As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Tree Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA is $63,255, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,216 weekly, or $5,271 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 Los Angeles, CA vary widely, spanning from $43,054 to $90,560. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($52,681) and 75th percentile ($77,547), while top earners (90th percentile) make $90,560 per year. This $24,866 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, Los Angeles Tree Surgeon often earn 0.2% higher than national averages. However, Los Angeles currently ranks 69 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 $43,054 Los Angeles, CA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $52,681 Los Angeles, CA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $63,255 Los Angeles, CA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $77,547 Los Angeles, CA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $90,560 Los Angeles, CA July 01, 2026
25% $52,681 10% $43,054 90% $90,560 75% $77,547 $63,255 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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