How long does landscape technician training take in North Dakota?

Most paths into the landscape technician field take 1 to 5 years, depending on whether you complete a trade school program, a registered apprenticeship, or a combination of both.

What apprenticeships are available for landscape technicians in North Dakota?

In North Dakota, registered apprenticeships are administered through the North Dakota Workforce Development - Apprenticeship, which works with employers and trade union locals to register programs. See the apprenticeship section above for office contact details.

How to Become a Landscape Technician in North Dakota (2026)

Q: How much do landscape technicians earn in North Dakota?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), landscape technicians in North Dakota earned a median annual wage of approximately $40,790. Employment concentration in North Dakota is roughly 0.80 of the national average, meaning fewer workers per capita than the U.S. as a whole.

Q: What is the job outlook for landscape technicians in North Dakota?

North Dakota currently employs approximately 2,100 workers, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 3.6% national employment change for this occupation from 2024 to 2034.

Updated August 27, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

North Dakota employs about 2,100 landscape technicians earning a median $40,790 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Most landscape technicians train through a trade school program or a registered apprenticeship before entering the field in North Dakota.

Key Facts

Median wage (North Dakota): $40,790/yr (Source: BLS OEWS, 2025)
Employed in North Dakota: 2,100 workers (Source: BLS OEWS, 2025)
Location quotient: 0.80x U.S. average (Source: BLS OEWS, 2025)
Projected growth: 3.6% (2024-2034) (Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024)

Landscape Technician Wages by Metro Area in North Dakota

Conservation Scientists Wages by Metro Area in North Dakota

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics ( OES data), conservation scientists wages in North Dakota vary by metro area.

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage	Avg. Annual Wage	Entry Level (10th pctile)	Experienced (90th pctile)
Fargo	770	$45,040	$45,390	$34,670	$58,890
Bismarck	370	$50,707	$50,924	$35,376	$66,538
Grand Forks	240	$45,860	$45,190	$30,960	$59,130
Minot	170	$42,680	$43,950	$31,290	$56,710

Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May .

At a Glance

Training paths: trade school, community college, or apprenticeship
Typical timeline: 1 to 5 years depending on the path
Median wage (North Dakota): $40,790 per year ¹

Quick Answers About How to Become a Landscape Technician in North Dakota

How to become a landscape technician in North Dakota? Complete a training program or apprenticeship, gain work experience, and meet any state or employer requirements for landscape technicians in North Dakota.

How long does it take? Most paths take 1 to 5 years depending on whether you choose trade school, an apprenticeship, or a combination of both.

What do landscape technicians earn in North Dakota? The median annual wage for landscape technicians in North Dakota is $40,790 according to BLS data. Entry-level wages start around $31,480 and experienced professionals can earn $57,600 or more ¹.

How to Become a Landscape Technician in North Dakota

Finish high school or earn a GED. Most North Dakota training programs and registered apprenticeships require a high school diploma or GED to enroll.
Complete a training program or apprenticeship. Enroll in an accredited trade school program or a registered apprenticeship in North Dakota that combines classroom instruction with supervised hands-on hours.
Gain supervised work experience. Build documented on-the-job hours under a qualified supervisor; confirm the exact total currently required with the licensing board.
Meet state and employer requirements. Confirm any registration, certification, or employer requirements that apply to landscape technicians in North Dakota before you start working.

Steps and hour totals vary by credential level; confirm current requirements with the state board before you apply.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for landscape technicians in North Dakota? North Dakota currently employs approximately 2,100 landscape technicians ¹. Nationally, landscape technician employment is projected to grow 3.6% from 2024 to 2034 ².

What training programs are available in North Dakota? Options include trade schools, community colleges, and apprenticeship programs. Use the school finder above to search for accredited programs in North Dakota.

How much do landscape technicians earn in North Dakota compared to the national average? The median annual wage for landscape technicians in North Dakota is $40,790, which is $2,700 above the national median of $38,090 according to BLS data ¹.

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Citations

About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.

References

Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics: https://www.bls.gov/oes/ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎
Bureau of Labor Statistics - Employment Projections: https://www.bls.gov/emp/ ↩︎ ↩︎

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

Data	Provider	Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	May 2025
Employment Projections	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System	National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)	2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirements	CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programs	CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2025-10-25)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)	U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)	O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)