Also called: Greenhouse Grower Assistant, Nursery Laborer
Plants, waters, and cares for plants grown in greenhouses and nurseries.
Greenhouse workers transplant seedlings, move carts of potted plants, check for pests, and load trucks for garden centers. Busy seasons are spring and fall.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. No degree needed; trained on the job.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Horticulture (certificate).
Shrinking (about -2% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 45-2092: Decline (-1% or lower).
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. Potting, spacing and transplant robots run in many big greenhouses; hand jobs shrink, with plant-care roles remaining.
Age 15+. One way to start: Ask local greenhouses, nurseries and garden centers about spring jobs; they hire for the busy season
Classes: Horticulture CTE, Biology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 45-2092.
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