Landscapers in Schenectady County, New York
Schenectady County, New York has 66 landscaping service businesses with employees, employing 249 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 9.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 9.0 across New York.
Schenectady County ranks 23 of 62 counties in New York for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $53,888 per employee a year.
Across New York, landscapers earn a median of $44,690 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 66
- Their employees
- 249
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 9.3
Landscapers in Schenectady County: businesses and jobs
| Schenectady County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 66 | 7,725 | 117,969 |
| Their employees | 249 | 33,359 | 802,899 |
| Annual payroll | $13,418,000 | $2,092,445,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 9.3 | 9.0 | 8.2 |
The homes behind the work in Schenectady County
| Schenectady County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 59.5% (±1.3 points) | 41.2% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 2.2% (±0.4 points) | 5.5% | 6.2% |
| Housing units | 71,244 (±105) | 8,585,241 | 143,775,355 |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 6.5% (±0.7 points) | 5.3% | 9.4% |
Detached houses: 59.5% (±1.3 points) in Schenectady County, higher than across New York (41.2%).
Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses): 2.2% (±0.4 points) in Schenectady County, lower than across New York (5.5%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 6.5% (±0.7 points) in Schenectady County, higher than across New York (5.3%).
Places in Schenectady County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schenectady | 68,847 | 85.4% | 54.4% |
| Town of Rotterdam | 30,616 | 69.5% | 25.5% |
| Town of Glenville | 29,372 | 71.4% | 23.2% |
| Town of Niskayuna | 23,591 | 61.6% | 17.8% |
| Rotterdam (community) | 22,695 | 77.1% | 23.6% |
| Niskayuna (community) | 21,227 | 63.0% | 19.4% |
| East Glenville | 11,914 | 64.8% | 33.5% |
| Village of Scotia | 7,264 | 77.4% | 25.6% |
| Town of Duanesburg | 6,083 | 58.7% | 12.9% |
| Town of Princetown | 1,860 | 58.2% | 8.3% |
| Mariaville Lake | 1,085 | 48.6% | 25.5% |
| Village of Delanson | 263 | 89.3% | 7.3% |
Counties in New York with a similar number of landscaping service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Schenectady County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oswego County | 51 | 9.3 | +0.0 |
| Onondaga County | 193 | 9.1 | −0.2 |
| Sullivan County | 48 | 9.6 | +0.3 |
| Schoharie County | 16 | 9.7 | +0.4 |
| Essex County | 25 | 9.8 | +0.5 |
| Monroe County | 294 | 8.7 | −0.6 |
Licenses for landscapers in New York
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 Schenectady County
How many landscaping service businesses are in Schenectady County?
The Census Bureau counts 66 landscaping service businesses with employees in Schenectady County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do landscapers make in Schenectady County?
Pay is published by state: across New York, landscapers earn a median of $44,690 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do landscapers need a license in Schenectady County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New York, and a city or county in Schenectady 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 New York (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- EPA certification of pesticide applicators (40 CFR part 171)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Schenectady County, New York
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