As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Tree Surgeon in Washington is $62,288, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,198 weekly, or $5,191 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 Washington vary widely, spanning from $42,396 to $89,176. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($51,876) and 75th percentile ($76,362), while top earners (90th percentile) make $89,176 per year. This $24,486 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, Washington Tree Surgeon often earn 8.4% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 39 companies. However, Washington currently ranks 4 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 $42,396 WA September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $51,876 WA September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $62,288 WA September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $76,362 WA September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $89,176 WA September 01, 2026
25% $51,876 10% $42,396 90% $89,176 75% $76,362 $62,288 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 Aberdeen, WA Avg. Salary $59,941 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Acme, WA Avg. Salary $59,372 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Addy, WA Avg. Salary $58,292 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adna, WA Avg. Salary $60,155 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Airway Heights, WA Avg. Salary $58,571 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albion, WA Avg. Salary $58,217 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Allyn, WA Avg. Salary $61,698 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Almira, WA Avg. Salary $57,848 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Amanda Park, WA Avg. Salary $59,273 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Amboy, WA Avg. Salary $59,715 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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