Tree surgeon demographics and statistics in the US
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Tree surgeon gender statistics
8.0% of tree surgeons are women and 92.0% of tree surgeons are men.
- Male, 92.0%
- Female, 8.0%
Tree surgeon gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.0% |
| Female | 8.0% |
Tree surgeon gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,750
Female income
$51,004
Tree surgeon gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tree surgeon positions over time. Currently, 8.0% of tree surgeons are female.
Tree surgeon gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.27% | 17.73% |
| 2011 | 85.54% | 14.46% |
| 2012 | 85.49% | 14.51% |
| 2013 | 84.62% | 15.38% |
| 2014 | 85.12% | 14.88% |
| 2015 | 84.84% | 15.16% |
| 2016 | 83.86% | 16.14% |
| 2017 | 85.10% | 14.90% |
| 2018 | 89.47% | 10.53% |
| 2019 | 93.02% | 6.98% |
| 2020 | 95.00% | 5.00% |
| 2021 | 92.00% | 8.00% |
Tree surgeon related jobs gender ratio
We compared tree surgeons 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 Surgeon | 92% | 8% |
| Ground Crewman | 98% | 2% |
| Chemical Mixer/Loader | 98% | 2% |
| Tree Climber | 98% | 2% |
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Tree surgeon demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tree surgeons is White, which makes up 64.9% of all tree surgeons. Comparatively, 20.1% of tree surgeons are Hispanic or Latino and 7.5% of tree surgeons 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 surgeon race
| Tree surgeon 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 surgeon race and ethnicity over time
See how tree surgeon racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tree surgeon 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 surgeon wage gap by race
According to our data, asian tree surgeons have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino tree surgeons have the lowest average salary at $49,006.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,688 |
| White | $51,620 |
| Black or African American | $50,723 |
| Asian | $51,759 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,006 |
Average tree surgeon age
See how the average age of tree surgeons varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Tree surgeon 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 surgeon age breakdown
The average age of tree surgeons is 40+ years years old, representing 41% of the tree surgeon population.
Tree surgeon age breakdown
| Tree Surgeon Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 41% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Tree surgeon educational attainment
The most common degree for tree surgeons is high school diploma, with 41% of tree surgeons earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Associate, 24%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Diploma, 15%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Tree surgeons by degree level
| Tree surgeon degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Tree surgeon wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tree surgeons with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $53,677 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, tree surgeons earn a median annual income of $50,710 compared to $50,093 for tree surgeons with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,710 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,677 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,093 |
Tree surgeon employment statistics
Most tree surgeons work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where tree surgeons work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tree surgeons work.
Tree surgeon jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Tree surgeon jobs by company type
Employees with the tree surgeon job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most tree surgeons prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Tree surgeon jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 18% |
Tree surgeon jobs by industry
The most common industries for tree surgeons are government, construction and education.
Tree surgeon industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 15% |
| Construction | 15% |
| Education | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Tree surgeon turnover and employment statistics
Tree surgeon unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tree surgeons between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tree surgeon unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tree surgeon 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 surgeon tenure
The average tree surgeon stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 181 tree surgeons resumes in Zippia's database.
Tree surgeon tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Tree surgeon LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tree surgeons 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 Surgeon | 3.27% | - |
| Vine Pruner | 4.17% | 690 |
| Housekeeper/Laundry Aide | 4.45% | 93,634 |
| Carpet Cleaner | 4.88% | 35,751 |
| Applicator | 5.27% | 3,416 |
| Custodial Supervisor | 7.41% | 4,393 |
Similar tree surgeon jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Foreman | 2.17% | 13,732 |
| Vine Pruner | 4.17% | 690 |
| Housekeeper/Laundry Aide | 4.45% | 93,634 |
| Carpet Cleaner | 4.88% | 35,751 |
| Applicator | 5.27% | 3,416 |
| Custodial Supervisor | 7.41% | 4,393 |
Foreign languages spoken by tree surgeons
The most common foreign language among tree surgeons is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 20.0% and Greek is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- German, 20.0%
- Greek, 20.0%
Tree surgeon languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| German | 20.0% |
| Greek | 20.0% |
