As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Tree Surgeon in Cleveland, OH is $55,888, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,075 weekly, or $4,657 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 Cleveland, OH vary widely, spanning from $38,040 to $80,014. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($46,546) and 75th percentile ($68,517), while top earners (90th percentile) make $80,014 per year. This $21,971 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, Cleveland Tree Surgeon often earn 0.1% lower than national averages. However, Cleveland currently ranks 453 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 $38,040 Cleveland, OH September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $46,546 Cleveland, OH September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $55,888 Cleveland, OH September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $68,517 Cleveland, OH September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $80,014 Cleveland, OH September 01, 2026
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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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About Cleveland, Ohio    Cleveland (/ˈkliːvlənd/ KLEEV-lənd) is a major city in the U.S. state of Ohio, and the county seat of Cuyahoga County. The city proper has a populatio....More

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