As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Tree Surgeon in Buffalo, NY is $55,555, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,068 weekly, or $4,630 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 Buffalo, NY vary widely, spanning from $37,813 to $79,537. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($46,268) and 75th percentile ($68,108), while top earners (90th percentile) make $79,537 per year. This $21,840 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, Buffalo Tree Surgeon often earn 9.0% lower than national averages. However, Buffalo currently ranks 478 statewide for Tree Surgeon job salary. 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 $37,813 Buffalo, NY September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $46,268 Buffalo, NY September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $55,555 Buffalo, NY September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $68,108 Buffalo, NY September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $79,537 Buffalo, NY September 01, 2026
25% $46,268 10% $37,813 90% $79,537 75% $68,108 $55,555 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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