Grounds Managers

Employment for most workers in this field is expected to grow by 4 percent, about as fast as the average for all occupations, through 2033, according to the Occupational Outlook Handbook. Job growth was slow during the pandemic in 2020 and 2021, due to business closures and the economic slowdown. Post pandemic, employment growth for grounds managers and related professionals has steadied. In the years to come, planning, design, and maintenance of grounds will require the expertise of grounds managers. Areas such as California, Arizona, and Florida, where mild climates warrant grounds management year-round, will offer the most employment opportunities for grounds management professionals.