As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Tree Surgeon in Michigan is $55,893, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,075 weekly, or $4,658 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 Michigan vary widely, spanning from $38,043 to $80,021. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($46,550) and 75th percentile ($68,523), while top earners (90th percentile) make $80,021 per year. This $21,973 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, Michigan Tree Surgeon often earn 1.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 39 companies. However, Michigan currently ranks 22 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 $38,043 MI February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $46,550 MI February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $55,893 MI February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $68,523 MI February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $80,021 MI February 01, 2026
25% $46,550 10% $38,043 90% $80,021 75% $68,523 $55,893 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 Taylor, MI Avg. Salary $56,671 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Acme, MI Avg. Salary $53,056 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Ada, MI Avg. Salary $54,264 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Addison, MI Avg. Salary $56,126 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Adrian, MI Avg. Salary $55,524 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Afton, MI Avg. Salary $52,738 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Ahmeek, MI Avg. Salary $53,703 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Akron, MI Avg. Salary $52,800 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Alanson, MI Avg. Salary $52,738 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Alba, MI Avg. Salary $52,738 Date Updated February 01, 2026
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