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Landscaper and lawn care insurance in Washington
Green-industry data, chemical licensing, and city guides for Washington landscapers. A quote is not a binder.
Washington had 3,194 landscaping service businesses in 2023 with 19,278 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.
Washington landscaping industry data
| Measure | Washington | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Landscaping services establishments (2023) | 3,194 | Census CBP |
| Landscaping services employees (2023) | 19,278 | Census CBP |
| Annual payroll per landscaping employee | $52,617 | Census CBP |
| Landscaping firms with fewer than 5 employees | 69% | Census CBP |
| Nursery, garden center, and farm supply stores | 357 | Census CBP |
| Single-family share of housing units | 66% | Census ACS |
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (May 2025) | 22,550 | BLS OEWS |
| Median annual wage, landscaping workers | $46,950 | BLS OEWS |
| Tree trimmers and pruners employed | 700 | BLS OEWS |
| Median annual wage, tree trimmers | $63,850 | BLS OEWS |
| Landscaping supervisors employed | 2,030 | 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 Washington
Commercial application of pesticides and herbicides in Washington is licensed by the Washington State 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 Washington 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.
Washington city guides
- Lynnwood
- Puyallup
- Edmonds
- Bremerton
- Bothell
- Burien
- Olympia
- Lacey
- Lakewood
- Richland
- Shoreline
- Sammamish
- Marysville
- Pasco
- Redmond
- Auburn
- Kennewick
- Kirkland
- Bellingham
- Yakima
- Federal Way
- Renton
- Spokane Valley
- Everett
- Kent
- Bellevue
- Vancouver
- Tacoma
- Spokane
- Seattle
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 Washington community
We take requests from landscapers statewide. Remaining towns, by county (Z to A), biggest town first:
Yakima County: Sunnyside · Grandview · Toppenish · Selah · Union Gap · Moxee · Wapato · Granger · Zillah · Mabton · Tieton · Naches · Harrah
Whitman County: Pullman · Colfax · Palouse · Tekoa · St. John · Rosalia · Albion · Garfield · Colton · Uniontown · Oakesdale · Endicott · LaCrosse · Malden · Farmington · Lamont
Whatcom County: Lynden · Ferndale · Blaine · Everson · Sumas · Nooksack
Walla Walla County: Walla Walla · College Place · Waitsburg · Prescott
Wahkiakum County: Cathlamet
Thurston County: Tumwater · Yelm · Rainier · Tenino · Bucoda
Stevens County: Colville · Chewelah · Kettle Falls · Springdale · Northport · Marcus
Spokane County: Liberty Lake · Cheney · Airway Heights · Deer Park · Medical Lake · Millwood · Rockford · Fairfield · Spangle · Latah · Waverly
Snohomish County: Lake Stevens · Mountlake Terrace · Arlington · Mukilteo · Mill Creek · Monroe · Snohomish · Stanwood · Sultan · Brier · Granite Falls · Gold Bar · Darrington · Woodway · Index
Skamania County: Stevenson · North Bonneville
Skagit County: Mount Vernon · Anacortes · Sedro-Woolley · Burlington · La Conner · Concrete · Lyman · Hamilton
San Juan County: Friday Harbor
Pierce County: University Place · Bonney Lake · Edgewood · Gig Harbor · Fife · Sumner · DuPont · Orting · Milton · Fircrest · Steilacoom · Buckley · Eatonville · Ruston · Roy · Carbonado · Wilkeson · South Prairie
Pend Oreille County: Newport · Ione · Metaline Falls · Cusick · Metaline
Pacific County: Raymond · South Bend · Long Beach · Ilwaco
Okanogan County: Omak · Okanogan · Brewster · Oroville · Coulee Dam · Tonasket · Twisp · Pateros · Winthrop · Riverside · Elmer City · Nespelem · Conconully
Mason County: Shelton
Lincoln County: Davenport · Wilbur · Odessa · Reardan · Sprague · Harrington · Almira · Creston
Lewis County: Centralia · Chehalis · Winlock · Napavine · Morton · Mossyrock · Toledo · Vader · Pe Ell
Klickitat County: Goldendale · White Salmon · Bingen
Kittitas County: Ellensburg · Cle Elum · Kittitas · Roslyn · South Cle Elum
Kitsap County: Bainbridge Island · Port Orchard · Poulsbo
King County: Issaquah · SeaTac · Des Moines · Maple Valley · Mercer Island · Kenmore · Covington · Woodinville · Snoqualmie · Lake Forest Park · Enumclaw · Newcastle · Duvall · North Bend · Pacific · Black Diamond · Normandy Park · Algona · Clyde Hill · Medina · Carnation · Yarrow Point · Hunts Point · Beaux Arts Village · Skykomish
Jefferson County: Port Townsend
Island County: Oak Harbor · Coupeville · Langley
Grays Harbor County: Aberdeen · Hoquiam · Ocean Shores · Montesano · Elma · Westport · McCleary · Cosmopolis · Oakville
Grant County: Moses Lake · Ephrata · Quincy · Mattawa · Warden · Royal City · Soap Lake · George · Grand Coulee · Electric City · Coulee City · Wilson Creek · Hartline · Krupp
Garfield County: Pomeroy
Franklin County: Connell · Mesa · Kahlotus
Ferry County: Republic
Douglas County: East Wenatchee · Bridgeport · Rock Island · Waterville · Mansfield
Cowlitz County: Longview · Kelso · Woodland · Kalama · Castle Rock
Columbia County: Dayton · Starbuck
Clark County: Camas · Battle Ground · Washougal · Ridgefield · La Center · Yacolt
Clallam County: Port Angeles · Sequim · Forks
Chelan County: Wenatchee · Chelan · Cashmere · Leavenworth · Entiat
Benton County: West Richland · Prosser · Benton City
Asotin County: Clarkston · Asotin
Adams County: Othello · Ritzville · Lind · Washtucna · Hatton
Washington landscaper insurance FAQ
Who licenses pesticide applicators in Washington?
The Washington State Department of Agriculture licenses commercial pesticide applicators in Washington. Confirm current categories and requirements with the agency.
How many landscaping businesses are in Washington?
The Census Bureau counted 3,194 landscaping service establishments in Washington in 2023, employing 19,278 people.
Where can a Washington landscaper check an insurer or file a complaint?
Contact the Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner, which oversees insurers doing business in the state.
Do Washington 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: Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner.
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Last updated October 15, 2026 · How we research