Commercial Irrigation recruiters serving Ogden.
Ogden has 32% more landscaping and groundskeeping workers per job than the country as a whole, about 2,190 in the metro. BLS counts 271 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 Ogden.
BLS counts about 3,850 people working in the occupations behind these roles across the Ogden metro, the largest group being landscaping and groundskeeping workers (about 2,190). Relative to the size of the local economy, landscaping and groundskeeping workers are far more concentrated here than nationally (location quotient 1.32). Local headcount and pay for each role are below; role descriptions are on the Commercial Irrigation hub.
Irrigation Technician / Installer
Ogden: 2,190 employed · $39,690 median, 40th-highest of 112 metros
Certified Irrigation Technician (CIT)
Irrigation System Designer
Ogden: BLS does not publish a local figure for this occupation.
Backflow Prevention Specialist
Ogden: 1,310 employed · $64,860 median, 41st-highest of 112 metros
Irrigation Service / Repair Technician
Irrigation Foreman / Crew Lead
Ogden: 350 employed · $54,380 median, 77th-highest of 112 metros
Irrigation Project Manager
Ogden: 900 employed · $103,410 median, 83rd-highest of 111 metros
Irrigation Estimator
Ogden: 510 employed · $80,760 median, 33rd-highest of 111 metros
Smart / Controller Systems Technician
Landscape Water Management Auditor
What Commercial Irrigation roles earn in Ogden.
In the Ogden metro, the median wage for landscaping and groundskeeping workers is $39,690 a year, in line with the $39,150 national median. Most earn between $28,850 and $57,090. Of the other roles listed, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters earn the most locally, at a $64,860 median. BLS does not publish Ogden pay for one occupation below, usually because too few people hold the job locally.
| Role | Ogden 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) | $39,690 | $28,850–$57,090 | $39,150 | +1% | 2,190 |
| Irrigation System DesignerLandscape Architects (17-1012) | – | – | $79,870 | – | – |
| Backflow Prevention SpecialistPlumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (47-2152) | $64,860 | $40,540–$83,370 | $63,800 | +2% | 1,310 |
| Irrigation Foreman / Crew LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers (37-1012) | $54,380 | $47,240–$83,300 | $58,430 | −7% | 350 |
| Irrigation Project ManagerConstruction Managers (11-9021) | $103,410 | $63,440–$158,180 | $114,990 | −10% | 900 |
| Irrigation EstimatorCost Estimators (13-1051) | $80,760 | $53,330–$131,300 | $78,740 | +3% | 510 |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Ogden metro. Range is 10th to 90th percentile; management and office roles are metro-wide.
How Ogden's commercial irrigation market has changed since 2018.
The number of landscaping companies in Ogden rose from 238 in 2018 to 271 in 2023, up 14%, close to the 13% national change. Headcount at those firms went up 36%, to about 1,882 people. Average annual pay there went from $31,542 to $43,916 (+39%), faster than the 31% national increase, a sign employers here have had to bid up.
| Measure | 2018 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaping companies: business locations | 238 | 271 | +14% |
| Landscaping companies: employment | 1,379 | 1,882 | +36% |
| Landscaping companies: average annual pay | $31,542 | $43,916 | +39% |
BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, private employers, annual averages. A dash means BLS did not publish the figure.
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Ogden runs 32% 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 Ogden's commercial irrigation market compares
Among the 100 metros we cover with published BLS figures, Ogden ranks 74th for headcount, 36th for median pay and 10th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | 5,090 | $43,890 | 1.00 | 580 |
| Provo | 2,490 | $39,220 | 1.33 | 303 |
| Ogden | 2,190 | $39,690 | 1.32 | 271 |
BLS OEWS occupation figures and QCEW business-location counts; a dash means not published.
What this means for hiring:For commercial irrigation employers in Ogden, 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, Ogden metro. Employers are counted by business location.
Commercial Irrigation licensing in Utah.
In Utah, irrigation sprinkling work falls under the S330 Landscape and Recreation Construction contractor classification, which absorbed the former P203 Irrigation Sprinkling Contractor classification in 2019. The Division of Drinking Water certifies backflow assembly testers. The same state rules apply in Salt Lake City and Provo, so candidates licensed there can work in Ogden without re-qualifying.
Licensing authority: Utah Division of Professional Licensing (irrigation); Utah Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Drinking Water (backflow). Confirm current rules with the agency.
Nearby markets competing for Ogden talent.
The closest metro we cover is Salt Lake City, about 30 miles away, with roughly 5,090 landscaping and groundskeeping workers (2.3 times Ogden's 2,190). Salt Lake City pays the most nearby, a $43,890 median, 11% above Ogden. That is the number any Ogden offer is competing with when experienced people weigh a move. Salt Lake City has the deepest pool within reach, so a search for senior roles here usually extends there.
| Metro | Distance | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden | – | 2,190 | $39,690 |
| Salt Lake City | 32 mi | 5,090 | $43,890 |
| Provo | 70 mi | 2,490 | $39,220 |
| Boise | 272 mi | 3,650 | $43,540 |
BLS OEWS, May 2025; straight-line miles.
Frequently asked - Commercial Irrigation hiring in Ogden.
What do landscaping and groundskeeping workers earn in Ogden?
BLS puts the Ogden median for landscaping and groundskeeping workers at $39,690 a year, about the same as the $39,150 national median. That ranks 40th of 112 metros with published figures, in the middle of the pack. Most of the market sits between $28,850 and $57,090, a moderate spread, so a few thousand dollars over the median buys real experience. Within Utah, Salt Lake City pays more, at $43,890.
Is it hard to hire landscaping and groundskeeping workers in Ogden?
Not by national standards. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers make up 32% more of the Ogden workforce than they do nationally, about 2,190 people. The 271 landscaping companies here average about 6.9 employees per location, mostly small shops, so candidates often know every employer in town by name. 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 Ogden?
Of the roles we recruit for, Irrigation Project Manager pays the most in Ogden, a $103,410 median (BLS measures that occupation across all industries in the metro). Among field roles the top earner is Backflow Prevention Specialist at $64,860, 37% below it. Irrigation Technician / Installer is the lowest-paid field role at $39,690. Irrigation Project Manager trails national pay the most (10% below).
How many landscaping companies operate in Ogden?
BLS counted 271 landscaping companies in Ogden in 2023, employing about 1,882 people between them. Up from 238 in 2018, a 14% increase against 13% growth nationally. That averages 6.9 people per location, so most are small shops. They pay an average of $43,916, 9% below the $48,279 national average for the same kind of employer. BLS counts irrigation contractors under landscaping companies.
Which nearby metros compete with Ogden for landscaping and groundskeeping workers?
The closest metros we cover with published figures are Salt Lake City (32 miles, about 5,090, $43,890 median), Provo (70 miles, about 2,490, $39,220 median) and Boise (272 miles, about 3,650, $43,540 median). Salt Lake City has the larger pool, so it is the first place to look for senior people willing to move. Salt Lake City pays 11% more, which is where Ogden employers tend to lose people.
Plenty of people. Few of them looking.
Ogden 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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