As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Tree Surgeon in New York is $61,070, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,174 weekly, or $5,089 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 York vary widely, spanning from $41,567 to $87,432. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($50,861) and 75th percentile ($74,869), while top earners (90th percentile) make $87,432 per year. This $24,008 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 York Tree Surgeon often earn 6.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 39 companies. However, New York currently ranks 8 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 $41,567 NY September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $50,861 NY September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $61,070 NY September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $74,869 NY September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $87,432 NY September 01, 2026
25% $50,861 10% $41,567 90% $87,432 75% $74,869 $61,070 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 Brentwood, NY Avg. Salary $62,924 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Clay, NY Avg. Salary $57,254 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Henrietta, NY Avg. Salary $56,353 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Huntington, NY Avg. Salary $65,125 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Levittown, NY Avg. Salary $63,278 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Nassau, NY Avg. Salary $58,211 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location New Suffolk, NY Avg. Salary $62,132 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Accord, NY Avg. Salary $60,622 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Acra, NY Avg. Salary $57,947 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adams, NY Avg. Salary $56,979 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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