Landscapers in Dorchester County, Maryland
Dorchester County, Maryland has 10 landscaping service businesses with employees, employing 23 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 6.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.0 across Maryland.
Dorchester County ranks 20 of 24 counties in Maryland for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $37,870 per employee a year.
Across Maryland, landscapers earn a median of $38,060 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 10
- Their employees
- 23
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 6.1
Landscapers in Dorchester County: businesses and jobs
| Dorchester County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 10 | 2,052 | 117,969 |
| Their employees | 23 | 19,366 | 802,899 |
| Annual payroll | $871,000 | $931,400,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 6.1 | 8.0 | 8.2 |
The homes behind the work in Dorchester County
| Dorchester County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 73.4% (±2.2 points) | 51.2% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 3.7% (±1.0 points) | 21.3% | 6.2% |
| Housing units | 16,433 (±30) | 2,560,784 | 143,775,355 |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 4.0% (±1.0 points) | 8.1% | 9.4% |
Detached houses: 73.4% (±2.2 points) in Dorchester County, higher than across Maryland (51.2%).
Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses): 3.7% (±1.0 points) in Dorchester County, lower than across Maryland (21.3%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 4.0% (±1.0 points) in Dorchester County, lower than across Maryland (8.1%).
Places in Dorchester County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 13,152 | 59.6% | 58.9% |
| Hurlock | 2,819 | 51.5% | 31.9% |
| Algonquin | 1,074 | 81.7% | 14.3% |
| Secretary | 635 | 75.1% | 30.0% |
| Vienna | 382 | 81.5% | 22.6% |
| East New Market | 246 | 48.4% | 27.4% |
| Church Creek | 135 | 81.5% | 14.5% |
| Galestown | 114 | 98.0% | 22.5% |
| Brookview | 33 | 58.6% | 19.0% |
| Eldorado | 30 | 79.0% | 7.7% |
Counties in Maryland with a similar number of landscaping service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Dorchester County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles County | 40 | 6.3 | +0.2 |
| Allegany County | 18 | 5.5 | −0.6 |
| St. Mary's County | 32 | 6.9 | +0.8 |
| Prince George's County | 180 | 4.9 | −1.2 |
| Worcester County | 26 | 4.6 | −1.5 |
| Washington County | 50 | 7.8 | +1.7 |
Licenses for landscapers in Maryland
Federal rules and model codes for landscapers
Jobs and pay are published by state, not by county; the county figures are businesses and their employees.
Business counts are establishments: a company with offices in two counties is counted in each.
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Questions about Dorchester County
How many landscaping service businesses are in Dorchester County?
The Census Bureau counts 10 landscaping service businesses with employees in Dorchester County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do landscapers make in Dorchester County?
Pay is published by state: across Maryland, landscapers earn a median of $38,060 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do landscapers need a license in Dorchester County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Maryland, and a city or county in Dorchester County may add its own; the US Department of Labor’s License Finder lists the state’s, and the local building department says which permits a job needs.
Sources
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
- US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023
- License Finder: landscapers in Maryland (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- EPA certification of pesticide applicators (40 CFR part 171)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dorchester County, Maryland
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