As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Tree Surgeon in Rhode Island is $59,559, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,145 weekly, or $4,963 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 Rhode Island vary widely, spanning from $40,539 to $85,269. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($49,603) and 75th percentile ($73,017), while top earners (90th percentile) make $85,269 per year. This $23,414 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, Rhode Island Tree Surgeon often earn 3.7% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 39 companies. However, Rhode Island currently ranks 10 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 $40,539 RI September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $49,603 RI September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $59,559 RI September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $73,017 RI September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $85,269 RI September 01, 2026
25% $49,603 10% $40,539 90% $85,269 75% $73,017 $59,559 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 Coventry, RI Avg. Salary $59,792 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Cumberland, RI Avg. Salary $59,912 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location East Providence, RI Avg. Salary $59,534 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Narragansett, RI Avg. Salary $60,046 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Tiverton, RI Avg. Salary $60,251 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Westerly, RI Avg. Salary $60,204 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Woonsocket, RI Avg. Salary $60,099 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adamsville, RI Avg. Salary $60,304 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albion, RI Avg. Salary $59,794 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ashaway, RI Avg. Salary $60,189 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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