Tree inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Tree inspector gender statistics
32.0% of tree inspectors are women and 68.0% of tree inspectors are men.
- Male, 68.0%
- Female, 32.0%
Tree inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 68.0% |
| Female | 32.0% |
Tree inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,625
Female income
$43,522
Tree inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tree inspector positions over time. Currently, 32.0% of tree inspectors are female.
Tree inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.79% | 31.21% |
| 2011 | 71.09% | 28.91% |
| 2012 | 68.36% | 31.64% |
| 2013 | 65.09% | 34.91% |
| 2014 | 67.98% | 32.02% |
| 2015 | 65.25% | 34.75% |
| 2016 | 56.40% | 43.60% |
| 2017 | 60.45% | 39.55% |
| 2018 | 64.57% | 35.43% |
| 2019 | 70.94% | 29.06% |
| 2020 | 69.65% | 30.35% |
| 2021 | 68.00% | 32.00% |
Tree inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared tree inspectors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, ditch rider and custom harvester have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Groom | 19% | 81% |
| Stable Hand | 20% | 80% |
| Nursery Worker | 22% | 78% |
| Tree Inspector | 68% | 32% |
| Hay Baler | 94% | 6% |
| Custom Harvester | 96% | 4% |
| Ditch Rider | 97% | 3% |
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Tree inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tree inspectors is White, which makes up 63.6% of all tree inspectors. Comparatively, 16.4% of tree inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 12.1% of tree inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 63.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Black or African American, 12.1%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- Asian, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Tree inspector race
| Tree inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 12.1% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| Asian | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Tree inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how tree inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tree inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.14% | 11.11% | 4.53% | 13.17% |
| 2011 | 68.55% | 11.29% | 3.63% | 12.50% |
| 2012 | 67.35% | 11.02% | 2.04% | 17.14% |
| 2013 | 67.11% | 9.65% | 3.95% | 16.23% |
| 2014 | 70.33% | 12.09% | 4.95% | 10.99% |
| 2015 | 66.50% | 10.66% | 3.05% | 17.26% |
| 2016 | 64.42% | 17.00% | 4.92% | 10.74% |
| 2017 | 66.50% | 9.50% | 4.50% | 16.00% |
| 2018 | 76.41% | 6.67% | 2.56% | 11.28% |
| 2019 | 73.90% | 9.17% | 2.55% | 11.72% |
| 2020 | 70.86% | 7.95% | 5.30% | 10.60% |
| 2021 | 63.64% | 12.12% | 3.64% | 16.36% |
Tree inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, white tree inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino tree inspectors have the lowest average salary at $49,333.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,878 |
| White | $55,285 |
| Black or African American | $52,286 |
| Asian | $50,542 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,333 |
Tree inspector age breakdown
The average age of tree inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the tree inspector population.
Tree inspector age breakdown
| Tree Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Tree inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for tree inspectors is bachelor's degree, with 73% of tree inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 7%
- Diploma, 7%
Tree inspectors by degree level
| Tree inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Diploma | 7% |
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Tree inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tree inspectors with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $53,452 annually. With a Associate degree, tree inspectors earn a median annual income of $53,127 compared to $47,961 for tree inspectors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,961 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,452 |
| No Education | $45,471 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,127 |
Tree inspector employment statistics
Company size where tree inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tree inspectors work.
Tree inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 36% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 27% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 9% |
Tree inspector turnover and employment statistics
Tree inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tree inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tree inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tree inspector unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.98% |
| 2011 | 4.59% |
| 2012 | 3.08% |
| 2013 | 3.80% |
| 2014 | 5.19% |
| 2015 | 3.52% |
| 2016 | 6.21% |
| 2017 | 8.07% |
| 2018 | 4.27% |
| 2019 | 2.76% |
| 2020 | 0.81% |
| 2021 | 5.22% |
Average tree inspector tenure
The average tree inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 28 tree inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Tree inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 44% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Tree inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tree inspectors that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Worker | 2.30% | 23,833 |
| Agricultural Produce Sorter | 4.58% | 21,488 |
| Tree Inspector | 8.23% | - |
| Kennel Manager | 8.43% | 4,989 |
Similar tree inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Worker | 2.30% | 23,833 |
| Agricultural Produce Sorter | 4.58% | 21,488 |
| Kennel Manager | 8.43% | 4,989 |
Foreign languages spoken by tree inspectors
The most common foreign language among tree inspectors is German at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Swedish at 33.3% and French is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- German, 33.3%
- Swedish, 33.3%
- French, 33.3%
Tree inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 33.3% |
| Swedish | 33.3% |
| French | 33.3% |