As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Tree Surgeon in Boise, ID is $53,809, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,035 weekly, or $4,484 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 Boise, ID vary widely, spanning from $36,625 to $77,037. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($44,814) and 75th percentile ($65,967), while top earners (90th percentile) make $77,037 per year. This $21,153 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, Boise Tree Surgeon often earn 0.3% lower than national averages. However, Boise currently ranks 616 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 $36,625 Boise, ID September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $44,814 Boise, ID September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $53,809 Boise, ID September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $65,967 Boise, ID September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $77,037 Boise, ID September 01, 2026
25% $44,814 10% $36,625 90% $77,037 75% $65,967 $53,809 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 Boise, Idaho    Boise (/ˈbɔɪsi/ (listen)) is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Idaho, and is the county seat of Ada County. Located on the Boise....More

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