Trades & Construction

How to become a Landscape Foreman

From landscaper: every step, how long it takes, and the credential it earns.

Time to get there

2–4 years

Typical pay

$48k–$65k

Starting from

Landscaper

Pay is an estimate of typical US entry-level pay for this role and varies by state, employer and shift. The timeline assumes you are starting from landscaper and includes any licence or programme legally required, not just course length.

The route

1. 1

   1–2 years

   Work seasons on a crew

   Mowing, planting and hardscape. Show up reliably and you will be noticed quickly.

   Typical titles at this level

   • Landscape labourer
   • Crew member
2. 2

   1–2 years

   Learn irrigation and plant material

   Diagnosing a zone that will not fire, and knowing what dies in your climate.

3. 3

   Get a pesticide applicator licence

   State-required for chemical application and a common condition of promotion.

   ◆ State pesticide applicator licence

4. 4

   2–4 years

   Take over a crew

   Scheduling, quality and a truck. Bilingual foremen are in particular demand.

5. ✓

   Destination

   Landscape Foreman

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