Landscaping firms and workers by state
| State | Landscaping services firms (2023) | Landscaping and groundskeeping workers | Median annual wage | Tree trimmers and pruners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 3,194 | 22,550 | $46,950 | 700 |
| Oregon | 1,893 | 11,870 | $45,040 | 1,610 |
| Idaho | 1,166 | 7,980 | $41,600 | — |
| Nevada | 834 | 9,980 | $38,820 | 190 |
| Arkansas | 753 | 6,610 | $35,770 | 290 |
| Arizona | 1,817 | 22,450 | $38,910 | — |
| South Dakota | 376 | 2,980 | $35,370 | 270 |
| Pennsylvania | 5,179 | 34,850 | $39,500 | 3,160 |
| Texas | 5,568 | 63,430 | $36,740 | 4,460 |
| Indiana | 2,463 | 19,260 | $38,070 | 1,850 |
Sources: Census County Business Patterns 2023; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (landscaping and groundskeeping workers 37-3011; tree trimmers and pruners 37-3013; first-line supervisors of landscaping workers 37-1012). A dash means BLS did not publish the estimate.
Pesticide licensing agencies
| State | Pesticide applicator licensing agency |
|---|---|
| Washington | Washington State Department of Agriculture |
| Oregon | Oregon Department of Agriculture |
| Idaho | Idaho State Department of Agriculture |
| Nevada | Nevada Department of Agriculture |
| Arkansas | Arkansas Department of Agriculture, State Plant Board |
| Arizona | Arizona Department of Agriculture |
| South Dakota | South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources |
| Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture |
| Texas | Texas Department of Agriculture |
| Indiana | Office of Indiana State Chemist |
Agency names are for reference. Confirm current license categories and requirements with the agency before applying any pesticide or herbicide for hire.
Coverage and guides
- General liability for landscapers
- Workers' compensation for landscapers
- Commercial auto for landscapers
- Tools and equipment coverage
- Insurance for lawn care businesses
- Tree and shrub service insurance
- Irrigation contractor insurance
- Groundskeeping insurance
- Pesticide and herbicide liability
- What affects landscaper insurance cost
- Landscaping crew safety checklist
- Snow removal insurance
- Landscaper insurance application checklist
Last updated October 15, 2026 · How we research