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How much do public horticulture jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for public horticulture in the United States is $22.50, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $25.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a public horticulturist do?

A typical day in Public Horticulture involves a mix of hands-on plant care, such as planting, pruning, and pest management, alongside administrative and educational tasks like planning public programs, leading tours, or managing volunteers. Depending on the size and focus of the institution, you may spend time collaborating with landscape designers, education coordinators, and other horticulture staff. Many professionals also participate in plant collections management, record keeping, and outreach activities to engage the community. This diversity in daily tasks provides a dynamic work environment with opportunities to make a visible impact on public green spaces.

What skills and qualifications are needed for public horticulture?

To thrive in Public Horticulture, you typically need a background in plant science, horticulture, or a related field, along with knowledge of landscape management and public education. Experience with plant identification software, greenhouse management systems, and certifications such as Certified Professional Horticulturist can be beneficial. Strong communication, teamwork, and public engagement skills make candidates stand out in this community-facing role. These skills are crucial for designing, maintaining, and interpreting public gardens while effectively educating and inspiring diverse audiences.

What is public horticulture?

A Public Horticulture job involves the care, management, and education of plants in public spaces such as botanical gardens, parks, and arboreta. Professionals in this field focus on plant conservation, landscape design, maintenance, and public engagement. They may conduct research, lead educational programs, or oversee garden collections. Public horticulturists often work for nonprofits, government agencies, or educational institutions. Their goal is to enhance public appreciation and understanding of plants while promoting sustainable practices.

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Infographic showing various Public Horticulture job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% Locum Tenens, 87% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,806 per year, or $22.5 per hour.

Horticulture Team Member - Groundskeeper

Memphis Zoo

Memphis, TN

$14.75 - $19/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

The Horticulture Team Member maintains all horticulture and landscaping of Zoo grounds. This position is also responsible for cleanliness of all public pathways and building exteriors. Positions utilizes lawn care power tools and operates light motorized equipment and trucks.

Essential Functions

  • Responsible for daily upkeep and maintenance of Zoo landscaping, beds and vegetation.
  • Prunes annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees using appropriate techniques.
  • Trims and picks flowers/weeds and cleans flower beds
  • Edges, mows, fertilizes lawns, monitors the watering needs of the grounds.
  • Responsible for the cleaning and pressure washing of pathways and exterior of buildings & trash receptacles.
  • Ensures that job site staging area is clean and organized.
  • Always complies with company safety policy.
  • Communicate with others immediately when responding to an incident or an emergency.
  • Ensures a positive guest experience by communicating with guest in a professional and courteous manner.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time 40 hr per week position which regularly requires flexible hours and frequent weekend work.

Minimum Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid Driver's License.
  • Proof of current Auto Insurance

Preferred Requirements: Previous work experience in landscaping or horticulture.

Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Reporting Structure: Reports to Horticulture Supervisor

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, chemicals and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office, or moderately loud when on Zoo grounds.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is constantly required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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