Landscapers in Cowlitz County, Washington
Cowlitz County, Washington has 38 landscaping service businesses with employees, employing 215 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 8.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 9.7 across Washington.
Cowlitz County ranks 20 of 33 counties in Washington for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $45,856 per employee a year.
Across Washington, landscapers earn a median of $46,200 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 38
- Their employees
- 215
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 8.2
Landscapers in Cowlitz County: businesses and jobs
| Cowlitz County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 38 | 3,194 | 117,969 |
| Their employees | 215 | 19,278 | 802,899 |
| Annual payroll | $9,859,000 | $1,014,351,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 8.2 | 9.7 | 8.2 |
The homes behind the work in Cowlitz County
| Cowlitz County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 69.4% (±1.7 points) | 61.9% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 2.3% (±0.6 points) | 4.4% | 6.2% |
| Housing units | 46,422 (±96) | 3,306,620 | 143,775,355 |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 7.6% (±1.2 points) | 12.1% | 9.4% |
Detached houses: 69.4% (±1.7 points) in Cowlitz County, higher than across Washington (61.9%).
Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses): 2.3% (±0.6 points) in Cowlitz County, lower than across Washington (4.4%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 7.6% (±1.2 points) in Cowlitz County, lower than across Washington (12.1%).
Places in Cowlitz County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longview | 38,069 | 74.0% | 44.8% |
| Kelso | 12,684 | 70.1% | 43.9% |
| Woodland | 6,487 | 39.1% | 43.8% |
| Lexington | 4,413 | 30.1% | 20.4% |
| Longview Heights | 4,357 | 56.4% | 25.0% |
| Kalama | 3,050 | 30.7% | 34.7% |
| Castle Rock | 2,217 | 66.8% | 33.3% |
| Beacon Hill | 1,804 | 79.7% | 37.0% |
Counties in Washington with a similar number of landscaping service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Cowlitz County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yakima County | 77 | 8.3 | +0.1 |
| Pierce County | 297 | 8.0 | −0.2 |
| Thurston County | 100 | 8.0 | −0.2 |
| King County | 843 | 8.4 | +0.2 |
| Klickitat County | 8 | 7.3 | −0.9 |
| Mason County | 31 | 9.1 | +0.9 |
Licenses for landscapers in Washington
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 Cowlitz County
How many landscaping service businesses are in Cowlitz County?
The Census Bureau counts 38 landscaping service businesses with employees in Cowlitz County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do landscapers make in Cowlitz County?
Pay is published by state: across Washington, landscapers earn a median of $46,200 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do landscapers need a license in Cowlitz County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Washington, and a city or county in Cowlitz 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 Washington (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- EPA certification of pesticide applicators (40 CFR part 171)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cowlitz County, Washington
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