Arizona
Landscaper and lawn care insurance in Arizona
Green-industry data, chemical licensing, and city guides for Arizona landscapers. A quote is not a binder.
Arizona had 1,817 landscaping service businesses in 2023 with 19,632 employees, by the Census Bureau's count. Below: the state's green-industry numbers, who licenses chemical applicators, what moves a landscaper's quote, and guides to the largest cities.
Arizona landscaping industry data
| Measure | Arizona | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Landscaping services establishments (2023) | 1,817 | Census CBP |
| Landscaping services employees (2023) | 19,632 | Census CBP |
| Annual payroll per landscaping employee | $45,282 | Census CBP |
| Landscaping firms with fewer than 5 employees | 64% | Census CBP |
| Nursery, garden center, and farm supply stores | 203 | Census CBP |
| Single-family share of housing units | 69% | Census ACS |
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (May 2025) | 22,450 | BLS OEWS |
| Median annual wage, landscaping workers | $38,910 | BLS OEWS |
| Median annual wage, tree trimmers | $50,680 | BLS OEWS |
| Landscaping supervisors employed | 2,530 | BLS OEWS |
Census CBP 2023 (NAICS 561730, 444220); BLS OEWS May 2025 (37-3011, 37-3013, 37-1012); ACS 2020–2024 (B25024).
Pesticide and herbicide licensing in Arizona
Commercial application of pesticides and herbicides in Arizona is licensed by the Arizona Department of Agriculture. Insurance has its own requirement: many general liability policies exclude pollution, so crews that spray should carry a pesticide and herbicide applicator endorsement. Our chemical liability guide lists the agencies for all ten states.
What moves a Arizona landscaper quote
- Services: maintenance, installation, tree work, chemicals, snow.
- Revenue and number of crews.
- Payroll by job class.
- Trucks, trailers, and drivers.
- Equipment values and theft protection.
- Commercial contract requirements.
- Claims history.
More on pricing in landscaper cost factors; crew tips in the safety checklist.
Arizona city guides
- Bullhead City
- Sierra Vista
- Prescott
- Oro Valley
- Prescott Valley
- Marana
- Lake Havasu City
- Casa Grande
- Maricopa
- Queen Creek
- Flagstaff
- Avondale
- Yuma
- Buckeye
- Goodyear
- Surprise
- Tempe
- Peoria
- Scottsdale
- Glendale
- Gilbert
- Chandler
- Mesa
- Tucson
- Phoenix
Landscaper coverage pages
- 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
Every other Arizona community
We take requests from landscapers statewide. Remaining towns, by county (Z to A), biggest town first:
Yuma County: San Luis · Somerton · Wellton
Yavapai County: Chino Valley · Cottonwood · Camp Verde · Sedona · Clarkdale · Dewey-Humboldt · Jerome
Santa Cruz County: Nogales · Patagonia
Pinal County: Apache Junction · Florence · Eloy · Coolidge · Superior · Kearny · Mammoth
Pima County: Sahuarita · South Tucson
Navajo County: Show Low · Winslow · Snowflake · Holbrook · Taylor · Pinetop-Lakeside
Mohave County: Kingman · Colorado City
Maricopa County: El Mirage · Fountain Hills · Paradise Valley · Wickenburg · Tolleson · Youngtown · Litchfield Park · Guadalupe · Cave Creek · Carefree · Gila Bend
La Paz County: Parker · Quartzsite
Greenlee County: Clifton · Duncan
Graham County: Safford · Thatcher · Pima
Gila County: Payson · Globe · Star Valley · Miami · Hayden · Winkelman
Coconino County: Page · Williams · Fredonia · Tusayan
Cochise County: Douglas · Benson · Bisbee · Willcox · Huachuca City · Tombstone
Apache County: Eagar · St. Johns · Springerville
Arizona landscaper insurance FAQ
Who licenses pesticide applicators in Arizona?
The Arizona Department of Agriculture licenses commercial pesticide applicators in Arizona. Confirm current categories and requirements with the agency.
How many landscaping businesses are in Arizona?
The Census Bureau counted 1,817 landscaping service establishments in Arizona in 2023, employing 19,632 people.
Where can a Arizona landscaper check an insurer or file a complaint?
Contact the Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions, which oversees insurers doing business in the state.
Do Arizona landscapers need workers' compensation?
Generally yes once you hire crew members, though thresholds, owner exemptions, and opt-out rules differ by state. Seasonal crew count too.
Where these numbers come from
Landscaping firm counts and payroll: Census County Business Patterns, 2023 data. Worker counts and wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Housing mix: Census ACS five-year file, 2020–2024. City sizes: Census 2024 estimates. Insurance oversight: Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions.
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Last updated October 15, 2026 · How we research