Horticulture Careers

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Horticulture Careers

The average salary range for positions within this major was between $20,000 - $85,000 yearly, depending on experience and position. For a list of detailed salary trends within this career visit the US Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Outlook Handbook.

Careers in the horticultural industry include:

Landscape designer
Landscape contractor
Landscape installer
Nursery manager
Hardscape specialist
Hardscape supplier
Xeriscaping specialist
Turf care professional
Nursery production manager
Tree care professional
Parks manager
Arborist
Vegetable production manager
Floriculture production manager
Garden center manager
Plant broker, buyer
Floral designer, florist
Wholesale grower, propagator, manager
Sales representative
Writer, educator
Extension educator
Horticultural specialist
Research scientist
Plant breeder
Federal and municipal plant inspector
Peace Corp, US Government volunteer
...or go on to graduate school

Important Links:

American Floral Endowment - For more information on these internship opportunities contact:afe@endowment.org.
theLandLovers.org
National Agriculture Library
United States Dept of Ag
Minnesota Dept of Ag

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