Landscaping Companies — US Industry Report
Official NAICS classification: Landscaping services (56173)
The landscaping services industry in the United States generated an estimated ~$158.9B in annual revenue across 118.0K establishments employing 802.9K workers (Census Bureau). This 24-page report analyzes industry performance, competitive dynamics, and delivers 5-year growth forecasts.
Industry Snapshot
- ▸Landscaping revenue growth has substantially outpaced construction sector expansion over the long term
- ▸Payroll costs rising faster than employment levels across the landscaping services sector
- ▸Fragmented industry continues to expand at rates exceeding overall economic growth
- ▸Landscaping compensation increases have significantly outpaced inflation trends
Table of Contents
Key takeaways, industry definition, and current state overview. Covers the industry's scope, principal activities, NAICS classification context, and a concise snapshot of where the industry stands today. Reading this alone gives decision-makers the high-level picture they need before diving into data-backed chapters.
Historical performance analysis covering establishments, employment, and payroll (2012-2025). Examines what has driven industry performance in recent years, how the industry has responded to macroeconomic cycles, and which operating conditions have shaped revenue and labor dynamics. Includes source-cited tables and year-by-year data points.
5-year projections (2026-2030) with base case, bull case, and bear case scenarios. Each scenario combines historical trends, macroeconomic indicators from FRED, and industry-specific signals. Addresses questions on expected trajectory, forecast risk, downside drivers, and the assumptions behind each scenario.
Growth drivers, risk factors, and external environment analysis. Unpacks the forces that will shape the industry over the forecast horizon — demographic shifts, regulatory changes, technology adoption, and cyclical exposure. Frames both the upside opportunities and the structural risks operators and investors should weigh.
Market structure overview, barriers to entry, and competitive dynamics. Describes how the industry is organized between large incumbents and smaller operators, how fragmented or concentrated it is, and the typical strategies firms use to compete. Named companies and market-share figures are covered at Standard tier and above.
Cost structure, labor requirements, technology factors, and the regulatory environment. Examines where operators spend, how sensitive margins are to input costs, what workforce and technology investments are typical, and which compliance and regulatory constraints shape day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats — each supported by concrete evidence from the underlying data. Moves beyond generic bullet points by tying each SWOT element to specific metrics, structural trends, or external forces identified elsewhere in the report. Useful for strategic planning and risk assessment.
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The Landscaping services industry (NAICS 56173) encompasses 118.0K establishments in the United States employing 802.9K workers, generating an estimated ~$158.9B in annual revenue (Census Bureau). Classified within Administrative and Support Services, the industry is positioned in a mature phase of its life cycle.
This report examines historical performance trends (2012-2025), competitive structure, geographic distribution, and provides a 5-year outlook (2026-2030) with growth drivers, risk factors, and industry-specific SWOT analysis.
Products & Services
Key service categories in the Landscaping services industry.
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Top Questions Answered
What is the market size of the Landscaping services industry?
The Landscaping services industry generated ~$115.4B in revenue (US Census Economic Census, 2022). Full analysis available in report.
How fast has the Landscaping services industry been growing?
The Landscaping services industry has demonstrated strong, sustained growth over the past decade, consistently outpacing the broader U.S. economy. Full analysis available in report.
What does the Landscaping services industry include?
NAICS 56173 covers establishments primarily engaged in providing landscape care and maintenance services, as well as those installing trees, shrubs, plants, lawns, and gardens. Full analysis available in report.
How many landscaping businesses operate in the U.S.?
As of 2023, approximately 118,000 establishments operate within the U.S. Landscaping services industry, employing roughly 802,900 workers (Census CBP, 2023). Full analysis available in report.
What is the competitive landscape like in landscaping services?
The landscaping services industry features low barriers to entry — requiring modest startup capital and no universal licensing requirement — which sustains a large base of small independent operators... Full analysis available in report.
What is the outlook for the Landscaping services industry?
The Landscaping services industry is projected to continue its growth trajectory, supported by favorable demographic trends including aging homeowners who increasingly outsource yard maintenance and... Full analysis available in report.
How does compensation compare across roles and regions in landscaping?
Compensation in landscaping services varies considerably by role, with crew laborers and equipment operators sitting at the lower end of the wage spectrum while certified arborists, irrigation... Full analysis available in report.
What separates the largest landscaping companies from smaller operators?
The industry's top tier consists of national platform operators that have scaled through acquisitions of regional firms, enabling them to serve multi-site commercial clients — including retail... Full analysis available in report.
Get complete answers with detailed growth rates, forecasts, and competitive analysis.
Methodology
This report is produced using AI-assisted analysis of official US government data sources. Our methodology combines automated data collection from federal statistical databases with AI-assisted synthesis and validation. Every numerical claim undergoes a validation pass against source data.
The Census Bureau's County Business Patterns and Economic Census provide establishment counts, employment, and payroll broken out by NAICS industry and geography. The Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW program supplies wage data by industry. The Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) service contributes macroeconomic indicators used for industry forecasting — GDP, interest rates, housing starts, and sector-specific indices.
Data freshness varies by source: Census CBP has a ~2 year lag, BLS lags 6-9 months, and FRED provides near real-time macroeconomic data. Each report includes a data currency section showing exact year ranges.
Read our full methodology →Data Sources
Every chart, table, and claim in this report traces back to a published federal statistical database. Each data point in the PDF shows its source so you can verify it against the original dataset.
- U.S. Census Bureau — County Business Patterns & Economic Census
- Bureau of Labor Statistics — QCEW
- Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Report Details
Industry Classification (NAICS)
Where this industry sits in the North American Industry Classification System.
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