Commercial Irrigation recruiters serving Greensboro.
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers are scarcer in Greensboro than in most of the country, 23% fewer per job, so the roughly 1,730 who work here are rarely short of offers. BLS counts 337 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 Greensboro.
BLS counts about 3,240 people working in the occupations behind these roles across the Greensboro metro, the largest group being landscaping and groundskeeping workers (about 1,730). Relative to the size of the local economy, landscaping and groundskeeping workers are less concentrated here than nationally (location quotient 0.77). Local headcount and pay for each role are below; role descriptions are on the Commercial Irrigation hub.
Irrigation Technician / Installer
Greensboro: 1,730 employed · $37,830 median, 65th-highest of 112 metros
Certified Irrigation Technician (CIT)
Irrigation System Designer
Greensboro: 50 employed · $77,850 median, 46th-highest of 78 metros
Backflow Prevention Specialist
Greensboro: 1,110 employed · $57,510 median, 90th-highest of 112 metros
Irrigation Service / Repair Technician
Irrigation Foreman / Crew Lead
Greensboro: 350 employed · $53,260 median, 82nd-highest of 112 metros
Irrigation Project Manager
Greensboro: 1,000 employed · $105,450 median, 72nd-highest of 111 metros
Irrigation Estimator
Greensboro: 600 employed · $73,410 median, 86th-highest of 111 metros
Smart / Controller Systems Technician
Landscape Water Management Auditor
What Commercial Irrigation roles earn in Greensboro.
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers in Greensboro earn a median $37,830, 3% under the $39,150 national figure, and 65th of 112 metros. Pay runs $31,200 at the tenth percentile to $46,140 at the ninetieth. The best-paid role below is landscape architects, at $77,850 against $79,870 nationally.
| Role | Greensboro 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) | $37,830 | $31,200–$46,140 | $39,150 | −3% | 1,730 |
| Irrigation System DesignerLandscape Architects (17-1012) | $77,850 | $55,850–$119,220 | $79,870 | −3% | 50 |
| Backflow Prevention SpecialistPlumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (47-2152) | $57,510 | $39,550–$73,860 | $63,800 | −10% | 1,110 |
| Irrigation Foreman / Crew LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers (37-1012) | $53,260 | $39,840–$67,360 | $58,430 | −9% | 350 |
| Irrigation Project ManagerConstruction Managers (11-9021) | $105,450 | $67,900–$174,210 | $114,990 | −8% | 1,000 |
| Irrigation EstimatorCost Estimators (13-1051) | $73,410 | $44,730–$120,100 | $78,740 | −7% | 600 |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Greensboro metro. Range is 10th to 90th percentile; management and office roles are metro-wide. A metro ranking counts only the metros where BLS publishes that occupation.
How Greensboro's commercial irrigation market has changed since 2018.
The number of landscaping companies in Greensboro rose from 273 in 2018 to 337 in 2023, up 23%, ahead of the 13% national rise. Headcount at those firms went up 3%, to about 1,702 people. Average annual pay there went from $30,704 to $40,153 (+31%), in step with the 31% national increase.
| Measure | 2018 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaping companies: business locations | 273 | 337 | +23% |
| Landscaping companies: employment | 1,659 | 1,702 | +3% |
| Landscaping companies: average annual pay | $30,704 | $40,153 | +31% |
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.
Definitive Guide to Commercial Irrigation · 2026 Commercial Irrigation Salary Guide · 3-Step Interview Guide for Commercial Irrigation
Greensboro runs 23% fewer commercial irrigation workers per job than the country as a whole — below the national concentration. Fewer per job 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 Greensboro's commercial irrigation market compares
Among the 100 metros we cover with published BLS figures, Greensboro ranks 84th for headcount, 59th for median pay and 92nd for concentration for landscaping and groundskeeping workers. That makes it one of the thinnest commercial irrigation labor markets we recruit in.
| Metro | Employed | Median pay | Concentration | Commercial employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 8,400 | $38,630 | 1.01 | 1,223 |
| Raleigh | 5,710 | $38,500 | 1.25 | 684 |
| Winston-Salem | 1,820 | $37,420 | 1.09 | 334 |
| Greensboro | 1,730 | $37,830 | 0.77 | 337 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | 1,710 | $38,610 | 0.81 | 240 |
BLS OEWS occupation figures and QCEW business-location counts; a dash means not published.
What this means for hiring:For commercial irrigation employers in Greensboro, 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, Greensboro metro. Employers are counted by business location.
Commercial Irrigation licensing in North Carolina.
North Carolina requires irrigation contractors to hold a state license from a dedicated board. Applicants need irrigation experience, a background check, a passing exam score and a surety bond. The same state rules apply in Charlotte, Raleigh, Winston-Salem and Durham-Chapel Hill, so candidates licensed there can work in Greensboro without re-qualifying.
Licensing authority: North Carolina Irrigation Contractors' Licensing Board. Confirm current rules with the agency.
Nearby markets competing for Greensboro talent.
The closest metro we cover is Winston-Salem, about 25 miles away, with roughly 1,820 landscaping and groundskeeping workers (1.1 times Greensboro's 1,730). Pay is close across the region: medians run from $36,180 in Columbia to $38,630 in Charlotte, against $37,830 here. Charlotte has the deepest pool within reach, so a search for senior roles here usually extends there.
| Metro | Distance | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro | – | 1,730 | $37,830 |
| Winston-Salem | 25 mi | 1,820 | $37,420 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | 50 mi | 1,710 | $38,610 |
| Raleigh | 68 mi | 5,710 | $38,500 |
| Charlotte | 83 mi | 8,400 | $38,630 |
| Columbia | 159 mi | 1,890 | $36,180 |
BLS OEWS, May 2025; straight-line miles.
What else is competing for Greensboro crews.
Not commercial irrigation work. These are the capital projects big enough to pull the same crews into Greensboro in the months you are trying to fill a seat, each with the status its own market page reports.
- JetZero aerospace smart factory$4.7BGroundbreaking June 15, 2026
An 8 million sq ft "digital-first, AI-native" smart factory building JetZero's futuristic all-wing commercial and military aircraft - expected to create 14,500 jobs over the next decade.
- Toyota battery plant (Greensboro-Randolph Megasite)~$13.9B total investment (the original ~$5.9B commitment plus a ~$8B follow-on announcement in 2023)Already producing; expanding toward 5,000+ jobs at full capacity
A lithium-ion battery plant already employing 2,000 people across six production lines, shipping batteries to Toyota's Alabama assembly plant. One of the largest active manufacturing employers in the region.
- Overland Place Apartments$14.6MConstruction beginning 2026
48 new affordable homes, part of a broader 132-home push across two Greensboro developments.
These are the 3 projects we track in Greensboro. The Greensboro market page covers hiring conditions across every trade here.
What credentials matter for commercial irrigation, and what kills offers in Greensboro.
The 4 credentials that gate the work and the 4 things that most often end a commercial irrigation offer are the same in every market, kept in one place: Commercial Irrigation credentials and offer risks, each linked to the body that issues it. What is local is the licensing rule above and the pay further up this page.
Frequently asked - Commercial Irrigation hiring in Greensboro.
What do landscaping and groundskeeping workers earn in Greensboro?
BLS puts the Greensboro median for landscaping and groundskeeping workers at $37,830 a year, 3% below the $39,150 national median. That ranks 65th of 112 metros with published figures, in the middle of the pack. Pay is bunched together here, $31,200 to $46,140 across the 10th to 90th percentile and only a 1.5x gap, so small differences in an offer are noticed. No other North Carolina metro we cover pays more for this work.
Is it hard to hire landscaping and groundskeeping workers in Greensboro?
Yes. Greensboro has 23% fewer landscaping and groundskeeping workers per job than the country as a whole, roughly 1,730 in the metro, so most of the people worth hiring are already employed. The 337 landscaping companies here average about 5.1 employees per location, mostly small shops, so candidates often know every employer in town by name. With 23% more of those firms than in 2018, more employers are competing for the same crews.
Which commercial irrigation roles pay the most in Greensboro?
Of the roles we recruit for, Irrigation Project Manager pays the most in Greensboro, a $105,450 median (BLS measures that occupation across all industries in the metro). Among field roles the top earner is Irrigation System Designer at $77,850, 26% below it. Irrigation Technician / Installer is the lowest-paid field role at $37,830. Backflow Prevention Specialist trails national pay the most (10% below).
How many landscaping companies operate in Greensboro?
BLS counted 337 landscaping companies in Greensboro in 2023, employing about 1,702 people between them. Up from 273 in 2018, a 23% increase against 13% growth nationally. That averages 5.1 people per location, so most are small shops. They pay an average of $40,153, 17% below the $48,279 national average for the same kind of employer. BLS counts irrigation contractors under landscaping companies.
Which nearby metros compete with Greensboro for landscaping and groundskeeping workers?
The closest metros we cover with published figures are Winston-Salem (25 miles, about 1,820, $37,420 median), Durham-Chapel Hill (50 miles, about 1,710, $38,610 median) and Raleigh (68 miles, about 5,710, $38,500 median). Raleigh has the larger pool, so it is the first place to look for senior people willing to move.
Thin market. Short list anyway.
With landscaping and groundskeeping workers this scarce in Greensboro, an open seat rarely fills from a job posting. Let's line up the people before the next one opens.
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