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

Mar 19, 2026

Overall good for people new to the industry

Utility arborist apprentice i

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Good experience for people new to the industry. Its crew dependant but coworkers can be fun to work with and very knowledgeable if youre with the right crew.

Cons

Poor managment/communication at times and issues with equipment.

The Davey Tree Expert Company Response

3mo

Hi - We appreciate you rating your experience with us. If you have any questions or concerns, please send them to review@davey.com so that we can follow up.

3.0

Mar 12, 2026

Poor local management great company

Client services

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Loved working for davey tree in other states and have had great experiences with them and their services. The experience as an employee is dependent upon which local shop you work at, as each has a very different culture dependent upon the GM/ district manager.

Cons

The Murfreesboro TN shop is not a good example of a shining davey office to work for. Poor leadership poor communication high ego from leadership unfair and inequitable treatment to women.

The Davey Tree Expert Company Response

4mo

Thank you for sharing your insights. We appreciate your feedback about the workplace dynamics and leadership experiences. Each location has its own unique culture, and we're always striving to enhance the work environment for everyone. Your perspective is valuable as we work towards continuous improvement. Please send details to review@davey.com for follow up.

1.0

Mar 11, 2026

Unethical immoral,

Assistant crew leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

weekly pay some good people

Cons

Under paid, No bonuses, stingy with vacation, Hostile supervision, management assaulting employees physically verbally hostile to employees. Tolerates drug use. issue proper work ware

The Davey Tree Expert Company Response

4mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We value all input and are committed to creating a positive work environment. Your points will be considered as we strive to enhance our workplace culture and employee satisfaction. Please send details to us at review@davey.com if you'd like us to follow up.

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