Solid Waste Landfill vs Landscaping Services

Side-by-side revenue comparison of these two business types.

MetricSolid WasteLandscaping Services
Average Revenue$3.8M$566K
Profit Margin8.0%8.0%
Est. Owner Income$306K$45K
Revenue / Employee$118K$86K
Labor Cost %55.0%55.0%
Total Businesses690113,083
Startup Cost (Low)$50K$5K
Startup Cost (High)$250K$50K
5-Year Survival Rate50.0%50.0%
YoY Growth5.0%6.0%
Avg Employee Wage$88K$48K