Greensperson (Greensman)

Also called: Greens Department

Brings plants, trees, grass, and even fake snow-covered shrubs onto film sets.

A day in the life

A greensperson might plant a fake forest inside a soundstage, keep real plants alive under hot lights, and dress a suburban yard to look like a different season.

Pay over a career

Starting
$40k
Typical
$72k
High
$120k

Approximate.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. Landscaping or horticulture background; IATSE Local 44 'greens'.

Ways in: On-the-job training, Trade school. Training cost: Get paid while you train.

Majors to look at: Horticulture, Landscape Design.

Outlook

Growing about average. Tiny but steady niche.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. Placing, watering and moving real and fake plants on set is hands-on outdoor work that automation won't replace.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Horticulture or agriculture CTE, Biology, Art, Physical education.

Official data: O*NET occupation 37-3011.

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