As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Tree Surgeon in Colorado is $58,611, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,127 weekly, or $4,884 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 Colorado vary widely, spanning from $39,893 to $83,912. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($48,814) and 75th percentile ($71,855), while top earners (90th percentile) make $83,912 per year. This $23,041 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, Colorado Tree Surgeon often earn 2.0% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 39 companies. However, Colorado currently ranks 13 nationwide 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 $39,893 CO September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $48,814 CO September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $58,611 CO September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $71,855 CO September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $83,912 CO September 01, 2026
25% $48,814 10% $39,893 90% $83,912 75% $71,855 $58,611 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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Location Jefferson, CO Avg. Salary $57,696 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Agate, CO Avg. Salary $56,506 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Aguilar, CO Avg. Salary $56,220 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Akron, CO Avg. Salary $56,420 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alamosa, CO Avg. Salary $56,899 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Allenspark, CO Avg. Salary $58,960 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alma, CO Avg. Salary $58,248 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Almont, CO Avg. Salary $58,568 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Amherst, CO Avg. Salary $56,239 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Anton, CO Avg. Salary $56,192 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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