Landscapers in Berks County, Pennsylvania
Berks County, Pennsylvania has 207 landscaping service businesses with employees, employing 949 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 12.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.9 across Pennsylvania.
Berks County ranks 6 of 63 counties in Pennsylvania for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $49,566 per employee a year.
Across Pennsylvania, landscapers earn a median of $37,770 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 207
- Their employees
- 949
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 12.1
Landscapers in Berks County: businesses and jobs
| Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 207 | 5,179 | 117,969 |
| Their employees | 949 | 28,339 | 802,899 |
| Annual payroll | $47,038,000 | $1,529,813,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 12.1 | 8.9 | 8.2 |
The homes behind the work in Berks County
| Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 56.4% (±0.9 points) | 56.6% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 22.8% (±0.7 points) | 18.8% | 6.2% |
| Housing units | 171,580 (±199) | 5,806,452 | 143,775,355 |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 4.0% (±0.3 points) | 5.1% | 9.4% |
Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses): 22.8% (±0.7 points) in Berks County, higher than across Pennsylvania (18.8%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 4.0% (±0.3 points) in Berks County, lower than across Pennsylvania (5.1%).
Places in Berks County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 95,242 | 90.2% | 59.4% |
| Spring Township (Berks County) | 28,601 | 57.3% | 24.7% |
| Exeter Township (Berks County) | 25,608 | 42.6% | 12.9% |
| Muhlenberg Township | 22,127 | 61.6% | 17.2% |
| Cumru Township | 15,702 | 57.4% | 28.7% |
| Amity Township (Berks County) | 13,440 | 41.5% | 15.8% |
| Wyomissing | 11,172 | 62.5% | 31.7% |
| Maidencreek Township | 9,208 | 18.2% | 9.8% |
| Maxatawny Township | 7,884 | 60.8% | 30.7% |
| South Heidelberg Township | 7,795 | 44.3% | 7.8% |
| Robeson Township | 7,642 | 48.0% | 12.0% |
| Blandon | 7,357 | 17.4% | 9.1% |
| Bern Township | 6,705 | 60.6% | 14.0% |
| Lower Heidelberg Township | 6,507 | 33.7% | 8.1% |
| Longswamp Township | 5,613 | 60.5% | 19.6% |
Counties in Pennsylvania with a similar number of landscaping service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Berks County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union County | 19 | 11.7 | −0.3 |
| Wyoming County | 16 | 12.4 | +0.3 |
| Delaware County | 268 | 11.7 | −0.4 |
| Lebanon County | 68 | 11.3 | −0.7 |
| Lancaster County | 246 | 11.2 | −0.8 |
| Wayne County | 42 | 13.1 | +1.0 |
Licenses for landscapers in Pennsylvania
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 Berks County
How many landscaping service businesses are in Berks County?
The Census Bureau counts 207 landscaping service businesses with employees in Berks County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do landscapers make in Berks County?
Pay is published by state: across Pennsylvania, landscapers earn a median of $37,770 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do landscapers need a license in Berks County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Pennsylvania, and a city or county in Berks 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 Pennsylvania (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- EPA certification of pesticide applicators (40 CFR part 171)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Berks County, Pennsylvania
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