Salary Range
Below $25,000 to $75,000
Horticultural technicians cultivate and market plants and flowers that make human surroundings more beautiful. They plant and care for ground cover and trees in parks, on playgrounds, along public highways, and in other areas. They also landscape public and private lands. There are nearly 1.3 million people employed in landscape and horticultural services.
Minimum Education Level
High School DiplomaCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
About as Fast as the AverageCreative
Organized
Outgoing

Horticulturalist or Horticultural Inspector

Horticultural Technician
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