Landscapers in Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Plymouth County, Massachusetts has 389 landscaping service businesses with employees, employing 1,647 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 17.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 15.0 across Massachusetts.
Plymouth County ranks 6 of 14 counties in Massachusetts for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $74,752 per employee a year.
Across Massachusetts, landscapers earn a median of $47,050 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 389
- Their employees
- 1,647
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 17.8
Landscapers in Plymouth County: businesses and jobs
| Plymouth County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 389 | 4,555 | 117,969 |
| Their employees | 1,647 | 18,649 | 802,899 |
| Annual payroll | $123,117,000 | $1,393,756,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 17.8 | 15.0 | 8.2 |
The homes behind the work in Plymouth County
| Plymouth County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 69.6% (±0.8 points) | 51.1% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 5.2% (±0.4 points) | 5.9% | 6.2% |
| Housing units | 218,096 (±140) | 3,030,406 | 143,775,355 |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 7.2% (±0.4 points) | 6.2% | 9.4% |
Detached houses: 69.6% (±0.8 points) in Plymouth County, higher than across Massachusetts (51.1%).
Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses): 5.2% (±0.4 points) in Plymouth County, lower than across Massachusetts (5.9%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 7.2% (±0.4 points) in Plymouth County, higher than across Massachusetts (6.2%).
Places in Plymouth County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brockton | 105,386 | 81.4% | 42.6% |
| Plymouth | 63,953 | 47.3% | 21.0% |
| Bridgewater Town | 28,471 | 44.6% | 24.4% |
| Marshfield | 25,879 | 66.4% | 19.2% |
| Middleborough | 24,505 | 51.5% | 23.1% |
| Hingham | 24,283 | 54.7% | 19.3% |
| Wareham | 23,302 | 71.6% | 16.5% |
| Scituate | 19,365 | 72.6% | 12.2% |
| Pembroke | 18,382 | 58.8% | 9.9% |
| Rockland | 17,701 | 68.2% | 23.5% |
| Abington (community) | 17,053 | 63.3% | 27.3% |
| Abington | 17,053 | 63.3% | 27.3% |
| Duxbury | 16,185 | 58.0% | 8.8% |
| Whitman | 15,295 | 72.8% | 28.6% |
| Hanover | 14,845 | 52.0% | 15.5% |
Counties in Massachusetts with a similar number of landscaping service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Plymouth County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire County | 129 | 18.4 | +0.6 |
| Essex County | 611 | 18.5 | +0.7 |
| Hampshire County | 101 | 15.1 | −2.7 |
| Norfolk County | 438 | 14.8 | −3.0 |
| Middlesex County | 984 | 14.8 | −3.0 |
| Worcester County | 514 | 14.5 | −3.4 |
Licenses for landscapers in Massachusetts
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 Plymouth County
How many landscaping service businesses are in Plymouth County?
The Census Bureau counts 389 landscaping service businesses with employees in Plymouth County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do landscapers make in Plymouth County?
Pay is published by state: across Massachusetts, landscapers earn a median of $47,050 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do landscapers need a license in Plymouth County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Massachusetts, and a city or county in Plymouth 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 Massachusetts (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- EPA certification of pesticide applicators (40 CFR part 171)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plymouth County, Massachusetts
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