Does Nelson Tree Service pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Nelson Tree Service employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Nelson Tree Service. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Nelson Tree Service?

66% of Nelson Tree Service employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Nelson Tree Service 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Nelson Tree Service?

Foreman (7) , Tree Trimmer (4) , Groundman (3) , Tree Service Groundsman (3) , Journeyman Tree Trimmer (2) , Supervisor (2) , Tree Climber (2) , Trimmer (2)

What are the pros of working at Nelson Tree Service according to real employee reviews?

"Good pay and it's nice to work outside sometimes." ((in 7 reviews))

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3.3

66% would recommend to a friend

(41 total reviews)

50% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Culture and values

3.4

Diversity and inclusion

3.4

Career opportunities

3.1

Senior management

3.0

Work/Life balance

Nelson Tree Service has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 41 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Nelson Tree Service employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Agriculture industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

41 reviews

1.0

6 May 2026

Training opportunities overshadowed by toxic culture and instability

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

On the job training with different skillsets available

Cons

Toxic culture with unclear leadership and overall instability in day to day expectations

5.0

21 Feb 2026

Rewarding Job

Foreman

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good pay, great management, top of the line equipment. Great Benefits. Steady work

Cons

Un happy homeowners, rain days, frigid temperatures, boiling temperatures.

5.0

20 Feb 2026

Great Place To Learn

Tree climber/arborist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great place to learn the basics if you're just getting into the field of being an arborist.

Cons

Inconsistency in the day to day due to unreliable coworkers.

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