As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Tree Surgeon in District of Columbia is $62,732, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,206 weekly, or $5,228 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Tree Surgeon in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Tree Surgeon in District of Columbia vary widely, spanning from $42,698 to $89,812. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($52,245) and 75th percentile ($76,906), while top earners (90th percentile) make $89,812 per year. This $24,661 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, District of Columbia Tree Surgeon often earn 10.7% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 39 companies. However, District of Columbia currently ranks 1 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 $42,698 DC January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $52,245 DC January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $62,732 DC January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $76,906 DC January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $89,812 DC January 01, 2026
25% $52,245 10% $42,698 90% $89,812 75% $76,906 $62,732 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 Naval Anacost Annex, DC Avg. Salary $62,732 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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Location Washington, DC Avg. Salary $62,732 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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