How much does a Tree Surgeon make in Rochester, NY?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Tree Surgeon in Rochester, NY is $54,781. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $37,286 to a high of $78,428, with most professionals earning between $45,624 and $67,159.

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Tree Surgeon Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $37,286 Rochester,NY March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $45,624 Rochester,NY March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $54,781 Rochester,NY March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $67,159 Rochester,NY March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $78,428 Rochester,NY March 01, 2025
25% $45,624 10% $37,286 90% $78,428 75% $67,159 $54,781 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 Rochester, NY. The base salary for Tree Surgeon ranges from $45,624 to $67,159 with the average base salary of $54,781. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $45,624 to $68,287 with the average total cash compensation of $54,781.

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About Rochester, New York    Rochester is at 43°9′56″N 77°36′41″W / 43.16556°N 77.61139°W / 43.16556; -77.61139 (43.165496, −77.611504). The city is about 73 miles (120 km) eas....More

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