As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Tree Surgeon in North Carolina is $54,590, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,050 weekly, or $4,549 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 North Carolina vary widely, spanning from $37,156 to $78,155. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($45,465) and 75th percentile ($66,925), while top earners (90th percentile) make $78,155 per year. This $21,460 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, North Carolina Tree Surgeon often earn 5.0% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 39 companies. However, North Carolina currently ranks 36 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 $37,156 NC September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $45,465 NC September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $54,590 NC September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $66,925 NC September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $78,155 NC September 01, 2026
25% $45,465 10% $37,156 90% $78,155 75% $66,925 $54,590 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 Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Aberdeen, NC Avg. Salary $52,084 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Advance, NC Avg. Salary $53,172 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ahoskie, NC Avg. Salary $52,149 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alamance, NC Avg. Salary $53,315 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albemarle, NC Avg. Salary $53,217 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albertson, NC Avg. Salary $51,760 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alexander, NC Avg. Salary $52,840 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alexis, NC Avg. Salary $54,896 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alliance, NC Avg. Salary $51,606 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Almond, NC Avg. Salary $51,971 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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