Landscapers in Newport County, Rhode Island
Newport County, Rhode Island has 97 landscaping service businesses with employees, employing 369 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 22.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 16.3 across Rhode Island.
Newport County ranks 2 of 5 counties in Rhode Island for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $64,409 per employee a year.
Across Rhode Island, landscapers earn a median of $44,610 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 97
- Their employees
- 369
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 22.2
Landscapers in Newport County: businesses and jobs
| Newport County | Rhode Island | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 97 | 794 | 117,969 |
| Their employees | 369 | 2,885 | 802,899 |
| Annual payroll | $23,767,000 | $211,896,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 22.2 | 16.3 | 8.2 |
The homes behind the work in Newport County
| Newport County | Rhode Island | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 62.9% (±1.8 points) | 55.7% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 5.7% (±0.8 points) | 4.0% | 6.2% |
| Housing units | 43,663 (±40) | 485,932 | 143,775,355 |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 4.1% (±0.8 points) | 3.7% | 9.4% |
Detached houses: 62.9% (±1.8 points) in Newport County, higher than across Rhode Island (55.7%).
Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses): 5.7% (±0.8 points) in Newport County, higher than across Rhode Island (4.0%).
Places in Newport County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport | 24,874 | 84.7% | 50.2% |
| Portsmouth | 17,644 | 61.6% | 19.3% |
| Middletown | 16,832 | 64.3% | 42.1% |
| Tiverton | 16,189 | 59.0% | 19.3% |
| Newport East | 11,069 | 68.2% | 48.1% |
| Tiverton (community) | 8,091 | 76.9% | 27.4% |
| Jamestown | 5,534 | 57.3% | 14.2% |
| Little Compton | 3,584 | 56.9% | 6.2% |
| Melville | 1,631 | 61.4% | 95.4% |
Counties in Rhode Island with a similar number of landscaping service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Newport County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County | 176 | 26.5 | +4.3 |
| Kent County | 114 | 14.9 | −7.3 |
| Bristol County | 32 | 14.8 | −7.4 |
| Providence County | 374 | 13.5 | −8.7 |
Licenses for landscapers in Rhode Island
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 Newport County
How many landscaping service businesses are in Newport County?
The Census Bureau counts 97 landscaping service businesses with employees in Newport County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do landscapers make in Newport County?
Pay is published by state: across Rhode Island, landscapers earn a median of $44,610 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do landscapers need a license in Newport County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Rhode Island, and a city or county in Newport 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 Rhode Island (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- EPA certification of pesticide applicators (40 CFR part 171)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newport County, Rhode Island
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