Commercial Irrigation recruiters serving Las Vegas.
About 7,220 landscaping and groundskeeping workers work in the Las Vegas metro, at a $37,920 median. BLS counts 462 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 Las Vegas.
BLS counts about 12,130 people working in the occupations behind these roles across the Las Vegas metro, the largest group being landscaping and groundskeeping workers (about 7,220). Relative to the size of the local economy, landscaping and groundskeeping workers are about as concentrated here as nationally (location quotient 1.04). Local headcount and pay for each role are below; role descriptions are on the Commercial Irrigation hub.
Irrigation Technician / Installer
Las Vegas: 7,220 employed · $37,920 median, 62nd-highest of 112 metros
Certified Irrigation Technician (CIT)
Irrigation System Designer
Las Vegas: 120 employed · $90,330 median, 17th-highest of 78 metros
Backflow Prevention Specialist
Las Vegas: 3,800 employed · $59,700 median, 76th-highest of 112 metros
Irrigation Service / Repair Technician
Irrigation Foreman / Crew Lead
Las Vegas: 990 employed · $54,220 median, 79th-highest of 112 metros
Irrigation Project Manager
Las Vegas: 3,150 employed · $112,570 median, 50th-highest of 111 metros
Irrigation Estimator
Las Vegas: 1,560 employed · $82,110 median, 24th-highest of 111 metros
Smart / Controller Systems Technician
Landscape Water Management Auditor
What Commercial Irrigation roles earn in Las Vegas.
In the Las Vegas metro, the median wage for landscaping and groundskeeping workers is $37,920 a year, 3% below the $39,150 national median. Most earn between $31,420 and $59,430. Of the other roles listed, landscape architects earn the most locally, at a $90,330 median.
| Role | Las Vegas 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) | $37,920 | $31,420–$59,430 | $39,150 | −3% | 7,220 |
| Irrigation System DesignerLandscape Architects (17-1012) | $90,330 | $60,760–$116,470 | $79,870 | +13% | 120 |
| Backflow Prevention SpecialistPlumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (47-2152) | $59,700 | $42,210–$119,300 | $63,800 | −6% | 3,800 |
| Irrigation Foreman / Crew LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers (37-1012) | $54,220 | $38,400–$81,350 | $58,430 | −7% | 990 |
| Irrigation Project ManagerConstruction Managers (11-9021) | $112,570 | $81,120–$172,870 | $114,990 | −2% | 3,150 |
| Irrigation EstimatorCost Estimators (13-1051) | $82,110 | $49,030–$134,680 | $78,740 | +4% | 1,560 |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Las Vegas metro. Range is 10th to 90th percentile; management and office roles are metro-wide.
How Las Vegas's commercial irrigation market has changed since 2018.
The number of landscaping companies in Las Vegas rose from 447 in 2018 to 462 in 2023, up 3%, behind the 13% growth nationally. Headcount at those firms went up 15%, to about 8,308 people. Average annual pay there went from $33,574 to $44,218 (+32%), in step with the 31% national increase.
| Measure | 2018 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaping companies: business locations | 447 | 462 | +3% |
| Landscaping companies: employment | 7,203 | 8,308 | +15% |
| Landscaping companies: average annual pay | $33,574 | $44,218 | +32% |
BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, private employers, annual averages. A dash means BLS did not publish the figure.
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Las Vegas sits at about the national rate for commercial irrigation — neither unusually deep nor unusually thin.
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 Las Vegas's commercial irrigation market compares
Among the 100 metros we cover with published BLS figures, Las Vegas ranks 26th for headcount, 56th for median pay and 40th for concentration for landscaping and groundskeeping workers.
| Metro | Employed | Median pay | Concentration | Commercial employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | 7,220 | $37,920 | 1.04 | 462 |
| Reno | 2,090 | $45,020 | 1.24 | 216 |
BLS OEWS occupation figures and QCEW business-location counts; a dash means not published.
What this means for hiring:For commercial irrigation employers in Las Vegas, the pool is about the national norm for its size and local employers are adding people, so expect competing offers on experienced candidates and keep the process short.
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 annual averages and BLS OEWS May 2025, Las Vegas metro. Employers are counted by business location.
Commercial Irrigation licensing in Nevada.
In Nevada, landscape irrigation falls under the C-10 Landscape Contracting classification, whose scope includes building drainage and landscape irrigation systems. The same state rules apply in Reno, so candidates licensed there can work in Las Vegas without re-qualifying.
Licensing authority: Nevada State Contractors Board. Confirm current rules with the agency.
Nearby markets competing for Las Vegas talent.
The closest metro we cover is Riverside, about 200 miles away, with roughly 13,190 landscaping and groundskeeping workers (1.8 times Las Vegas's 7,220). Los Angeles pays the most nearby, a $44,650 median, 18% above Las Vegas. That is the number any Las Vegas offer is competing with when experienced people weigh a move. Los Angeles has the deepest pool within reach, so a search for senior roles here usually extends there.
| Metro | Distance | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | – | 7,220 | $37,920 |
| Riverside | 200 mi | 13,190 | $43,650 |
| Bakersfield | 225 mi | 1,630 | $43,770 |
| Los Angeles | 229 mi | 27,860 | $44,650 |
| Phoenix | 256 mi | 16,850 | $39,140 |
| Fresno | 261 mi | 3,040 | $40,710 |
BLS OEWS, May 2025; straight-line miles.
Frequently asked - Commercial Irrigation hiring in Las Vegas.
What do landscaping and groundskeeping workers earn in Las Vegas?
BLS puts the Las Vegas median for landscaping and groundskeeping workers at $37,920 a year, 3% below the $39,150 national median. That ranks 62nd of 112 metros with published figures, in the middle of the pack. Experience carries a clear premium, $31,420 at the 10th percentile against $59,430 at the 90th, so an offer at the median mostly reaches newer workers. Within Nevada, Reno pays more, at $45,020.
Is it hard to hire landscaping and groundskeeping workers in Las Vegas?
It is about average. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers are as common in Las Vegas as they are nationally (location quotient 1.04), with about 7,220 in the metro. The 462 landscaping companies here average about 18 employees per location.
Which commercial irrigation roles pay the most in Las Vegas?
Of the roles we recruit for, Irrigation Project Manager pays the most in Las Vegas, a $112,570 median (BLS measures that occupation across all industries in the metro). Among field roles the top earner is Irrigation System Designer at $90,330, 20% below it. Irrigation Technician / Installer is the lowest-paid field role at $37,920. Relative to national pay, Irrigation System Designer is the strongest-paying role here (13% above). Irrigation Foreman / Crew Lead trails national pay the most (7% below).
How many landscaping companies operate in Las Vegas?
BLS counted 462 landscaping companies in Las Vegas in 2023, employing about 8,308 people between them. Up from 447 in 2018, a 3% increase against 13% growth nationally. That averages 18 people per location. They pay an average of $44,218, 8% below the $48,279 national average for the same kind of employer. BLS counts irrigation contractors under landscaping companies.
Which nearby metros compete with Las Vegas for landscaping and groundskeeping workers?
The closest metros we cover with published figures are Riverside (200 miles, about 13,190, $43,650 median), Bakersfield (225 miles, about 1,630, $43,770 median) and Los Angeles (229 miles, about 27,860, $44,650 median). Riverside has the larger pool, so it is the first place to look for senior people willing to move. Riverside pays 15% more, which is where Las Vegas employers tend to lose people.
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