Salary Range
Below $25,000 to $100,000+Overview
Nursery owners and managers are responsible for all aspects of the operation of a nursery, garden center, or greenhouse—from growing, feeding, transplanting, and protecting plants to overseeing day-to-day operations (including sales, marketing, human resources, customer relations, building upkeep, and accounting).
Minimum Education Level
High School DiplomaCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
Little Change or More Slowly than the AveragePersonality Traits
Enterprising
Organized
Realistic
Career Ladder
Regional Sales Manager of National Garden Supplier
Nursery Owner
Nursery Manager
Horticultural Technician
Sales Worker
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