As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Tree Surgeon in Aurora, IL is $57,332, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,103 weekly, or $4,778 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Tree Surgeon in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Tree Surgeon in Aurora, IL vary widely, spanning from $39,023 to $82,081. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($47,748) and 75th percentile ($70,286), while top earners (90th percentile) make $82,081 per year. This $22,538 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, Aurora Tree Surgeon often earn 2.1% lower than national averages. However, Aurora currently ranks 352 statewide for Tree Surgeon job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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Tree Surgeon Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $39,023 Aurora, IL September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $47,748 Aurora, IL September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $57,332 Aurora, IL September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $70,286 Aurora, IL September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $82,081 Aurora, IL September 01, 2026
25% $47,748 10% $39,023 90% $82,081 75% $70,286 $57,332 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Tree Surgeon ?

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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About Aurora, Illinois    Aurora, a suburb of Chicago, is a city in DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. Located primarily in DuPage and Kan....More

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