As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Tree Surgeon in New Jersey is $62,265, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,197 weekly, or $5,189 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 New Jersey vary widely, spanning from $42,380 to $89,143. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($51,856) and 75th percentile ($76,334), while top earners (90th percentile) make $89,143 per year. This $24,478 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, New Jersey Tree Surgeon often earn 8.4% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 39 companies. However, New Jersey currently ranks 5 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 $42,380 NJ September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $51,856 NJ September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $62,265 NJ September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $76,334 NJ September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $89,143 NJ September 01, 2026
25% $51,856 10% $42,380 90% $89,143 75% $76,334 $62,265 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 Bayonne, NJ Avg. Salary $65,039 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Bergenfield, NJ Avg. Salary $65,275 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Bloomfield, NJ Avg. Salary $65,099 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location East Brunswick, NJ Avg. Salary $64,423 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Hoboken, NJ Avg. Salary $66,116 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Irvington, NJ Avg. Salary $64,733 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Lakewood, NJ Avg. Salary $61,882 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Middlesex, NJ Avg. Salary $64,298 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Passaic, NJ Avg. Salary $65,280 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Union, NJ Avg. Salary $64,726 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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