As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Tree Surgeon in Iowa is $54,975, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,057 weekly, or $4,581 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 Iowa vary widely, spanning from $37,418 to $78,706. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($45,785) and 75th percentile ($67,397), while top earners (90th percentile) make $78,706 per year. This $21,612 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, Iowa Tree Surgeon often earn 4.3% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 39 companies. However, Iowa currently ranks 33 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 $37,418 IA September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $45,785 IA September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $54,975 IA September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $67,397 IA September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $78,706 IA September 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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Location Ackley, IA Avg. Salary $53,653 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ackworth, IA Avg. Salary $55,742 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adair, IA Avg. Salary $53,919 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adel, IA Avg. Salary $55,585 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Afton, IA Avg. Salary $54,211 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Agency, IA Avg. Salary $53,708 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ainsworth, IA Avg. Salary $53,842 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Akron, IA Avg. Salary $52,650 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albert City, IA Avg. Salary $53,574 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albia, IA Avg. Salary $54,081 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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