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Nursery Workers

Also known as: Baller, Budder, Bulb Grower, Bulb Packer, Bulb Planter, Bulb Weeder, Caretaker, Florist Helper, Flower Cutter, Flower Picker

Work in nursery facilities or at customer location planting, cultivating, harvesting, and transplanting trees, shrubs, or plants.

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

Less than High School37%
High School Diploma55%
Post-Secondary Certificate1%
Associate's Degree1%
Master's Degree1%
Level 104%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None20%
Up to 1 month21%
1-3 months6%
3-6 months46%
6 months - 1 year3%
1-2 years3%
Over 10 years1%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None4%
Up to 1 month64%
1-3 months26%
3-6 months2%
6 months - 1 year3%
6-8 years1%

How AI Impacts Each Task

24 tasks analyzed

Plant, spray, weed, fertilize, and water plants, shrubs, and trees, using hand tools and gardening tools.

Sell and deliver plants and flowers to customers.

Sow grass seed, or plant plugs of grass.

Harvest plants, and transplant or pot and label them.

Regulate greenhouse conditions, and indoor and outdoor irrigation systems.

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

DependabilityAttention to DetailIntegrityCooperationIndependenceAdaptability/FlexibilityPersistenceStress ToleranceAnalytical ThinkingSocial OrientationInitiativeAchievement/Effort

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$35,690

per year

Mean Wage

$37,850

per year

Employment

262K

workers

Wage Range

$32,260 - $46,370

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$32,260Median: $35,690$46,370
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