How much does a Tree Surgeon make in Washington, DC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Tree Surgeon in Washington, DC is $61,748. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $42,028 to a high of $88,403, with most professionals earning between $51,426 and $75,700.

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Tree Surgeon Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $42,028 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $51,426 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $61,748 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $75,700 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Tree Surgeon Salary $88,403 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
25% $51,426 10% $42,028 90% $88,403 75% $75,700 $61,748 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 Washington, DC. The base salary for Tree Surgeon ranges from $51,426 to $75,700 with the average base salary of $61,748. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,426 to $76,972 with the average total cash compensation of $61,748.

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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

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