Landscapers in Rutherford County, Tennessee
Rutherford County, Tennessee has 105 landscaping service businesses with employees, employing 773 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 7.6 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 6.3 across Tennessee.
Rutherford County ranks 21 of 74 counties in Tennessee for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $55,867 per employee a year.
Across Tennessee, landscapers earn a median of $37,100 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 105
- Their employees
- 773
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 7.6
Landscapers in Rutherford County: businesses and jobs
| Rutherford County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 105 | 1,991 | 117,969 |
| Their employees | 773 | 15,585 | 802,899 |
| Annual payroll | $43,185,000 | $792,039,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 7.6 | 6.3 | 8.2 |
The homes behind the work in Rutherford County
| Rutherford County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 67.5% (±1.1 points) | 68.3% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 7.0% (±0.6 points) | 3.8% | 6.2% |
| Housing units | 138,929 (±84) | 3,143,670 | 143,775,355 |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 21.6% (±1.1 points) | 12.0% | 9.4% |
Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses): 7.0% (±0.6 points) in Rutherford County, higher than across Tennessee (3.8%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 21.6% (±1.1 points) in Rutherford County, higher than across Tennessee (12.0%).
Places in Rutherford County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murfreesboro | 161,445 | 18.4% | 47.6% |
| Smyrna | 56,692 | 21.2% | 42.6% |
| La Vergne | 40,243 | 15.7% | 26.0% |
| Christiana | 4,777 | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Rockvale | 1,611 | 2.6% | 1.1% |
| Eagleville | 999 | 42.8% | 17.2% |
Counties in Tennessee with a similar number of landscaping service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Rutherford County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam County | 28 | 7.7 | +0.1 |
| Anderson County | 28 | 7.8 | +0.2 |
| Sumner County | 65 | 7.8 | +0.3 |
| Haywood County | 6 | 7.3 | −0.3 |
| Knox County | 172 | 7.9 | +0.3 |
| Washington County | 45 | 7.2 | −0.3 |
Licenses for landscapers in Tennessee
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 Rutherford County
How many landscaping service businesses are in Rutherford County?
The Census Bureau counts 105 landscaping service businesses with employees in Rutherford County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do landscapers make in Rutherford County?
Pay is published by state: across Tennessee, landscapers earn a median of $37,100 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do landscapers need a license in Rutherford County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Tennessee, and a city or county in Rutherford 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 Tennessee (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- EPA certification of pesticide applicators (40 CFR part 171)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rutherford County, Tennessee
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Figures last updated on .