Commercial Irrigation recruiters serving Reno.
Reno has 24% more landscaping and groundskeeping workers per job than the country as a whole, about 2,090 in the metro. BLS counts 216 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 Reno.
BLS counts about 3,720 people working in the occupations behind these roles across the Reno metro, the largest group being landscaping and groundskeeping workers (about 2,090). Relative to the size of the local economy, landscaping and groundskeeping workers are more concentrated here than nationally (location quotient 1.24). Local headcount and pay for each role are below; role descriptions are on the Commercial Irrigation hub.
Irrigation Technician / Installer
Reno: 2,090 employed · $45,020 median, 20th-highest of 112 metros
Certified Irrigation Technician (CIT)
Irrigation System Designer
Reno: 50 employed · $78,010 median, 45th-highest of 78 metros
Backflow Prevention Specialist
Reno: 1,170 employed · $77,020 median, 19th-highest of 112 metros
Irrigation Service / Repair Technician
Irrigation Foreman / Crew Lead
Reno: 410 employed · $58,970 median, 44th-highest of 112 metros
Irrigation Project Manager
Reno: 830 employed · $113,640 median, 47th-highest of 111 metros
Irrigation Estimator
Reno: 520 employed · $82,270 median, 22nd-highest of 111 metros
Smart / Controller Systems Technician
Landscape Water Management Auditor
What Commercial Irrigation roles earn in Reno.
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers in Reno earn a median $45,020, 15% over the $39,150 national figure, and 20th of 112 metros. Pay runs $35,050 at the tenth percentile to $61,700 at the ninetieth. The best-paid role below is landscape architects, at $78,010 against $79,870 nationally.
| Role | Reno 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) | $45,020 | $35,050–$61,700 | $39,150 | +15% | 2,090 |
| Irrigation System DesignerLandscape Architects (17-1012) | $78,010 | $62,400–$108,560 | $79,870 | −2% | 50 |
| Backflow Prevention SpecialistPlumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (47-2152) | $77,020 | $44,200–$111,540 | $63,800 | +21% | 1,170 |
| Irrigation Foreman / Crew LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers (37-1012) | $58,970 | $44,700–$78,970 | $58,430 | +1% | 410 |
| Irrigation Project ManagerConstruction Managers (11-9021) | $113,640 | $81,670–$185,800 | $114,990 | −1% | 830 |
| Irrigation EstimatorCost Estimators (13-1051) | $82,270 | $50,920–$132,140 | $78,740 | +4% | 520 |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Reno 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 Reno's commercial irrigation market has changed since 2018.
The number of landscaping companies in Reno rose from 197 in 2018 to 216 in 2023, up 10%, behind the 13% growth nationally. Headcount at those firms went up 21%, to about 2,381 people. Average annual pay there went from $36,168 to $48,740 (+35%), faster than the 31% national increase, a sign employers here have had to bid up.
| Measure | 2018 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaping companies: business locations | 197 | 216 | +10% |
| Landscaping companies: employment | 1,960 | 2,381 | +21% |
| Landscaping companies: average annual pay | $36,168 | $48,740 | +35% |
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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Reno runs 24% more commercial irrigation workers per job than the country as a whole — 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 Reno's commercial irrigation market compares
Among the 100 metros we cover with published BLS figures, Reno ranks 76th for headcount, 18th for median pay and 20th 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 Reno, 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, Reno 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 Las Vegas, so candidates licensed there can work in Reno without re-qualifying.
Licensing authority: Nevada State Contractors Board. Confirm current rules with the agency.
Nearby markets competing for Reno talent.
The closest metro we cover is Sacramento, about 110 miles away, with roughly 7,410 landscaping and groundskeeping workers (3.5 times Reno's 2,090). San Jose pays the most nearby, a $48,330 median, 7% above Reno. That is the number any Reno offer is competing with when experienced people weigh a move. San Francisco has the deepest pool within reach, so a search for senior roles here usually extends there.
| Metro | Distance | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reno | – | 2,090 | $45,020 |
| Sacramento | 111 mi | 7,410 | $45,110 |
| Stockton | 135 mi | 1,390 | $44,280 |
| Modesto | 145 mi | 1,080 | $45,740 |
| San Francisco | 186 mi | 12,270 | $48,040 |
| San Jose | 189 mi | 6,000 | $48,330 |
BLS OEWS, May 2025; straight-line miles.
What else is competing for Reno crews.
Not commercial irrigation work. These are the capital projects big enough to pull the same crews into Reno in the months you are trying to fill a seat, each with the status its own market page reports.
- Tesla Gigafactory Nevada expansion$3.6B ($330.25M state abatement approved)9,275 construction jobs estimated through 2027
A 100 GWh 4680 battery cell factory and Tesla's first high-volume Semi factory, adding 4 million sq ft to Tesla's existing 5.4 million sq ft Nevada campus - Tesla has invested $6.2B in Nevada total since 2014.
- Fleet Data Centers (Tahoe Reno Industrial Center)$10B combined construction costsPeak construction employing 1,000-1,500 trades workers
Two campuses - the 200MW South Valley campus and the Peru Ridge project - built by a Tract Capital Management subsidiary.
- Vantage Data Centers Northern Nevada campusUndisclosed (224MW at full build-out)First of four buildings opening Q2 2026
Four planned four-story data center buildings.
These are the 3 projects we track in Reno. The Reno market page covers hiring conditions across every trade here.
What credentials matter for commercial irrigation, and what kills offers in Reno.
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 Reno.
What do landscaping and groundskeeping workers earn in Reno?
BLS puts the Reno median for landscaping and groundskeeping workers at $45,020 a year, 15% above the $39,150 national median. That ranks 20th of 112 metros with published figures, in the top quarter. Most of the market sits between $35,050 and $61,700, a 1.8x gap and a moderate spread, so a few thousand dollars over the median buys real experience. No other Nevada metro we cover pays more for this work (Las Vegas: $37,920).
Is it hard to hire landscaping and groundskeeping workers in Reno?
Not by national standards. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers make up 24% more of the Reno workforce than they do nationally, about 2,090 people. The 216 landscaping companies here average about 11 employees per location.
Which commercial irrigation roles pay the most in Reno?
Of the roles we recruit for, Irrigation Project Manager pays the most in Reno, a $113,640 median (BLS measures that occupation across all industries in the metro). Among field roles the top earner is Irrigation System Designer at $78,010, 31% below it. Irrigation Technician / Installer is the lowest-paid field role at $45,020. Relative to national pay, Backflow Prevention Specialist is the strongest-paying role here (21% above).
How many landscaping companies operate in Reno?
BLS counted 216 landscaping companies in Reno in 2023, employing about 2,381 people between them. Up from 197 in 2018, a 10% increase against 13% growth nationally. That averages 11 people per location. They pay about the national average of $48,279. BLS counts irrigation contractors under landscaping companies.
Which nearby metros compete with Reno for landscaping and groundskeeping workers?
The closest metros we cover with published figures are Sacramento (111 miles, about 7,410, $45,110 median), Stockton (135 miles, about 1,390, $44,280 median) and Modesto (145 miles, about 1,080, $45,740 median). Sacramento 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.
Reno 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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