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

4.0

May 1, 2026

Training opportunities are solid, but management lacks clarity

Trimmer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good training opportunities, good access to gear

Cons

Unreasonable and opaque management decisions, sales do not always communicate

The Davey Tree Expert Company Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your insights. We appreciate your positive feedback on training and gear access. Your thoughts on management and communication are valuable, and we’re committed to fostering an environment that promotes clarity and collaboration. Please send your preferred contact information to us at review@davey.com for follow up.

1.0

Apr 20, 2026

Staying fit, but leadership and integrity are lacking

General manager accellerated trainee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great way to stay in shape

Cons

Lack of Leadership, lack of advancement, lack of integrity,

The Davey Tree Expert Company Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate your insights and are always striving to enhance our workplace culture and support for our team. Your input is valuable as we continue to make improvements. For follow up, please send contact information to review@davey.com.

3.0

Mar 31, 2026

Diverse roles offer opportunities, but management withholds info

Utility designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Diverse roles provides training and opportunities

Cons

Management can cherry pick details and withhold important information

The Davey Tree Expert Company Response

3mo

Thank you for the feedback. We are striving continuously to improve our processes to better serve our employees, and your input is valued.

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