As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Tree Surgeon in Kentucky is $54,056, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,040 weekly, or $4,505 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 Kentucky vary widely, spanning from $36,793 to $77,390. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($45,020) and 75th percentile ($66,270), while top earners (90th percentile) make $77,390 per year. This $21,250 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, Kentucky Tree Surgeon often earn 5.9% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 39 companies. However, Kentucky currently ranks 41 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 $36,793 KY September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $45,020 KY September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $54,056 KY September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $66,270 KY September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $77,390 KY 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 Aberdeen, KY Avg. Salary $51,883 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adairville, KY Avg. Salary $52,501 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adams, KY Avg. Salary $51,319 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adolphus, KY Avg. Salary $52,635 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ages Brookside, KY Avg. Salary $51,432 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albany, KY Avg. Salary $51,673 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, KY Avg. Salary $55,651 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Allen, KY Avg. Salary $51,366 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Allensville, KY Avg. Salary $52,090 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Almo, KY Avg. Salary $51,985 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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