Commercial Irrigation recruiters serving Worcester.
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers in Worcester earn a $47,980 median, 23% above the national figure, and about 2,170 of them work in the metro. BLS counts 503 business locations of landscaping companies across the metro. We recruit Commercial Irrigation talent in Worcester 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 Worcester.
BLS counts about 3,850 people working in the occupations behind these roles across the Worcester metro, the largest group being landscaping and groundskeeping workers (about 2,170). Relative to the size of the local economy, landscaping and groundskeeping workers are about as concentrated here as nationally (location quotient 1.01). Local headcount and median pay are shown on each role.
Irrigation Technician / Installer
BLS 37-3011 - Grounds Maintenance Workers; no dedicated BLS code for irrigation installation specifically
Worcester: 2,170 employed · $47,980 median, 5th-highest of 112 metros
Certified Irrigation Technician (CIT)
BLS 37-3011 - Grounds Maintenance Workers; CIT is an Irrigation Association credential, not a separate BLS occupation
Worcester: 2,170 employed · $47,980 median, 5th-highest of 112 metros
Irrigation System Designer
BLS 17-1012 - Landscape Architects is the nearest tracked occupation; the working credential is the Irrigation Association's Certified Irrigation Designer (CID)
Worcester: BLS does not publish a local figure for this occupation.
Backflow Prevention Specialist
BLS 47-2152 - Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters; backflow/cross-connection testing runs on the ASSE 5110 credential
Worcester: 1,370 employed · $82,260 median, 10th-highest of 112 metros
Irrigation Service / Repair Technician
BLS 37-3011 - Grounds Maintenance Workers
Worcester: 2,170 employed · $47,980 median, 5th-highest of 112 metros
Irrigation Foreman / Crew Lead
BLS 37-1012 - First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers
Worcester: 310 employed · $67,090 median, 10th-highest of 112 metros
Irrigation Project Manager
BLS 11-9021 - Construction Managers; bid-to-build oversight on irrigation and site-water scopes
Worcester: 880 employed · $140,570 median, 7th-highest of 111 metros
Irrigation Estimator
BLS 13-1051 - Cost Estimators; irrigation takeoffs and bid pricing
Worcester: 550 employed · $92,570 median, 6th-highest of 111 metros
Smart / Controller Systems Technician
BLS 37-3011 - Grounds Maintenance Workers is the nearest tracked occupation; no dedicated BLS code exists for irrigation-automation specialists
Worcester: 2,170 employed · $47,980 median, 5th-highest of 112 metros
Landscape Water Management Auditor
BLS 37-3011 - Grounds Maintenance Workers is the nearest tracked occupation; the working credential is the Irrigation Association's CLIA, recognized by EPA WaterSense
Worcester: 2,170 employed · $47,980 median, 5th-highest of 112 metros
What Commercial Irrigation roles earn in Worcester.
In the Worcester metro, the median wage for landscaping and groundskeeping workers is $47,980 a year, 23% above the $39,150 national median. Most earn between $38,120 and $64,620. Of the other roles listed, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters earn the most locally, at a $82,260 median. BLS does not publish Worcester pay for one occupation below, usually because too few people hold the job locally.
| Role | Worcester 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) | $47,980 | $38,120–$64,620 | $39,150 | +23% | 2,170 |
| Irrigation System DesignerLandscape Architects (17-1012) | – | – | $79,870 | – | – |
| Backflow Prevention SpecialistPlumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (47-2152) | $82,260 | $48,860–$119,980 | $63,800 | +29% | 1,370 |
| Irrigation Foreman / Crew LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers (37-1012) | $67,090 | $55,680–$93,030 | $58,430 | +15% | 310 |
| Irrigation Project ManagerConstruction Managers (11-9021) | $140,570 | $99,680–$207,410 | $114,990 | +22% | 880 |
| Irrigation EstimatorCost Estimators (13-1051) | $92,570 | $43,490–$139,780 | $78,740 | +18% | 550 |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Worcester metro. Range is 10th to 90th percentile; management and office roles are metro-wide.
Worcester 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 Worcester's commercial irrigation market compares
In 2023 the Worcester metro had 503 landscaping companies (counted by business location), with about 2,565 people on their payrolls. BLS counts irrigation contractors under landscaping companies. Average pay at those firms was $56,448, 16.9% above the national average of $48,279 for the same kind of employer. Headcount fell 2.4% over the year even as it grew 2.2% nationally, which usually means people leaving the trade or moving to other markets rather than a lack of work. That works out to 51 per 100,000 residents against 37 nationally, a crowded field where experienced people get approached often.
Among the 100 metros we cover with published BLS figures, Worcester ranks 75th for headcount, 5th for median pay and 43rd for concentration for landscaping and groundskeeping workers. Pay here is among the highest we see, so offers need to start near the top of the range.
| Metro | Employed | Median pay | Concentration | Commercial employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 15,120 | $49,030 | 0.91 | 2,688 |
| Worcester | 2,170 | $47,980 | 1.01 | 503 |
BLS OEWS occupation figures and QCEW business-location counts; a dash means not published.
What this means for hiring:For commercial irrigation employers in Worcester, the pool is about the national norm for its size, and local employers have trimmed headcount. That usually means experienced people are available but cautious, so the stability of the job matters as much as the rate.
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 annual averages and BLS OEWS May 2025, Worcester metro. Employers are counted by business location.
Commercial Irrigation licensing in Massachusetts.
MassDEP certifies backflow prevention device testers and cross-connection surveyors, with applications and renewals handled online. The same state rules apply in Boston, so candidates licensed there can work in Worcester without re-qualifying. The Worcester metro crosses a state line, so check the rules in the neighboring state too for crews that work on both sides.
Licensing authority: Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP). Confirm current rules with the agency.
Nearby markets competing for Worcester talent.
The closest metro we cover is Providence, about 35 miles away, with roughly 5,530 landscaping and groundskeeping workers (2.5 times Worcester's 2,170). Pay is close across the region: medians run from $41,290 in Albany to $49,030 in Boston, against $47,980 here. Boston has the deepest pool within reach, so a search for senior roles here usually extends there.
| Metro | Distance | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | – | 2,170 | $47,980 |
| Providence | 36 mi | 5,530 | $45,250 |
| Boston | 38 mi | 15,120 | $49,030 |
| Hartford | 57 mi | 4,060 | $44,860 |
| Albany | 103 mi | 2,400 | $41,290 |
| Bridgeport | 104 mi | 4,920 | $46,430 |
BLS OEWS, May 2025; straight-line miles.
Frequently asked - Commercial Irrigation hiring in Worcester.
What does it cost to hire commercial irrigation staff in Worcester?
Median pay for landscaping and groundskeeping workers in Worcester is $47,980 a year, per BLS. That is the midpoint for the metro, so half the market is paid above it — an offer at or below the median asks someone to move for no raise. Specialty and supervisory roles sit well above it, and the wage table on this page breaks those out by role.
How hard is it to hire commercial irrigation staff in Worcester?
Worcester sits at about the national rate for landscaping and groundskeeping workers, so the local pool is neither unusually deep nor unusually thin. Worcester employs about 2,170 of them. Difficulty here comes from the specific role rather than the market: field positions fill faster than supervisory ones everywhere, and the specialties named on this page are the ones that take longest.
How many commercial irrigation employers are there in Worcester?
In 2023 the Worcester metro had 503 landscaping companies (counted by business location), with about 2,565 people on their payrolls. BLS counts irrigation contractors under landscaping companies. Source: BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2023.
How does Worcester compare with other metros for irrigation hiring?
Among the 100 metros we cover with published BLS figures, Worcester ranks 75th for headcount, 5th for median pay and 43rd for concentration for landscaping and groundskeeping workers. Pay here is among the highest we see, so offers need to start near the top of the range.
How does Worcester compare with other Massachusetts metros for irrigation talent?
Worcester has the 2nd-largest landscaping and groundskeeping workers workforce of the 2 Massachusetts metros we cover, with about 2,170. For comparison: Boston (15,120). Candidates often move between these metros, so a search here usually reaches into them too.
What Commercial Irrigation positions does My Trade Talent recruit for in Worcester?
We maintain a standing pipeline across 10 Commercial Irrigation roles in the Worcester market - from Irrigation Technician / Installer through Landscape Water Management Auditor. The largest of these occupations in the Worcester metro is landscaping and groundskeeping workers, with about 2,170 people employed; each role above shows its local headcount and median pay.
What do Commercial Irrigation roles pay in Worcester?
In the Worcester metro, BLS puts the median for landscaping and groundskeeping workers at $47,980 a year (most earn $38,120 to $64,620). Local medians for other roles we staff: plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters $82,260; first-line supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers $67,090; construction managers $140,570. Figures are BLS OEWS, May 2025. The wage table on this page covers every role listed, and the free Salary Guide breaks pay down further.
Do you verify backflow-prevention certification?
Yes - Backflow Prevention Specialists need the ASSE 5110 credential tied to plumbing licensure in most states, and we verify that before presenting a candidate.
How fast can My Trade Talent fill a Commercial Irrigation role in Worcester?
Worcester sits at about the national rate for landscaping and groundskeeping workers (location quotient 1.01, about 2,170 people), so timing depends mostly on the role: field positions move fastest, supervisory and certified roles take longer. Because we keep a standing Commercial Irrigation pipeline, most Worcester searches still start with a first slate of vetted candidates within 48 hours rather than a cold posting.
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