As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Tree Surgeon in Massachusetts is $62,518, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,202 weekly, or $5,210 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 Massachusetts vary widely, spanning from $42,552 to $89,505. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($52,067) and 75th percentile ($76,644), while top earners (90th percentile) make $89,505 per year. This $24,577 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, Massachusetts Tree Surgeon often earn 8.8% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 39 companies. However, Massachusetts currently ranks 3 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 $42,552 MA September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $52,067 MA September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $62,518 MA September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $76,644 MA September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $89,505 MA September 01, 2026
25% $52,067 10% $42,552 90% $89,505 75% $76,644 $62,518 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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 Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $60,069 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $61,199 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $60,726 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $61,332 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $60,739 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $63,695 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $60,690 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $63,687 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $63,692 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $62,556 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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