Nursery Workers
Nursery workers grow, transplant, and care for plants and trees for sale.
Some nursery workers spend all their time caring for plants. They also regulate greenhouse conditions for optimum plant health. Others answer customers' questions and help them select plants.
Quick Facts
Wages: Well below the median $10.00 / hour
Employment Outlook:
Percent Growth
-1.4%
Shrinking
Education and Training Needed:
Long-term on-the-job training (> 12 months)
Skills Needed:
Tools and Technology:
- Tools: Secateurs or pruning shears, Utility knives, Saws
- Technology: Electronic mail software, Spreadsheet software,
Job Title Examples:
Cutter, Harvester, Nursery Harvester
