As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Tree Surgeon in South Carolina is $53,826, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,035 weekly, or $4,486 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 South Carolina vary widely, spanning from $36,636 to $77,062. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($44,828) and 75th percentile ($65,988), while top earners (90th percentile) make $77,062 per year. This $21,160 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, South Carolina Tree Surgeon often earn 6.3% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 39 companies. However, South Carolina currently ranks 42 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 $36,636 SC September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $44,828 SC September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $53,826 SC September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $65,988 SC September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $77,062 SC September 01, 2026
25% $44,828 10% $36,636 90% $77,062 75% $65,988 $53,826 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 Goose Creek, SC Avg. Salary $54,412 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abbeville, SC Avg. Salary $52,291 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adams Run, SC Avg. Salary $53,713 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Aiken, SC Avg. Salary $52,862 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alcolu, SC Avg. Salary $50,823 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Allendale, SC Avg. Salary $51,926 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Anderson, SC Avg. Salary $52,791 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Andrews, SC Avg. Salary $51,762 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Arcadia, SC Avg. Salary $53,631 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Awendaw, SC Avg. Salary $54,064 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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