What are the main factors that influence a Tree Maintenance Specialist'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 Tree Maintenance Specialist?

Tree Maintenance Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Tree Maintenance Specialist roles are District of Columbia $56,700, California $56,500, Massachusetts $55,700. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Tree Maintenance Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Tree Maintenance Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Maintenance Engineering Specialist: $136,402; Tree Maintenance Service Supervisor: $82,500; Tree Trimming Supervisor: $82,500; Tree Service Supervisor: $82,499; Facilities Maintenance Specialist: $56,270.

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Tree Maintenance Specialist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Tree Maintenance Specialist make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Tree Maintenance Specialist in Delaware is $51,900 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

However, a Tree Maintenance Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $74,634
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,700 to $63,800
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,055

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Tree Maintenance Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,800	$5,317	$1,227	$31
Average	$51,900	$4,325	$998	$25
25th Percentile	$45,700	$3,808	$879	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Tree Maintenance Specialist Salaries

A Tree Maintenance Specialist'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 Tree Maintenance Specialist 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 Tree Maintenance Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $56,700.
California: $56,500.
Massachusetts: $55,700.

District of Columbia $56,700 California $56,500 Massachusetts $55,700 Washington $55,500 New Jersey $55,500 Alaska $55,400 Connecticut $54,700 New York $54,500

Hawaii $53,500 Rhode Island $53,100 Maryland $52,800 Minnesota $52,400 Colorado $52,300 Illinois $52,200 Oregon $52,000 Delaware $51,900

New Hampshire $51,800 Virginia $51,600 Pennsylvania $51,000 Nevada $50,700 North Dakota $50,600 Michigan $50,400 Wisconsin $50,400 Vermont $50,300

Texas $50,000 Ohio $49,900 Maine $49,900 Arizona $49,900 Georgia $49,400 Indiana $49,200 Wyoming $49,100 Utah $49,100

Iowa $49,000 Kansas $48,800 Louisiana $48,700 North Carolina $48,700 Missouri $48,700 Florida $48,500 Montana $48,400 Nebraska $48,300

Kentucky $48,200 South Carolina $48,000 Tennessee $47,900 Idaho $47,800 New Mexico $47,400 Oklahoma $47,400 Alabama $47,100 South Dakota $46,600

Arkansas $46,300 West Virginia $46,100 Mississippi $45,700

Top Paying Cities for Tree Maintenance Specialists

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: $51,600
Little Creek: $52,000
Magnolia: $51,900

Lincoln, DE $51,600 Little Creek, DE $52,000 Magnolia, DE $51,900 Milford, DE $51,800 Marydel, DE $51,900 Millsboro, DE $51,400 Millville, DE $51,500 Milton, DE $51,600

Nassau, DE $51,600 Ocean View, DE $51,500 Rehoboth Beach, DE $51,600 Seaford, DE $51,600 Selbyville, DE $51,400 Smyrna, DE $52,100 Viola, DE $51,800 Woodside, DE $52,000

Bear, DE $51,800 Newark, DE $51,800 Claymont, DE $51,900 Delaware City, DE $51,900 Hockessin, DE $51,800 Kirkwood, DE $51,900 Middletown, DE $51,900 Montchanin, DE $51,800

New Castle, DE $51,800 Odessa, DE $51,900 Port Penn, DE $51,900 Rockland, DE $51,800 Saint Georges, DE $51,900 Townsend, DE $51,900 Winterthur, DE $51,800 Lewes, DE $51,600

Wilmington, DE $51,800 Dover, DE $52,000 Dover Afb, DE $51,700 Bethany Beach, DE $51,400 Bethel, DE $51,500 Bridgeville, DE $51,600 Camden Wyoming, DE $51,900 Cheswold, DE $52,000

Clayton, DE $52,000 Dagsboro, DE $51,400 Delmar, DE $51,300 Ellendale, DE $51,500 Felton, DE $51,800 Fenwick Island, DE $51,400 Frankford, DE $51,300 Frederica, DE $51,800

Georgetown, DE $51,400 Greenwood, DE $51,600 Harbeson, DE $51,400 Harrington, DE $51,700 Hartly, DE $51,900 Houston, DE $51,600 Kenton, DE $52,000 Laurel, DE $51,400

Yorklyn, DE $51,800

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Startup	1~50	$49,150
Growth Stage	51~500	$51,982
Established	501~5000	$56,105
Enterprise	5000+	$58,099

Tree Maintenance Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Tree Maintenance Specialist'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

$45,700

Average $51,900/year

$63,800

$3,808

Average $4,325/month

$5,317

$879

Average $998/week

$1,227

$22

Average $25/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,800	$5,317	$1,227	$31
Average	$51,900	$4,325	$998	$25
25th Percentile	$45,700	$3,808	$879	$22

Tree Maintenance Specialist Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Tree Maintenance Specialist, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Tree Maintenance Service Supervisor role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $83,600 - a projected growth of 61% over your current level.

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