As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Tree Surgeon in the US is $56,658, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,090 weekly, or $4,722 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Tree Surgeon in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Tree Surgeon in the US vary widely, spanning from $38,564 to $81,116. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($47,187) and 75th percentile ($69,460), while top earners (90th percentile) make $81,116 per year. This $22,273 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like or , or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Tree Surgeon often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 39 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Tree Surgeon Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $38,564 US January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $47,187 US January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $56,658 US January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $69,460 US January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $81,116 US January 01, 2026
25% $47,187 10% $38,564 90% $81,116 75% $69,460 $56,658 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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An arborist, tree surgeon, or (less commonly) arboriculturist, is a professional in the practice of arboriculture, which is the cultivation, management, and study of individual trees, shrubs, vines, and other perennial woody plants in dendrology and horticulture. Arborists generally focus on the health and safety of individual plants and trees, rather than managing forests (the domains of forestry and silviculture) or harvesting wood. An arborist's scope of work is therefore distinct from that of either a forester or a logger....

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