How much does a Tree Surgeon make in Charlotte, NC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Tree Surgeon in Charlotte, NC is $53,901. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $36,688 to a high of $77,169, with most professionals earning between $44,891 and $66,081.

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Tree Surgeon Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $36,688 Charlotte,NC April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $44,891 Charlotte,NC April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $53,901 Charlotte,NC April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $66,081 Charlotte,NC April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $77,169 Charlotte,NC April 01, 2025
25% $44,891 10% $36,688 90% $77,169 75% $66,081 $53,901 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Tree Surgeon in Charlotte, NC. The base salary for Tree Surgeon ranges from $44,891 to $66,081 with the average base salary of $53,901. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $44,891 to $67,190 with the average total cash compensation of $53,901.

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About Charlotte, North Carolina    Charlotte (/ˈʃɑːrlət/) is the most populous city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Located in the Piedmont, it is the county seat of Mecklenburg Co....More

Charlotte, North Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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