How much does a Tree Surgeon make in Raleigh, NC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Tree Surgeon in Raleigh, NC is $54,749. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $37,265 to a high of $78,383, with most professionals earning between $45,597 and $67,120.

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Tree Surgeon Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $37,265 Raleigh,NC April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $45,597 Raleigh,NC April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $54,749 Raleigh,NC April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $67,120 Raleigh,NC April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $78,383 Raleigh,NC April 01, 2025
25% $45,597 10% $37,265 90% $78,383 75% $67,120 $54,749 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 Raleigh, NC. The base salary for Tree Surgeon ranges from $45,597 to $67,120 with the average base salary of $54,749. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $45,597 to $68,247 with the average total cash compensation of $54,749.

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About Raleigh, North Carolina    According to the United States Census Bureau, Raleigh occupies a total area of 144.0 square miles (373.0 km2), of which 142 square miles (369 km2) is ....More

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