Wilkes-Barre, PA
Insurance for Wilkes-Barre, PA landscapers
Liability, auto, equipment, and workers' comp for Wilkes-Barre landscapers and lawn care companies. A quote is not a binder.
Landscaping is a sizable trade around Wilkes-Barre. Luzerne County had 123 landscaping service establishments in 2023, 2.4% of the Pennsylvania total.
Landscapers in Luzerne County by the numbers
| Census 2023 | Luzerne County | All of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Landscaping services establishments | 123 | 5,179 |
| Landscaping services employees | 575 | 28,339 |
| Annual payroll per landscaping employee | $59,190 | $53,983 |
| All services to buildings and dwellings | 219 | 8,735 |
| Nursery, garden center, and farm supply stores | 9 | 524 |
| Landscaping firms with fewer than 5 employees | 76% | 72% |
Counts: County Business Patterns 2023, NAICS 561730 and related codes.
Most local landscapers are small: 76% of Luzerne County's landscaping firms have fewer than five employees. For an owner-operator, the essentials are general liability, a commercial auto policy for the truck and trailer, and equipment coverage.
The county also has 9 nursery, garden center, and farm supply stores, which supply plants and materials for installation work and signal steady residential demand.
Wilkes-Barre yards and grounds
Half of Wilkes-Barre's homes were built before 1944. Mature neighborhoods with established trees mean more pruning and removal requests, which many landscaping policies limit.
With 8% of its 18,935 workers home-based, Wilkes-Barre has fewer residents home during the day than the state average (16%). 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.
Pesticide licensing for Wilkes-Barre landscapers
If your Wilkes-Barre company applies pesticides or herbicides, check licensing with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and ask your agent for an applicator endorsement.
BLS estimates 34,850 landscaping and groundskeeping workers in Pennsylvania earning a median $39,500 a year (May 2025).
Wilkes-Barre next to other Pennsylvania markets
Philadelphia's county (Philadelphia County) has 90 landscaping firms. Landscapers around Pittsburgh number 496 at the county level. Neighboring Hazleton, also in Luzerne County, has a median housing year of 1952. Ranked by landscaping firms in the county, Wilkes-Barre is number 18 among 30 Pennsylvania city guides here.
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Common questions from Wilkes-Barre landscapers
Which policies do lawn care companies in Wilkes-Barre carry?
General liability, commercial auto, equipment coverage, and workers' compensation once you hire. See the Pennsylvania page.
How many landscaping companies are in Luzerne County?
The Census Bureau counted 123 landscaping service establishments in Luzerne County in 2023.
Do Wilkes-Barre HOAs require certificates?
Most ask for $1 million liability limits and additional insured endorsements. See general liability.
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Last updated October 15, 2026 · How we research