Tree Service Industry Statistics

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Tree Service Industry Statistics

From 2024’s $420B U.S. home improvement spend to a forecast that the tree care market keeps growing at a 6.5% CAGR through 2033, this page explains why tree services are getting pulled tighter into weather response, technology, and utility work. You will also see the demand jump behind downed tree cleanup and how mobile search, SEO, and field software are reshaping who wins calls after storms.

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Key Statistics

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The U.S. home improvement market was $420B in 2024 (a key spend category that commonly includes landscaping and tree-related services)

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76% of tree-related industry decision-makers expect to increase spending on technology in 2024

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Tree trimming is a common line item for utility vegetation management; in the U.S., there were 2.0 million vegetation management work orders in 2023 for one large utility program reported by industry vendors

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In 2023, 55% of U.S. households experienced at least one property damage event related to weather hazards, increasing demand for post-storm tree services

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The National Weather Service recorded 24,000+ reports of high-wind events nationwide in 2023 (events that often lead to downed-tree cleanup)

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4.5 million electric customer outages were caused by Hurricane-level wind events in the U.S. in 2022, often triggering tree trimming and emergency response work

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On average, homeowners in the U.S. have 1.4 trees within 30 feet of their homes, affecting siting-related risk and trimming needs

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The U.S. Forest Service reports that hazardous fuels reduction can reduce wildfire risk; treatments can reduce fire intensity and spread under modeled conditions (supporting removal/pruning markets)

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Urban trees provide stormwater benefits by reducing runoff and improving infiltration; quantified ecosystem service studies find meaningful reductions in runoff volumes in managed urban settings

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A 2019 peer-reviewed meta-analysis found that pesticide exposure and occupational contact risks can cause measurable health outcomes in outdoor workers; this supports demand for safer integrated vegetation management rather than ad-hoc chemical approaches

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A 2020 peer-reviewed study estimated that urban trees can remove about 0.12–0.24% of PM2.5 annually per capita in many temperate cities (can motivate ongoing maintenance funding)

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A 2018 systematic review reported health benefits from urban green space including lower stress and improved mental health outcomes (supporting continued investment in tree maintenance)

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimated that vegetation can reduce stormwater runoff volumes; modeled results show large reductions under typical green infrastructure designs

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Asia Pacific accounts for 28.1% of the global tree care services market revenue in 2023 (as stated in the report’s regional breakdown)

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6.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) forecast for the tree care market during 2024–2033

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7.1% CAGR forecast for the landscaping services market during 2024–2032

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4.3% CAGR forecast for the utility vegetation management market during 2024–2033

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In the U.S., 28% of surveyed homeowners used online search to find a landscaping or tree service contractor in 2023

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In a 2024 survey of local service consumers, 71% said they used Google to research a local business before contacting them

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Mobile accounts for 61% of U.S. web visits in many local purchase journeys, increasing the importance of mobile booking for tree service leads

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In 2024, 61% of U.S. small businesses used SEO to acquire customers

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In a 2023 market forecast, Gartner projected the field service management software market to reach $8.6B in 2022 (category context for FSM adoption)

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In 2023, 24% of field service organizations were using mobile apps for technicians (affecting time-to-completion tracking in tree care)

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The U.S. Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) reports that 5,808 fatal work injuries occurred in 2021 (baseline for trend comparisons)

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2018–2020 data from NIOSH found that workplace deaths from falls to a lower level were a leading cause in the construction and extraction industries

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Hydraulic excavators were associated with 1,000+ U.S. nonfatal injuries in the BLS/FOI context; this informs equipment safety practices used by tree services for stump removal

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In 2023, “Motor vehicle” accidents were among leading causes of nonfatal injuries in the occupational injury profile context used for fleet safety and cost management

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The U.S. consumer price index for landscaping services increased by 3.7% year-over-year in 2024 (affecting contractors’ costs and pricing)

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The U.S. Producer Price Index for “Electric Power” rose by 7.5% year-over-year in 2024 (relevant to fuel/power-intensive operations and equipment charging)

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Diesel fuel prices in the U.S. averaged $4.10 per gallon in April 2024 (fuel cost driver for tree service fleets)

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In 2023, Landscaping and Groundskeeping workers had a median weekly wage of $682 in the U.S.

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In 2023, loggers had a median hourly wage of $20.36 in the U.S. (adjacent skilled labor for tree removal operations)

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In 2023, electrical workers had a median hourly wage of $34.48 in the U.S. (relevant where utility coordination is needed for line-clearance trimming)

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1.0 million job openings projected for landscapers and groundskeeping workers in the U.S. over 2022–2032

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Median annual wage of $44,300 for landscapers and groundskeeping workers in the U.S. (May 2023)

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Median annual wage of $48,000 for tree trimmers and pruners in the U.S. (May 2023)

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81% of consumers who search for local services on a smartphone contact a business within 24 hours (Google-local intent study, 2018)

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62% of consumers use reviews when deciding on a local business (local consumer review survey, 2023)

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9.2 million calls to 911 were placed for weather-related incidents during 2017–2019 (use in storm-response emergency workload planning)

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13.7% of fatal work injuries in 2022 were due to falls, slips, or trips (CFOI)

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1.3% of all workplace injuries were associated with struck-by hazards in 2021 (OSHA injury profile)

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2.4 times higher odds of injury among workers reporting inadequate fall protection in tree-climbing work (study estimate, 2016)

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17% average reduction in truck/crew idle time achieved by route optimization software deployments (case-study aggregate, 2021)

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15–20% reduction in paper processing and administrative overhead reported after mobile field forms adoption (survey synthesis, 2020)

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8.7% average increase in equipment rental prices for construction and mining machinery in the U.S. in 2023 (rental cost driver for stump grinders/chippers)

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The U.S. home improvement market reached $420 billion in 2024, and the tree service side of it is being reshaped by both storm damage and a faster shift to tech. When 76% of tree-related decision makers expect to increase technology spending and weather hazards drive property damage for most households, it raises a practical question for contractors and utility crews alike. What changes when your busiest season also becomes your most data dependent one.

Key Takeaways

  • The U.S. home improvement market was $420B in 2024 (a key spend category that commonly includes landscaping and tree-related services)
  • 76% of tree-related industry decision-makers expect to increase spending on technology in 2024
  • Tree trimming is a common line item for utility vegetation management; in the U.S., there were 2.0 million vegetation management work orders in 2023 for one large utility program reported by industry vendors
  • In 2023, 55% of U.S. households experienced at least one property damage event related to weather hazards, increasing demand for post-storm tree services
  • The National Weather Service recorded 24,000+ reports of high-wind events nationwide in 2023 (events that often lead to downed-tree cleanup)
  • 4.5 million electric customer outages were caused by Hurricane-level wind events in the U.S. in 2022, often triggering tree trimming and emergency response work
  • Urban trees provide stormwater benefits by reducing runoff and improving infiltration; quantified ecosystem service studies find meaningful reductions in runoff volumes in managed urban settings
  • A 2019 peer-reviewed meta-analysis found that pesticide exposure and occupational contact risks can cause measurable health outcomes in outdoor workers; this supports demand for safer integrated vegetation management rather than ad-hoc chemical approaches
  • A 2020 peer-reviewed study estimated that urban trees can remove about 0.12–0.24% of PM2.5 annually per capita in many temperate cities (can motivate ongoing maintenance funding)
  • Asia Pacific accounts for 28.1% of the global tree care services market revenue in 2023 (as stated in the report’s regional breakdown)
  • 6.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) forecast for the tree care market during 2024–2033
  • 7.1% CAGR forecast for the landscaping services market during 2024–2032
  • In the U.S., 28% of surveyed homeowners used online search to find a landscaping or tree service contractor in 2023
  • In a 2024 survey of local service consumers, 71% said they used Google to research a local business before contacting them
  • Mobile accounts for 61% of U.S. web visits in many local purchase journeys, increasing the importance of mobile booking for tree service leads

From post storm cleanup to tech driven lead generation, tree care demand is rising as costs and safety needs grow.

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Risk & Resilience

1In 2023, 55% of U.S. households experienced at least one property damage event related to weather hazards, increasing demand for post-storm tree services[4]
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2The National Weather Service recorded 24,000+ reports of high-wind events nationwide in 2023 (events that often lead to downed-tree cleanup)[5]
Verified
34.5 million electric customer outages were caused by Hurricane-level wind events in the U.S. in 2022, often triggering tree trimming and emergency response work[6]
Directional
4On average, homeowners in the U.S. have 1.4 trees within 30 feet of their homes, affecting siting-related risk and trimming needs[7]
Verified
5The U.S. Forest Service reports that hazardous fuels reduction can reduce wildfire risk; treatments can reduce fire intensity and spread under modeled conditions (supporting removal/pruning markets)[8]
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Risk & Resilience Interpretation

With 55% of U.S. households reporting weather-related property damage and 24,000-plus high-wind events recorded in 2023, the Risk & Resilience angle is clear that more frequent storms are driving sustained, urgent demand for post-storm tree cleanup and preventive trimming.

More related reading

Environmental & Benefits

1Urban trees provide stormwater benefits by reducing runoff and improving infiltration; quantified ecosystem service studies find meaningful reductions in runoff volumes in managed urban settings[9]
Verified
2A 2019 peer-reviewed meta-analysis found that pesticide exposure and occupational contact risks can cause measurable health outcomes in outdoor workers; this supports demand for safer integrated vegetation management rather than ad-hoc chemical approaches[10]
Verified
3A 2020 peer-reviewed study estimated that urban trees can remove about 0.12–0.24% of PM2.5 annually per capita in many temperate cities (can motivate ongoing maintenance funding)[11]
Directional
4A 2018 systematic review reported health benefits from urban green space including lower stress and improved mental health outcomes (supporting continued investment in tree maintenance)[12]
Verified
5The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimated that vegetation can reduce stormwater runoff volumes; modeled results show large reductions under typical green infrastructure designs[13]
Directional

Environmental & Benefits Interpretation

Environmental and benefits data show that well-managed urban trees and green infrastructure can meaningfully cut stormwater runoff while also improving air quality and public wellbeing, including reducing PM2.5 by about 0.12 to 0.24% per capita each year in many temperate cities.

Market Size

1Asia Pacific accounts for 28.1% of the global tree care services market revenue in 2023 (as stated in the report’s regional breakdown)[14]
Directional
26.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) forecast for the tree care market during 2024–2033[15]
Verified
37.1% CAGR forecast for the landscaping services market during 2024–2032[16]
Verified
44.3% CAGR forecast for the utility vegetation management market during 2024–2033[17]
Verified

Market Size Interpretation

For the Market Size angle, the tree care services sector is showing strong momentum with Asia Pacific already contributing 28.1% of 2023 revenue and expected to grow at a 6.5% CAGR through 2033, while closely related segments like landscaping and utility vegetation management are also projected to expand at 7.1% and 4.3% respectively.

More related reading

User Adoption

1In the U.S., 28% of surveyed homeowners used online search to find a landscaping or tree service contractor in 2023[18]
Verified
2In a 2024 survey of local service consumers, 71% said they used Google to research a local business before contacting them[19]
Directional
3Mobile accounts for 61% of U.S. web visits in many local purchase journeys, increasing the importance of mobile booking for tree service leads[20]
Verified
4In 2024, 61% of U.S. small businesses used SEO to acquire customers[21]
Verified
5In a 2023 market forecast, Gartner projected the field service management software market to reach $8.6B in 2022 (category context for FSM adoption)[22]
Verified
6In 2023, 24% of field service organizations were using mobile apps for technicians (affecting time-to-completion tracking in tree care)[23]
Single source

User Adoption Interpretation

For user adoption in tree services, homeowners and small businesses clearly lean into digital research and mobile, with 71% using Google to vet local businesses and mobile driving 61% of U.S. web visits, making mobile friendly booking and search driven acquisition essential.

Safety & Labor

1The U.S. Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) reports that 5,808 fatal work injuries occurred in 2021 (baseline for trend comparisons)[24]
Verified
22018–2020 data from NIOSH found that workplace deaths from falls to a lower level were a leading cause in the construction and extraction industries[25]
Verified
3Hydraulic excavators were associated with 1,000+ U.S. nonfatal injuries in the BLS/FOI context; this informs equipment safety practices used by tree services for stump removal[26]
Directional
4In 2023, “Motor vehicle” accidents were among leading causes of nonfatal injuries in the occupational injury profile context used for fleet safety and cost management[27]
Verified

Safety & Labor Interpretation

From the Safety and Labor perspective, the scale of harm is clear with 5,808 fatal work injuries reported in 2021, and the pattern of high-risk exposures shows up again as falls to a lower level were a leading cause in 2018 to 2020 while motor vehicle incidents remained a top driver of nonfatal injuries in 2023.

Cost Analysis

1The U.S. consumer price index for landscaping services increased by 3.7% year-over-year in 2024 (affecting contractors’ costs and pricing)[28]
Verified
2The U.S. Producer Price Index for “Electric Power” rose by 7.5% year-over-year in 2024 (relevant to fuel/power-intensive operations and equipment charging)[29]
Verified
3Diesel fuel prices in the U.S. averaged $4.10 per gallon in April 2024 (fuel cost driver for tree service fleets)[30]
Verified
4In 2023, Landscaping and Groundskeeping workers had a median weekly wage of $682 in the U.S.[31]
Directional
5In 2023, loggers had a median hourly wage of $20.36 in the U.S. (adjacent skilled labor for tree removal operations)[32]
Verified
6In 2023, electrical workers had a median hourly wage of $34.48 in the U.S. (relevant where utility coordination is needed for line-clearance trimming)[33]
Verified

Cost Analysis Interpretation

For cost analysis in the tree service industry, 2024 pressures are clearly rising as landscaping services costs jumped 3.7% year over year and electric power costs surged 7.5%, while diesel averaged $4.10 per gallon and skilled labor remains a significant wage factor at $682 per week for groundskeeping workers.

More related reading

Employment Demand

11.0 million job openings projected for landscapers and groundskeeping workers in the U.S. over 2022–2032[34]
Verified
2Median annual wage of $44,300 for landscapers and groundskeeping workers in the U.S. (May 2023)[35]
Verified
3Median annual wage of $48,000 for tree trimmers and pruners in the U.S. (May 2023)[36]
Verified

Employment Demand Interpretation

Employment demand in the U.S. tree and landscaping workforce looks strong as the sector is projected to generate 1.0 million job openings for landscapers and groundskeeping workers from 2022 to 2032, with competitive median pay that can reach $48,000 for tree trimmers and pruners as of May 2023.

Customer Behavior

181% of consumers who search for local services on a smartphone contact a business within 24 hours (Google-local intent study, 2018)[37]
Single source
262% of consumers use reviews when deciding on a local business (local consumer review survey, 2023)[38]
Verified

Customer Behavior Interpretation

From a customer behavior standpoint, Tree Service businesses that get contacted quickly have a clear edge since 81% of smartphone users who search for local services reach out within 24 hours and 62% rely on online reviews when choosing a provider.

More related reading

Operational Risks

19.2 million calls to 911 were placed for weather-related incidents during 2017–2019 (use in storm-response emergency workload planning)[39]
Verified
213.7% of fatal work injuries in 2022 were due to falls, slips, or trips (CFOI)[40]
Single source
31.3% of all workplace injuries were associated with struck-by hazards in 2021 (OSHA injury profile)[41]
Single source

Operational Risks Interpretation

Operational Risks in the tree service industry are shaped by both the sheer emergency load from extreme weather, with 9.2 million 911 calls for weather-related incidents from 2017 to 2019, and persistent on-the-job hazards, where 13.7% of fatal injuries in 2022 involved falls, slips, or trips.

Technology & Costs

12.4 times higher odds of injury among workers reporting inadequate fall protection in tree-climbing work (study estimate, 2016)[42]
Single source
217% average reduction in truck/crew idle time achieved by route optimization software deployments (case-study aggregate, 2021)[43]
Verified
315–20% reduction in paper processing and administrative overhead reported after mobile field forms adoption (survey synthesis, 2020)[44]
Verified
48.7% average increase in equipment rental prices for construction and mining machinery in the U.S. in 2023 (rental cost driver for stump grinders/chippers)[45]
Verified

Technology & Costs Interpretation

In the tree service industry, technology is showing clear cost benefits, with route optimization cutting truck and crew idle time by 17% and mobile field forms reducing administrative overhead by 15–20%, while equipment rental costs rose 8.7% in 2023, making smarter tech adoption even more important to offset higher stump grinder and chipper expenses.

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