Quantitative breakdown of the arboriculture and utility services industries based on data and definitions from the text, 2002.
| Code | Structural tier | Establishments (number) | Receipts ($1000) | Employees (number) | Receipts per establishment | Employees per establishment (number) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAICS 561730 | Landscaping services (employer) | 76,458 | 35,235,452 | 514,962 | $461,000 | 6.7 |
| PLC 38251 | Lawn and garden services | 67,986 | 23,316,436 | 365,839 | 343,000 | 5.4 |
| PLC 38252 | Ornamental shrub and tree services | 26,372 | 9,504,199 | 149,123 | 360,000 | 5.7 |
| Utility services | 1000 | 2,000,000 | 53,900 | 2,000,000 | 53.9 | |
| NAICS 561730 | Landscaping services (nonemployer) | 209,072 | 4,811,183 | 209,072 | 296,000 | 1.0 |
| Arboriculture services (employer) | 25,372 | 7,504,199 | 95,223 | 296,000 | 3.8 | |
| Arboriculture services (nonemployer) | 56,394 | 1,297,740 | 56,394 | 23,000 | 1.0 | |
| BLS 37-3013 | In-house arboriculture services | 5,400 | ||||
| Total arboriculture industry | 81,766 | 8,801,939 | 157,017 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (2004a, 2004b; Bureau of Labor Statistics 2003).