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 46 reviews)); "Coworkers were great and very helpful when starting out." ((in 19 reviews)); "Very fair and good training" ((in 14 reviews)); "Great employees" ((in 8 reviews))

What are the cons of working at The Davey Tree Expert Company according to real employee 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)); "Inconsistent communication" ((in 11 reviews)); "More focus on production than safety and quality." ((in 9 reviews)); "Bad upper management." ((in 7 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

Sep 22, 2025

Arborist apprentice

Tree climber/arborist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good if you are starting off in the trade, lots of room to move up.

Cons

low pay, hard work, Can be on the road at times

The Davey Tree Expert Company Response

9mo

Thank you for sharing your insights. We appreciate your feedback on growth opportunities and will take your comments regarding pay into consideration. We're always looking for ways to enhance the experience for our team members and value your perspective.

5.0

Aug 30, 2025

Great place to work

Tree climber/arborist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Solid culture of safety -Plenty of opportunity

Cons

-Some of your coworkers will smell bad after a long day's work

The Davey Tree Expert Company Response

10mo

Thank you for sharing your experience! It's great to hear that you appreciated our safety culture and the opportunities available. We value feedback on all aspects of the workplace, including team dynamics, as we strive to create the best environment for everyone.

4.0

Aug 25, 2025

Good place to get a start

Tree trimmer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent training for getting started climbing. Guaranteed hours and year round work. Room for growth.

Cons

Depending on your regular foreman, you may or may not desire additional training in more modern skills. Pay is below standard but benefits almost make up for it.

The Davey Tree Expert Company Response

10mo

Thank you for sharing your insights. We're glad to hear you found value in the training and growth opportunities. Your feedback is important, and we'll take it into consideration as we strive to enhance the experience for our team members.

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