Nevada
Landscaper and lawn care insurance in Nevada
Green-industry data, chemical licensing, and city guides for Nevada landscapers. A quote is not a binder.
Nevada had 834 landscaping service businesses in 2023 with 10,949 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.
Nevada landscaping industry data
| Measure | Nevada | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Landscaping services establishments (2023) | 834 | Census CBP |
| Landscaping services employees (2023) | 10,949 | Census CBP |
| Annual payroll per landscaping employee | $45,668 | Census CBP |
| Landscaping firms with fewer than 5 employees | 57% | Census CBP |
| Nursery, garden center, and farm supply stores | 66 | Census CBP |
| Single-family share of housing units | 66% | Census ACS |
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (May 2025) | 9,980 | BLS OEWS |
| Median annual wage, landscaping workers | $38,820 | BLS OEWS |
| Tree trimmers and pruners employed | 190 | BLS OEWS |
| Median annual wage, tree trimmers | $51,210 | BLS OEWS |
| Landscaping supervisors employed | 1,530 | 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 Nevada
Commercial application of pesticides and herbicides in Nevada is licensed by the Nevada 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 Nevada 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.
Nevada city guides
- Carlin
- Yerington
- West Wendover
- Winnemucca
- Fallon
- Boulder City
- Elko
- Mesquite
- Fernley
- Carson City
- Sparks
- Reno
- North Las Vegas
- Henderson
- Las Vegas
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 Nevada community
We take requests from landscapers statewide. Remaining towns, by county (Z to A), biggest town first:
White Pine County: Ely
Pershing County: Lovelock
Lincoln County: Caliente
Elko County: Wells
Nevada landscaper insurance FAQ
Who licenses pesticide applicators in Nevada?
The Nevada Department of Agriculture licenses commercial pesticide applicators in Nevada. Confirm current categories and requirements with the agency.
How many landscaping businesses are in Nevada?
The Census Bureau counted 834 landscaping service establishments in Nevada in 2023, employing 10,949 people.
Where can a Nevada landscaper check an insurer or file a complaint?
Contact the Nevada Division of Insurance, which oversees insurers doing business in the state.
Do Nevada 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: Nevada Division of Insurance.
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Last updated October 15, 2026 · How we research