As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Tree Surgeon in Tennessee is $53,591, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,031 weekly, or $4,466 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 Tennessee vary widely, spanning from $36,476 to $76,725. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($44,633) and 75th percentile ($65,700), while top earners (90th percentile) make $76,725 per year. This $21,067 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, Tennessee Tree Surgeon often earn 6.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 39 companies. However, Tennessee currently ranks 43 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 $36,476 TN August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $44,633 TN August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $53,591 TN August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $65,700 TN August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $76,725 TN August 01, 2026
25% $44,633 10% $36,476 90% $76,725 75% $65,700 $53,591 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 Adams, TN Avg. Salary $51,953 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adamsville, TN Avg. Salary $51,576 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Afton, TN Avg. Salary $50,954 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alamo, TN Avg. Salary $51,717 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alcoa, TN Avg. Salary $52,612 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, TN Avg. Salary $52,535 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Allardt, TN Avg. Salary $51,438 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Allons, TN Avg. Salary $51,242 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Allred, TN Avg. Salary $51,069 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alpine, TN Avg. Salary $51,115 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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