As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Tree Surgeon in Colorado is $58,411, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,123 weekly, or $4,868 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 $39,757 to $83,626. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($48,647) and 75th percentile ($71,610), while top earners (90th percentile) make $83,626 per year. This $22,963 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 $39,757 CO July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $48,647 CO July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $58,411 CO July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $71,610 CO July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $83,626 CO July 01, 2026
25% $48,647 10% $39,757 90% $83,626 75% $71,610 $58,411 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 $57,499 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Agate, CO Avg. Salary $56,314 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Aguilar, CO Avg. Salary $56,028 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Akron, CO Avg. Salary $56,227 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alamosa, CO Avg. Salary $56,705 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Allenspark, CO Avg. Salary $58,759 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alma, CO Avg. Salary $58,049 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Almont, CO Avg. Salary $58,368 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Amherst, CO Avg. Salary $56,047 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Anton, CO Avg. Salary $56,001 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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