As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Tree Surgeon in Dover, DE is $58,035, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,116 weekly, or $4,836 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 Dover, DE vary widely, spanning from $39,501 to $83,087. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($48,334) and 75th percentile ($71,148), while top earners (90th percentile) make $83,087 per year. This $22,814 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, Dover Tree Surgeon often earn 0.3% higher than national averages. However, Dover currently ranks 283 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 $39,501 Dover, DE June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $48,334 Dover, DE June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $58,035 Dover, DE June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $71,148 Dover, DE June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $83,087 Dover, DE June 01, 2026
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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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About Dover, Delaware    Dover (/ˈdoʊvər/) is the capital and second-largest city in the U.S. state of Delaware. It is also the county seat of Kent County, and the principal c....More

Dover, Delaware  area prices were up 1.0% from a year ago

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