As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Tree Surgeon in Massachusetts is $61,981, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,192 weekly, or $5,165 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Tree Surgeon in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Tree Surgeon in Massachusetts vary widely, spanning from $42,187 to $88,736. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($51,620) and 75th percentile ($75,986), while top earners (90th percentile) make $88,736 per year. This $24,366 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 $42,187 MA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $51,620 MA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $61,981 MA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $75,986 MA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $88,736 MA April 01, 2026
25% $51,620 10% $42,187 90% $88,736 75% $75,986 $61,981 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 $59,019 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $60,096 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $60,187 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $59,896 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $59,595 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $63,519 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $60,329 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $63,519 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $63,519 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $61,622 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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