562213/Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators
US businesses, employees and payroll, 2017 to 2023
2,390
employees, 2023
2,390
employees, 2023
In 2023, 64 US Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators business locations employed 2,390 people and paid $253.4 million in annual payroll, $106,029 per employee on average. Employment was up 8.1% from 2022. New York had the most employees.
Updated Oct 9, 2026 · data year 2023
Business locations
64
-12.3% vs 2022
Employees
2,390
+8.1% vs 2022
Annual payroll
$253.4M
-1.9% vs 2022
Average pay
$106,029
-9.3% vs 2022
Over the years
United States, 2017 to 2023
Employees
Paid employees in mid-March
Business locations
Places with paid employees
By state
Employees of Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators in each state, 2023
Employees by state
States with the most employees
Employees and the share of all the state's jobs
| State | Business locations | Employees | Average pay | Share of state jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | 312* | $109,087 | 0.00% |
| Florida | 7 | 301 | $120,508 | 0.00% |
| Connecticut | 5 | 273 | $116,586 | 0.02% |
| Texas | 3 | 238 | $95,181 | 0.00% |
| Pennsylvania | 7 | 237 | $133,633 | 0.00% |
| California | 6 | 205 | $68,322 | 0.00% |
| Maryland | 3 | 125 | $120,232 | 0.01% |
| Ohio | 3 | 18 | $44,444 | 0.00% |
Top metro areas
Metro and micro areas with the most Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators employees, 2023
Metro areas with the most employees
| Metro area | Locations | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 5 | 276 | $132,851 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 4 | 213 | $107,934 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 3 | 22 | $158,455 |
Business size
US Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators business locations by number of employees, 2023
Locations by size
| Employees | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 18 | 28.1% |
| 5 to 9 | 7 | 10.9% |
| 10 to 19 | 8 | 12.5% |
| 20 to 49 | 14 | 21.9% |
| 50 to 99 | 12 | 18.8% |
| 100 to 249 | 5 | 7.8% |
| 250 to 499 | Not published | - |
| 500 to 999 | Not published | - |
| 1,000 or more | Not published | - |
Related industries
The industries this code belongs to
Part of Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 56Waste Management and Remediation Services 562Waste Treatment and Disposal 5622Waste Treatment and Disposal 56221
Questions and answers
How many people work in Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators in the US?
2,390 people worked at 64 US Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators business locations in 2023, up 8.1% from 2022. That is 0.00% of all US private-sector employees.
What is the average pay in Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators?
$106,029 a year per employee in 2023, from $253.4 million in annual payroll (down 9.3% from 2022). The average across all US industries was $68,342.
Which state has the most Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators jobs?
New York had the most, with 312 employees in 2023, followed by Florida (301) and Connecticut (273).
Which metro areas have the most Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators jobs?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (276), New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ (213), Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (22) had the most Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators employees in 2023.
Are most Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators businesses small?
51.6% of the 64 Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators business locations had fewer than 20 employees in 2023, and 0 had 500 or more.
Official US government statistics, published once a year. Business locations are places with paid employees; employees are counted in mid-March; payroll covers the whole year. Covers most private employers, not the self-employed, most government workers or farm workers on farms. * Less accurate: changed by 5% or more to protect privacy. Changes from the year before are shown only when both years use the same edition of the industry codes.