Landscapers in Wayne County, Michigan
Wayne County, Michigan has 382 landscaping service businesses with employees, employing 2,119 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.2 across Michigan.
Wayne County ranks 57 of 71 counties in Michigan for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $56,900 per employee a year.
Across Michigan, landscapers earn a median of $37,900 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 382
- Their employees
- 2,119
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.8
Landscapers in Wayne County: businesses and jobs
| Wayne County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 382 | 3,797 | 117,969 |
| Their employees | 2,119 | 20,967 | 802,899 |
| Annual payroll | $120,571,000 | $1,264,664,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.8 | 8.2 | 8.2 |
The homes behind the work in Wayne County
| Wayne County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 69.6% (±0.3 points) | 72.0% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 6.0% (±0.2 points) | 4.8% | 6.2% |
| Housing units | 801,083 (±338) | 4,622,236 | 143,775,355 |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 2.4% (±0.1 points) | 4.9% | 9.4% |
Detached houses: 69.6% (±0.3 points) in Wayne County, lower than across Michigan (72.0%).
Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses): 6.0% (±0.2 points) in Wayne County, higher than across Michigan (4.8%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 2.4% (±0.1 points) in Wayne County, lower than across Michigan (4.9%).
Places in Wayne County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 638,530 | 90.3% | 49.7% |
| Dearborn | 107,423 | 83.8% | 31.6% |
| Canton Charter Township | 99,041 | 36.7% | 23.4% |
| Livonia | 93,851 | 77.8% | 12.8% |
| Westland | 83,633 | 71.8% | 38.7% |
| Taylor | 62,081 | 82.6% | 33.3% |
| Dearborn Heights | 61,771 | 90.0% | 29.5% |
| Redford Charter Township | 48,338 | 94.0% | 21.1% |
| Lincoln Park | 39,257 | 92.2% | 31.2% |
| Brownstown Charter Township | 32,889 | 36.1% | 20.9% |
| Northville Township | 31,557 | 30.4% | 21.7% |
| Van Buren Charter Township | 29,954 | 45.2% | 35.5% |
| Southgate | 29,366 | 77.2% | 32.8% |
| Allen Park | 27,925 | 94.3% | 12.7% |
| Hamtramck | 27,743 | 92.7% | 41.7% |
Counties in Michigan with a similar number of landscaping service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Wayne County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branch County | 10 | 4.8 | −0.0 |
| Menominee County | 6 | 4.5 | −0.2 |
| Iosco County | 9 | 4.5 | −0.3 |
| Ingham County | 64 | 5.1 | +0.3 |
| Alpena County | 7 | 4.5 | −0.3 |
| Hillsdale County | 11 | 5.1 | +0.3 |
Licenses for landscapers in Michigan
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 Wayne County
How many landscaping service businesses are in Wayne County?
The Census Bureau counts 382 landscaping service businesses with employees in Wayne County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do landscapers make in Wayne County?
Pay is published by state: across Michigan, landscapers earn a median of $37,900 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do landscapers need a license in Wayne County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Michigan, and a city or county in Wayne 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 Michigan (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- EPA certification of pesticide applicators (40 CFR part 171)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wayne County, Michigan
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