Does The Davey Tree Expert Company pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, The Davey Tree Expert Company employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at The Davey Tree Expert Company. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at The Davey Tree Expert Company?

65% of The Davey Tree Expert Company employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated The Davey Tree Expert Company 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at The Davey Tree Expert Company?

Consulting Utility Forester (38) , Arborist (34) , Foreman (25) , Tree Climber/Arborist (22) , Plant Health Care Technician (21) , Tree Trimmer (15) , GIS Technician (14) , Manager (12) , Utility Arborist (12) , Project Manager (11) , Tree Climber (10) , Consulting Utility Forester CUF (9) , Groundsman (9) , Intern (9) , Utility Designer (9)

What are the pros of working at The Davey Tree Expert Company according to real employee reviews?

"job has good pay and schedule" ((in 58 reviews)); "Coworkers were great and very helpful when starting out." ((in 20 reviews)); "Very fair and good training" ((in 14 reviews)); "Great employees" ((in 8 reviews)); "A flexible schedule and a good hourly rate." ((in 6 reviews))

What are the cons of working at The Davey Tree Expert Company according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management, employees not treated well" ((in 60 reviews)); "Long hours and hot outside" ((in 23 reviews)); "Even managers do field work which was unbelievable to me and should have been a red flag." ((in 16 reviews)); "More focus on production than safety and quality." ((in 9 reviews)); "Communication not very good with mgmt" ((in 9 reviews))

What are employees saying about The Davey Tree Expert Company layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about The Davey Tree Expert Company layoffs and their outlook for job security at The Davey Tree Expert Company in 2026.

What are the top reviewed The Davey Tree Expert Company locations?

Kent , Chicago , New York , San Francisco , Richfield , Houston , San Jose , San Diego , Nashville , Denver , Worcester , Atlanta , Chantilly , Akron , Cleveland , Santa Cruz , Santa Rosa , Seattle , Baltimore , Jacksonville , Rochester , Detroit , Grand Rapids , Oklahoma City , Austin , Minneapolis , Columbus , San Luis Obispo , Vallejo , Naperville

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3.6

65% would recommend to a friend

(750 total reviews)

Patrick M. Covey

82% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Culture & values

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Career opportunities

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Senior management

The Davey Tree Expert Company has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 750 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The The Davey Tree Expert Company employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Agriculture industry (3.7 stars).

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750 reviews

3.0

Jul 15, 2026

Great foreman but concerns about team reliability

Bucket operator

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Pros

General forman was awesome and knowledgeable!

Cons

A lot of the guys are drug addicts

1.0

Jun 13, 2026

Catastrophic injury while at work and denial of workman's comp

Environmental compliance technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent stock growth as this huge company is enrolling lots of people in profitable Anthem Health Plans that drive huge profits due to the poor benefits offered to their customers.

Cons

Poor health benefits (I paid $7,000/yr over seven years and still had to spend $25,000 for my hip replacement surgery, for an ATV accident I received while at work.

The Davey Tree Expert Company Response

1mo

Thank you for sharing your experience. We value all feedback as it helps us improve. Your insights on benefits are noted, and we continually strive to enhance our offerings. If you have more thoughts to share, please reach out to review@davey.com.

5.0

May 28, 2026

Good hours and pay, but crew lead dissatisfaction

Arborist groundsman

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good hours good pay amazing work

Cons

Crew lead hate their job

The Davey Tree Expert Company Response

1mo

Thank you for sharing your perspective. We value feedback as it helps us grow. We are committed to fostering a transparent and respectful environment for all team members. Your insights are appreciated.

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