How much does a Tree Surgeon make in Milwaukee, WI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Tree Surgeon in Milwaukee, WI is $55,831. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $38,001 to a high of $79,932, with most professionals earning between $46,498 and $68,446.

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Tree Surgeon Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $38,001 Milwaukee,WI April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $46,498 Milwaukee,WI April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $55,831 Milwaukee,WI April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $68,446 Milwaukee,WI April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $79,932 Milwaukee,WI April 01, 2025
25% $46,498 10% $38,001 90% $79,932 75% $68,446 $55,831 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Tree Surgeon in Milwaukee, WI. The base salary for Tree Surgeon ranges from $46,498 to $68,446 with the average base salary of $55,831. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,498 to $69,596 with the average total cash compensation of $55,831.

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