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Horticultural Technicians

Overview

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.

Salary Range

Below $25,000 to $75,000

Minimum Education Level

High School Diploma

Certification/License

Required

Outlook

About as Fast as the Average
Personality Traits

Creative

Organized

Outgoing

Career Ladder
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Horticulturalist or Horticultural Inspector

Horticultural Technician

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