Employment and arborist certification in the study area (May 2022; ISA 2024b; USBLS 2023).
| Occupation (SOC* code) | Alabama | Georgia | Tennessee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (373011) | 10,550 | 21,990 | 16,600 |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners (373013) | 700 | 1,420 | 1,090 |
| ISA Certified Arborists® | 92 | 339 | 182 |
↵* SOC = Standard Occupational Classification code used by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Various occupations could include Certified Arborists, but these are the most directly relevant occupations.