What are the main factors that influence a Certified Arborist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What are the highest paying states for a Certified Arborist?

Certified Arborist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Certified Arborist roles are District of Columbia $72,130, California $71,850, Massachusetts $70,890. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Certified Arborist roles make?

Salaries for Certified Arborist level roles vary by specialization: Sales Arborist: $95,628; Arborist: $65,138; Arborist Assistant: $45,299; Consulting Arborist: $42,908; Arborist Consultant: $40,437.

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Certified Arborist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Certified Arborist make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Certified Arborist in Delaware is $65,970 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

However, a Certified Arborist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $85,437
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $58,570 to $76,160
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,833

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Certified Arborist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$76,160	$6,347	$1,465	$37
Average	$65,970	$5,498	$1,269	$32
25th Percentile	$58,570	$4,881	$1,126	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Certified Arborist Salaries

A Certified Arborist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Certified Arborist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Certified Arborists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $72,130.
California: $71,850.
Massachusetts: $70,890.

District of Columbia $72,130 California $71,850 Massachusetts $70,890 Washington $70,630 New Jersey $70,610 Alaska $70,520 Connecticut $69,620 New York $69,250

Hawaii $68,090 Rhode Island $67,540 Maryland $67,170 Minnesota $66,660 Colorado $66,470 Illinois $66,400 Oregon $66,150 Delaware $65,970

New Hampshire $65,860 Virginia $65,600 Pennsylvania $64,850 Nevada $64,470 North Dakota $64,350 Michigan $64,150 Wisconsin $64,080 Vermont $63,940

Texas $63,540 Maine $63,510 Arizona $63,480 Ohio $63,430 Georgia $62,830 Indiana $62,530 Wyoming $62,470 Utah $62,380

Iowa $62,340 Kansas $62,030 Louisiana $61,940 North Carolina $61,910 Missouri $61,890 Florida $61,640 Montana $61,500 Nebraska $61,370

Kentucky $61,300 South Carolina $61,040 Tennessee $60,880 Idaho $60,810 New Mexico $60,340 Oklahoma $60,230 Alabama $59,850 South Dakota $59,200

Arkansas $58,850 West Virginia $58,660 Mississippi $58,100

Top Paying Cities for Certified Arborists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $65,670
Little Creek: $66,150
Magnolia: $66,060

Lincoln, DE $65,670 Little Creek, DE $66,150 Magnolia, DE $66,060 Milford, DE $65,840 Marydel, DE $65,950 Millsboro, DE $65,400 Millville, DE $65,500 Milton, DE $65,610

Nassau, DE $65,660 Ocean View, DE $65,490 Rehoboth Beach, DE $65,610 Seaford, DE $65,650 Selbyville, DE $65,380 Smyrna, DE $66,200 Viola, DE $65,890 Woodside, DE $66,070

Bear, DE $65,920 Newark, DE $65,890 Claymont, DE $66,030 Delaware City, DE $65,960 Hockessin, DE $65,890 Kirkwood, DE $65,950 Middletown, DE $65,970 Montchanin, DE $65,900

New Castle, DE $65,910 Odessa, DE $66,010 Port Penn, DE $66,050 Rockland, DE $65,910 Saint Georges, DE $65,950 Townsend, DE $66,050 Winterthur, DE $65,920 Lewes, DE $65,640

Wilmington, DE $65,890 Dover, DE $66,150 Dover Afb, DE $65,810 Bethany Beach, DE $65,420 Bethel, DE $65,490 Bridgeville, DE $65,640 Camden Wyoming, DE $65,970 Cheswold, DE $66,130

Clayton, DE $66,130 Dagsboro, DE $65,370 Delmar, DE $65,270 Ellendale, DE $65,470 Felton, DE $65,830 Fenwick Island, DE $65,390 Frankford, DE $65,270 Frederica, DE $65,900

Georgetown, DE $65,350 Greenwood, DE $65,650 Harbeson, DE $65,420 Harrington, DE $65,750 Hartly, DE $65,960 Houston, DE $65,660 Kenton, DE $66,140 Laurel, DE $65,310

Yorklyn, DE $65,910

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$62,551
Growth Stage	51~500	$66,130
Established	501~5000	$71,316
Enterprise	5000+	$73,819

Certified Arborist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Certified Arborist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

$58,570

Average $65,970/year

$76,160

$4,881

Average $5,498/month

$6,347

$1,126

Average $1,269/week

$1,465

$28

Average $32/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$76,160	$6,347	$1,465	$37
Average	$65,970	$5,498	$1,269	$32
25th Percentile	$58,570	$4,881	$1,126	$28

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