Tree specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Tree specialist gender statistics
10.6% of tree specialists are women and 89.4% of tree specialists are men.
- Male, 89.4%
- Female, 10.6%
Tree specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.4% |
| Female | 10.6% |
Tree specialist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,560
Female income
$47,751
Tree specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tree specialist positions over time. Currently, 10.6% of tree specialists are female.
Tree specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.34% | 22.66% |
| 2011 | 81.30% | 18.70% |
| 2012 | 81.24% | 18.76% |
| 2013 | 80.18% | 19.82% |
| 2014 | 80.79% | 19.21% |
| 2015 | 80.45% | 19.55% |
| 2016 | 79.25% | 20.75% |
| 2017 | 80.76% | 19.24% |
| 2018 | 86.20% | 13.80% |
| 2019 | 90.74% | 9.26% |
| 2020 | 93.32% | 6.68% |
| 2021 | 89.42% | 10.58% |
Tree specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared tree specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, tree climber and chemical mixer/loader have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mall Plant Caretaker | 32% | 68% |
| Tree Specialist | 89% | 11% |
| Ground Crewman | 98% | 2% |
| Chemical Mixer/Loader | 98% | 2% |
| Tree Climber | 98% | 2% |
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Tree specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tree specialists is White, which makes up 64.9% of all tree specialists. Comparatively, 20.1% of tree specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 7.5% of tree specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 64.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.1%
- Black or African American, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.8%
- Asian, 1.0%
Tree specialist race
| Tree specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.1% |
| Black or African American | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
| Asian | 1.0% |
Tree specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how tree specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tree specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.68% | 8.96% | 1.38% | 28.40% |
| 2011 | 58.13% | 10.02% | 1.38% | 27.60% |
| 2012 | 59.37% | 9.94% | 1.40% | 26.34% |
| 2013 | 59.26% | 9.20% | 1.30% | 27.47% |
| 2014 | 59.98% | 9.10% | 1.29% | 26.57% |
| 2015 | 60.31% | 9.18% | 1.71% | 26.13% |
| 2016 | 60.35% | 9.12% | 1.41% | 26.11% |
| 2017 | 61.73% | 8.47% | 1.34% | 25.44% |
| 2018 | 71.10% | 4.83% | 0.82% | 20.69% |
| 2019 | 72.77% | 4.46% | 0.93% | 18.96% |
| 2020 | 67.51% | 7.55% | 0.91% | 19.11% |
| 2021 | 64.86% | 7.54% | 1.02% | 20.07% |
Tree specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian tree specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino tree specialists have the lowest average salary at $46,244.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,514 |
| White | $48,214 |
| Black or African American | $47,540 |
| Asian | $48,318 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,244 |
Average tree specialist age
See how the average age of tree specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Tree specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 35 | |
| White | 35 | |
| Black or African American | 36.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
Tree specialist age breakdown
The average age of tree specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 41% of the tree specialist population.
Tree specialist age breakdown
| Tree Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 41% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Tree specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for tree specialists is bachelor's degree, with 40% of tree specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 29% and high school diploma degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 40%
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Tree specialists by degree level
| Tree specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Tree specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tree specialists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $49,749 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, tree specialists earn a median annual income of $47,530 compared to $47,066 for tree specialists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,530 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,749 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,066 |
Tree specialist employment statistics
Most tree specialists work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where tree specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tree specialists work.
Tree specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 19% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Tree specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the tree specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most tree specialists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Tree specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 77% |
| Government | 11% |
Tree specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for tree specialists are construction, retail and government.
Tree specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 12% |
| Retail | 12% |
| Government | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Education | 6% |
| Utilities | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
Tree specialist turnover and employment statistics
Tree specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tree specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tree specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tree specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.48% |
| 2011 | 16.48% |
| 2012 | 15.70% |
| 2013 | 14.62% |
| 2014 | 13.12% |
| 2015 | 11.22% |
| 2016 | 9.88% |
| 2017 | 9.97% |
| 2018 | 6.35% |
| 2019 | 5.32% |
| 2020 | 7.47% |
| 2021 | 7.73% |
Average tree specialist tenure
The average tree specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 237 tree specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Tree specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Tree specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tree specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Foreman | 2.17% | 13,732 |
| Tree Specialist | 3.27% | - |
| Ground Worker | 4.17% | 33,720 |
| Suite Attendant | 4.45% | 86,491 |
| Floor Attendant | 4.88% | 60,528 |
| Weed Inspector | 5.27% | 16,556 |
| Housekeeper Supervisor | 7.41% | 50,416 |
Similar tree specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Foreman | 2.17% | 13,732 |
| Ground Worker | 4.17% | 33,720 |
| Suite Attendant | 4.45% | 86,491 |
| Floor Attendant | 4.88% | 60,528 |
| Weed Inspector | 5.27% | 16,556 |
| Housekeeper Supervisor | 7.41% | 50,416 |
Foreign languages spoken by tree specialists
The most common foreign language among tree specialists is Spanish at 36.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 18.2% and Greek is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 36.4%
- French, 18.2%
- Greek, 9.1%
- Persian, 9.1%
- Hindi, 9.1%
- Other, 18.1%
Tree specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.4% |
| French | 18.2% |
| Greek | 9.1% |
| Persian | 9.1% |
| Hindi | 9.1% |
| Other | 18.1% |