Commercial Irrigation recruiters serving Port St. Lucie.
Port St. Lucie has 123% more landscaping and groundskeeping workers per job than the country as a whole, about 2,330 in the metro. BLS counts 363 business locations of landscaping companies across the metro. We recruit Commercial Irrigation talent in Port St. Lucie 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 Port St. Lucie.
BLS counts about 3,540 people working in the occupations behind these roles across the Port St. Lucie metro, the largest group being landscaping and groundskeeping workers (about 2,330). Relative to the size of the local economy, landscaping and groundskeeping workers are far more concentrated here than nationally (location quotient 2.23). Local headcount and pay for each role are below; role descriptions are on the Commercial Irrigation hub.
Irrigation Technician / Installer
Port St. Lucie: 2,330 employed · $36,480 median, 96th-highest of 112 metros
Certified Irrigation Technician (CIT)
Irrigation System Designer
Port St. Lucie: BLS does not publish a local figure for this occupation.
Backflow Prevention Specialist
Port St. Lucie: 730 employed · $50,990 median, 105th-highest of 112 metros
Irrigation Service / Repair Technician
Irrigation Foreman / Crew Lead
Port St. Lucie: 480 employed · $50,460 median, 90th-highest of 112 metros
Irrigation Project Manager
Port St. Lucie: 690 employed
Irrigation Estimator
Port St. Lucie: 280 employed · $72,270 median, 95th-highest of 111 metros
Smart / Controller Systems Technician
Landscape Water Management Auditor
What Commercial Irrigation roles earn in Port St. Lucie.
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers in Port St. Lucie earn a median $36,480, 7% under the $39,150 national figure, and 96th of 112 metros. Pay runs $30,400 at the tenth percentile to $46,210 at the ninetieth. The best-paid role below is plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters, at $50,990 against $63,800 nationally. BLS withholds Port St. Lucie pay for 2 occupations in the table.
| Role | Port St. Lucie 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) | $36,480 | $30,400–$46,210 | $39,150 | −7% | 2,330 |
| Irrigation System DesignerLandscape Architects (17-1012) | – | – | $79,870 | – | – |
| Backflow Prevention SpecialistPlumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (47-2152) | $50,990 | $39,320–$74,090 | $63,800 | −20% | 730 |
| Irrigation Foreman / Crew LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers (37-1012) | $50,460 | $36,780–$78,650 | $58,430 | −14% | 480 |
| Irrigation Project ManagerConstruction Managers (11-9021) | – | – | $114,990 | – | 690 |
| Irrigation EstimatorCost Estimators (13-1051) | $72,270 | $43,540–$116,690 | $78,740 | −8% | 280 |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Port St. Lucie 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 Port St. Lucie's commercial irrigation market has changed since 2018.
The number of landscaping companies in Port St. Lucie rose from 329 in 2018 to 363 in 2023, up 10%, close to the 13% national change. Their combined payroll headcount barely moved, at about 2,442. Average annual pay there went from $32,650 to $43,043 (+32%), in step with the 31% national increase.
| Measure | 2018 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaping companies: business locations | 329 | 363 | +10% |
| Landscaping companies: employment | 2,399 | 2,442 | +2% |
| Landscaping companies: average annual pay | $32,650 | $43,043 | +32% |
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.
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Port St. Lucie runs 123% more commercial irrigation workers per job than the country as a whole — well above the national concentration. More per job 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 Port St. Lucie's commercial irrigation market compares
Among the 100 metros we cover with published BLS figures, Port St. Lucie ranks 67th for headcount, 87th for median pay and 3rd 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 Port St. Lucie, 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, Port St. Lucie 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, Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Lakeland, Deltona-Daytona, Palm Bay-Melbourne and Pensacola, so candidates licensed there can work in Port St. Lucie 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 Port St. Lucie talent.
The closest metro we cover is Palm Bay-Melbourne, about 55 miles away, with roughly 1,870 landscaping and groundskeeping workers (0.8 times Port St. Lucie's 2,330). Pay is close across the region: medians run from $35,490 in Lakeland to $37,430 in Miami, against $36,480 here. Miami has the deepest pool within reach, so a search for senior roles here usually extends there.
| Metro | Distance | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port St. Lucie | – | 2,330 | $36,480 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne | 53 mi | 1,870 | $36,570 |
| Miami | 105 mi | 21,170 | $37,430 |
| Orlando | 106 mi | 11,430 | $36,310 |
| Lakeland | 111 mi | 2,450 | $35,490 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | 111 mi | 5,080 | $36,790 |
BLS OEWS, May 2025; straight-line miles.
What else is competing for Port St. Lucie crews.
Not commercial irrigation work. These are the capital projects big enough to pull the same crews into Port St. Lucie in the months you are trying to fill a seat, each with the status its own market page reports.
- Midway Road Widening Project$95M (FDOT)Under construction
A new Florida Turnpike interchange, with the city contributing 7 acres of land to support the project.
- HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital expansion$154MCompleted (surgical beds opened Nov 2025; Women's Care/NICU floor ribbon-cut Jan 2026; parking garage finished early 2026)
A completed, historical example of the healthcare-construction capacity this metro delivers - 35 surgical beds, 33 women's health beds, and a 75,000 sq ft medical office building.
- MedSquare medical office buildingUndisclosed (68,000 sq ft)Completion targeted Q4 2027
Cleveland Clinic signed as anchor tenant, occupying the entire 34,000 sq ft first floor.
Showing 3 of 4 projects tracked in this metro. The Port St. Lucie market page lists them all.
What credentials matter for commercial irrigation, and what kills offers in Port St. Lucie.
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 Port St. Lucie.
What do landscaping and groundskeeping workers earn in Port St. Lucie?
BLS puts the Port St. Lucie median for landscaping and groundskeeping workers at $36,480 a year, 7% below the $39,150 national median. That ranks 96th of 112 metros with published figures, in the bottom quarter. Pay is bunched together here, $30,400 to $46,210 across the 10th to 90th percentile and only a 1.5x gap, so small differences in an offer are noticed. No other Florida metro we cover pays more for this work.
Is it hard to hire landscaping and groundskeeping workers in Port St. Lucie?
Not by national standards. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers make up 123% more of the Port St. Lucie workforce than they do nationally, about 2,330 people. The 363 landscaping companies here average about 6.7 employees per location, mostly small shops, so candidates often know every employer in town by name. With 10% more of those firms than in 2018, more employers are competing for the same crews.
Which commercial irrigation roles pay the most in Port St. Lucie?
Of the roles we recruit for, Irrigation Estimator pays the most in Port St. Lucie, a $72,270 median (BLS measures that occupation across all industries in the metro). Among field roles the top earner is Backflow Prevention Specialist at $50,990, 29% below it. Irrigation Technician / Installer is the lowest-paid field role at $36,480. Backflow Prevention Specialist trails national pay the most (20% below).
How many landscaping companies operate in Port St. Lucie?
BLS counted 363 landscaping companies in Port St. Lucie in 2023, employing about 2,442 people between them. Up from 329 in 2018, a 10% increase against 13% growth nationally. That averages 6.7 people per location, so most are small shops. They pay an average of $43,043, 11% below the $48,279 national average for the same kind of employer. BLS counts irrigation contractors under landscaping companies.
Which nearby metros compete with Port St. Lucie for landscaping and groundskeeping workers?
The closest metros we cover with published figures are Palm Bay-Melbourne (53 miles, about 1,870, $36,570 median), Miami (105 miles, about 21,170, $37,430 median) and Orlando (106 miles, about 11,430, $36,310 median). Miami 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.
Port St. Lucie 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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