There are currently an estimated 66,000 arborists in the United States. The arborist job market is expected to grow by 2.4% between 2022 and 2032.
How employable are arborists?
CareerExplorer rates arborists with a D employability rating, meaning this career should provide weak employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 10,600 arborists. That number is based on 1,600 additional arborists, and the retirement of 9,000 existing arborists.
What’s the supply of arborists?
The arborist industry is concentrated in California, Texas, Florida
Arborist job market by state
| State Name | Employed Arborists |
|---|---|
| California | 5,830 |
| Texas | 4,010 |
| Florida | 2,910 |
| Pennsylvania | 2,750 |
| North Carolina | 2,020 |
| Maryland | 1,770 |
| Michigan | 1,510 |
| New York | 1,160 |
| Massachusetts | 1,150 |
| Missouri | 1,090 |
| Oklahoma | 990 |
| Georgia | 930 |
| Tennessee | 910 |
| Ohio | 900 |
| Kentucky | 810 |
| Oregon | 810 |
| Connecticut | 610 |
| South Carolina | 590 |
| Minnesota | 550 |
| Washington | 540 |
| New Hampshire | 500 |
| Wisconsin | 480 |
| Maine | 460 |
| Indiana | 440 |
| Illinois | 370 |
| Iowa | 340 |
| Hawaii | 340 |
| Arkansas | 330 |
| Arizona | 330 |
| Vermont | 320 |
| Alabama | 300 |
| Mississippi | 260 |
| Puerto Rico | 250 |
| West Virginia | 250 |
| South Dakota | 230 |
| Louisiana | 230 |
| Alaska | 190 |
| Nevada | 170 |
| Rhode Island | 90 |
| Montana | 60 |