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 56 reviews)); "Union gig so good benefits" ((in 44 reviews)); "Good people to work with" ((in 34 reviews)); "Coworkers were great and very helpful when starting out." ((in 21 reviews)); "Very fair and good training" ((in 13 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 22 reviews)); "Even managers do field work which was unbelievable to me and should have been a red flag." ((in 16 reviews)); "Communication not very good with mgmt" ((in 11 reviews)); "More focus on production than safety and quality." ((in 8 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?

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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

Dec 10, 2025

Pros and Cons

Environmental technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You get to work outside, and they pay for you to get certain education advancements

Cons

Budgeting makes the job both fast and slow paced in an unpredictable manor

The Davey Tree Expert Company Response

7mo

Thank you for sharing your insights! We're glad to hear you appreciate the outdoor work and educational opportunities. Your feedback about the job pace is valuable as we continue to enhance the experience for our team. We appreciate your contribution to our mission!

4.0

Dec 8, 2025

Incredibly Informative

Conservationgroundsperson and phc technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Information and training flows freely, and everyone is happy to lend a helping hand

Cons

Very few opportunities for upward advancement

The Davey Tree Expert Company Response

7mo

Thank you for sharing your insights! We appreciate your positive comments about our training and team support. We're always evaluating ways to enhance growth opportunities for our team members. Your feedback is valuable as we continue to develop our workplace culture.

5.0

Nov 26, 2025

Great place to grow

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work-life balance, nice co-workers, great company culture, fair compensation, open to learning and adapting new ideas and solutions

Cons

Work can feel repetitive sometimes, some slower seasons, some processes can take a bit long

The Davey Tree Expert Company Response

7mo

Thank you for sharing your insights! It's great to hear that you appreciate the work-life balance and company culture. We value your feedback and are committed to fostering an environment that encourages growth and collaboration. Your perspective helps us continue to evolve and improve together.

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