There are currently an estimated 60,100 arborists in the United States. The arborist job market is expected to grow by 3.3% between 2024 and 2034.
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 2,000 arborists.
What’s the supply of arborists?
The arborist industry is concentrated in California, Texas, New York
Arborist job market by state
| State Name | Employed Arborists |
|---|---|
| California | 9,610 |
| Texas | 4,460 |
| New York | 3,750 |
| Pennsylvania | 3,160 |
| Florida | 2,770 |
| Massachusetts | 2,090 |
| Indiana | 1,850 |
| Michigan | 1,840 |
| Oregon | 1,610 |
| North Carolina | 1,560 |
| Ohio | 1,460 |
| West Virginia | 1,420 |
| Colorado | 1,200 |
| Wisconsin | 1,190 |
| Virginia | 1,070 |
| Georgia | 1,030 |
| Kentucky | 1,020 |
| Missouri | 970 |
| Alabama | 890 |
| Oklahoma | 860 |
| Maryland | 730 |
| Tennessee | 710 |
| Illinois | 700 |
| Washington | 700 |
| South Carolina | 430 |
| Vermont | 430 |
| Kansas | 390 |
| Iowa | 380 |
| Connecticut | 360 |
| New Hampshire | 330 |
| Arkansas | 290 |
| South Dakota | 270 |
| Mississippi | 260 |
| Montana | 230 |
| Utah | 200 |
| Nevada | 190 |
| Hawaii | 170 |
| Louisiana | 120 |
| Rhode Island | 110 |