As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Tree Surgeon in Lafayette, LA is $51,830, equivalent to $25 per hour, $997 weekly, or $4,319 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 Lafayette, LA vary widely, spanning from $35,278 to $74,204. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($43,166) and 75th percentile ($63,542), while top earners (90th percentile) make $74,204 per year. This $20,376 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, Lafayette Tree Surgeon often earn 4.9% lower than national averages. However, Lafayette currently ranks 725 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 $35,278 Lafayette, LA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $43,166 Lafayette, LA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $51,830 Lafayette, LA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $63,542 Lafayette, LA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $74,204 Lafayette, LA August 01, 2026
25% $43,166 10% $35,278 90% $74,204 75% $63,542 $51,830 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Tree Surgeon in Lafayette, LA. The base salary for Tree Surgeon ranges from $43,166 to $63,542 with the average base salary of $51,830. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $43,166 to $64,609 with the average total cash compensation of $51,830.

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About Lafayette, Louisiana    Lafayette is located at 30°13′N 92°2′W / 30.217°N 92.033°W / 30.217; -92.033 (30.2139, −92.0294) and has an elevation of 36 feet (11.0 m). Accordin....More

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