As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Tree Surgeon in Rockford, IL is $55,142, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,060 weekly, or $4,595 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 Rockford, IL vary widely, spanning from $37,532 to $78,946. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($45,925) and 75th percentile ($67,602), while top earners (90th percentile) make $78,946 per year. This $21,677 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, Rockford Tree Surgeon often earn 5.5% lower than national averages. However, Rockford currently ranks 497 statewide 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 $37,532 Rockford, IL July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $45,925 Rockford, IL July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $55,142 Rockford, IL July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $67,602 Rockford, IL July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $78,946 Rockford, IL July 01, 2026
25% $45,925 10% $37,532 90% $78,946 75% $67,602 $55,142 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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About Rockford, Illinois    Rockford is a city in Winnebago County in the U.S. state of Illinois, in far northern Illinois. Located on the banks of the Rock River, Rockford is t....More

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