Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas, NV landscaping and lawn care insurance
County landscaping data, chemical licensing, and what insurers ask Las Vegas crews. A quote is not a binder.
Lawn, landscape, and grounds companies serving Las Vegas (660,000 people) compete in a county with 473 landscaping firms, by the 2023 County Business Patterns count. Those firms employed 8,425 people.
Landscapers in Clark County by the numbers
| Census 2023 | Clark County | All of Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Landscaping services establishments | 473 | 834 |
| Landscaping services employees | 8,425 | 10,949 |
| Annual payroll per landscaping employee | $41,842 | $45,668 |
| All services to buildings and dwellings | 1,478 | 2,241 |
| Nursery, garden center, and farm supply stores | 31 | 66 |
| Landscaping firms with fewer than 5 employees | 52% | 57% |
Counts: County Business Patterns 2023, NAICS 561730 and related codes.
Small operations dominate the county's landscaping trade (52% have under five employees). As they add crews, workers' compensation and higher liability limits become necessary.
The county also has 31 nursery, garden center, and farm supply stores, which supply plants and materials for installation work and signal steady residential demand.
Las Vegas yards and grounds
Half of Las Vegas's homes were built before 1995. Newer subdivisions with irrigation systems and young plantings mean installation, irrigation service, and HOA maintenance work.
With 12% of its 301,748 workers home-based, Las Vegas has more residents home during the workday than the state average (12%). Thrown-object and property damage claims often come from homeowners who are present.
Census American Community Survey 2020–2024 (housing units, structure type, year built, tenure, and means of transportation to work); 2024 city population estimates.
Chemical application rules for Las Vegas crews
If your Las Vegas company applies pesticides or herbicides, check licensing with the Nevada Department of Agriculture and ask your agent for an applicator endorsement.
Statewide, the median annual wage for landscaping and groundskeeping workers was $38,820 in May 2025, per BLS. Payroll drives workers' compensation premiums.
Where Las Vegas fits
Reno's county (Washoe County) has 227 landscaping firms. Sparks's county (Washoe County) has 227 landscaping firms. Neighboring Henderson, also in Clark County, has a median housing year of 2001. On county landscaping firm count, Las Vegas comes in 1st of the 15 Nevada cities we cover.
Las Vegas landscaper quote prep
- Crew size and payroll
- Gross receipts for the last year
- Mowing, installation, tree, chemical, snow: share of revenue for each
- Chemical application
- High-value machines with serial numbers
- Maximum height and whether you remove trees
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Common questions from Las Vegas landscapers
What insurance do Las Vegas landscapers need?
General liability, commercial auto, equipment coverage, and workers' compensation once you hire. See the Nevada page.
How big is the landscaping industry around Las Vegas?
The Census Bureau counted 473 landscaping service establishments in Clark County in 2023.
Do Las Vegas HOAs require certificates?
Usually general liability with additional insured status, plus auto and workers' comp certificates. See groundskeeping coverage.
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Last updated October 15, 2026 · How we research