Williamsport, PA
Landscaper insurance in Williamsport, Pennsylvania
County landscaping data, chemical licensing, and what insurers ask Williamsport crews. A quote is not a binder.
Landscaping is a sizable trade around Williamsport. Lycoming County had 44 landscaping service establishments in 2023, 0.8% of the Pennsylvania total.
The Williamsport-area green industry
| Census 2023 | Lycoming County | All of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Landscaping services establishments | 44 | 5,179 |
| Landscaping services employees | 142 | 28,339 |
| Annual payroll per landscaping employee | $53,352 | $53,983 |
| All services to buildings and dwellings | 72 | 8,735 |
| Nursery, garden center, and farm supply stores | 6 | 524 |
| Landscaping firms with fewer than 5 employees | 84% | 72% |
Census County Business Patterns (2023 data year).
Small operations dominate the county's landscaping trade (84% have under five employees). As they add crews, workers' compensation and higher liability limits become necessary.
6 nursery and garden supply retailers operate in Lycoming County. Busy spring planting seasons mean more installation jobs, more trucks on the road, and more seasonal hires.
Lawns and properties in Williamsport
Williamsport has 13,107.0 housing units, 59% of them single-family homes (Pennsylvania: 75%). Single-family neighborhoods drive recurring mowing and maintenance routes; apartment complexes and HOAs drive commercial grounds contracts.
Census data show 12% of Williamsport's employed residents work from home. Crews working near occupied homes should clear yards of debris before mowing and keep trailers out of driveways.
Census American Community Survey 2020–2024 (housing units, structure type, year built, tenure, and means of transportation to work); 2024 city population estimates.
Spraying for hire in Williamsport
Landscapers applying weed or insect control for Williamsport clients generally need a commercial applicator license from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Many general liability policies also need a pesticide endorsement. See our pesticide liability guide.
Statewide, the median annual wage for landscaping and groundskeeping workers was $39,500 in May 2025, per BLS. Payroll drives workers' compensation premiums.
Williamsport next to other Pennsylvania markets
Philadelphia's county (Philadelphia County) has 90 landscaping firms. Pittsburgh's county (Allegheny County) has 496 landscaping firms. Ranked by landscaping firms in the county, Williamsport is number 28 among 30 Pennsylvania city guides here.
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- Annual revenue
- High-value machines with serial numbers
- Vehicles and trailers
- Three to five years of claims history
- Products used and applicator licenses
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Common questions from Williamsport landscapers
What insurance do Williamsport landscapers need?
General liability, commercial auto, equipment coverage, and workers' compensation once you hire. See the Pennsylvania page.
How many landscaping companies are in Lycoming County?
The Census Bureau counted 44 landscaping service establishments in Lycoming County in 2023.
What do Williamsport property managers require from landscapers?
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