The average salary for a horticulturist in the United States is around $69,074 per year.
Avg Salary
Horticulturists earn an average yearly salary of $69,074.
Wages typically start from $36,430 and go up to $130,969.
19% above national average Updated in 2019
Horticulturist earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Horticulturist salary by state
State Name | Average Salary |
---|---|
Arkansas | $61,170 |
Arizona | $56,265 |
California | $78,940 |
Colorado | $53,980 |
Florida | $66,600 |
Georgia | $75,450 |
Iowa | $70,220 |
Idaho | $60,470 |
Illinois | $66,820 |
Indiana | $64,030 |
Kentucky | $78,290 |
Louisiana | $70,900 |
Massachusetts | $62,550 |
Maryland | $69,370 |
Michigan | $70,110 |
Minnesota | $95,930 |
Missouri | $56,870 |
North Carolina | $90,730 |
Nebraska | $55,790 |
New Jersey | $90,300 |
New Mexico | $46,420 |
Nevada | $82,060 |
New York | $77,050 |
Ohio | $72,070 |
Oklahoma | $54,030 |
Oregon | $69,530 |
Pennsylvania | $77,590 |
South Carolina | $73,740 |
Tennessee | $48,620 |
Texas | $63,160 |
Virginia | $86,170 |
Washington | $79,880 |
Wisconsin | $60,520 |
Wyoming | $79,010 |
How do horticulturist salaries compare to similar careers?
Horticulturists earn 12% more than similar careers in the United States.
Career | Median Salary |
---|---|
Landscape architect salary | $70K |
Soil and plant scientist salary | $63K |
Park naturalist salary | $63K |
Range manager salary | $63K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)