Landscapers in Jefferson County, Missouri
Jefferson County, Missouri has 124 landscaping service businesses with employees, employing 797 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 13.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.8 across Missouri.
Jefferson County ranks 7 of 77 counties in Missouri for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $45,478 per employee a year.
Across Missouri, landscapers earn a median of $37,380 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 124
- Their employees
- 797
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 13.2
Landscapers in Jefferson County: businesses and jobs
| Jefferson County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 124 | 2,199 | 117,969 |
| Their employees | 797 | 13,201 | 802,899 |
| Annual payroll | $36,246,000 | $643,654,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 13.2 | 7.8 | 8.2 |
The homes behind the work in Jefferson County
| Jefferson County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 79.9% (±0.9 points) | 70.5% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 1.9% (±0.3 points) | 3.7% | 6.2% |
| Housing units | 93,955 (±84) | 2,825,287 | 143,775,355 |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 9.2% (±0.8 points) | 8.0% | 9.4% |
Detached houses: 79.9% (±0.9 points) in Jefferson County, higher than across Missouri (70.5%).
Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses): 1.9% (±0.3 points) in Jefferson County, lower than across Missouri (3.7%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 9.2% (±0.8 points) in Jefferson County, higher than across Missouri (8.0%).
Places in Jefferson County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold | 20,956 | 54.3% | 20.2% |
| Festus | 13,201 | 47.4% | 42.2% |
| Murphy | 8,285 | 55.9% | 19.6% |
| De Soto | 6,470 | 68.0% | 42.1% |
| Pevely | 6,055 | 30.6% | 33.1% |
| Barnhart | 5,785 | 55.3% | 10.4% |
| Imperial | 5,488 | 29.8% | 7.4% |
| Herculaneum | 5,071 | 24.7% | 9.3% |
| Crystal City | 4,718 | 64.2% | 23.8% |
| High Ridge | 3,714 | 64.4% | 9.3% |
| Hillsboro | 3,500 | 36.6% | 28.5% |
| Byrnes Mill | 3,189 | 28.7% | 18.7% |
| Raintree Plantation | 2,047 | 4.6% | 13.2% |
| LaBarque Creek | 1,457 | 23.3% | 1.9% |
| Cedar Hill | 1,261 | 61.3% | 2.7% |
Counties in Missouri with a similar number of landscaping service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Jefferson County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette County | 19 | 13.4 | +0.2 |
| Scotland County | 3 | 13.6 | +0.4 |
| Gentry County | 4 | 13.7 | +0.5 |
| Cass County | 64 | 14.0 | +0.8 |
| Saline County | 12 | 12.2 | −1.0 |
| Cole County | 41 | 12.2 | −1.0 |
Licenses for landscapers in Missouri
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 Jefferson County
How many landscaping service businesses are in Jefferson County?
The Census Bureau counts 124 landscaping service businesses with employees in Jefferson County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do landscapers make in Jefferson County?
Pay is published by state: across Missouri, landscapers earn a median of $37,380 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do landscapers need a license in Jefferson County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Missouri, and a city or county in Jefferson 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 Missouri (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- EPA certification of pesticide applicators (40 CFR part 171)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson County, Missouri
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