, so a few thousand dollars over the median buys real experience. No other Florida metro we cover pays more for this work.
Is it hard to hire landscaping and groundskeeping workers in Cape Coral-Fort Myers?
Not by national standards. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers make up 172% more of the Cape Coral-Fort Myers workforce than they do nationally, about 5,080 people. The 624 landscaping companies here average about 8.6 employees per location. With 14% more of those firms than in 2018, more employers are competing for the same crews.
Which commercial irrigation roles pay the most in Cape Coral-Fort Myers?
Of the roles we recruit for, Irrigation Project Manager pays the most in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, a $100,670 median (BLS measures that occupation across all industries in the metro). Among field roles the top earner is Irrigation System Designer at $80,880, 20% below it. Irrigation Technician / Installer is the lowest-paid field role at $36,790. Backflow Prevention Specialist trails national pay the most (19% below).
How many landscaping companies operate in Cape Coral-Fort Myers?
BLS counted 624 landscaping companies in Cape Coral-Fort Myers in 2023, employing about 5,384 people between them. Up from 545 in 2018, a 14% increase against 13% growth nationally. That averages 8.6 people per location. They pay about the national average of $48,279. BLS counts irrigation contractors under landscaping companies.
Which nearby metros compete with Cape Coral-Fort Myers for landscaping and groundskeeping workers?
The closest metros we cover with published figures are North Port-Sarasota (38 miles, about 4,740, $37,200 median), Tampa (101 miles, about 9,860, $37,210 median) and Lakeland (102 miles, about 2,450, $35,490 median). Tampa has the larger pool, so it is the first place to look for senior people willing to move.
Plenty of people. Few of them looking.
Cape Coral-Fort Myers has one of the deeper pools of landscaping and groundskeeping workers we cover, but the best of them are already working. Let's find the ones ready to move.
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