Tree Planter Salary in the United States

How much does a Tree Planter make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Tree Planter in the United States is $41,220 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

However, a Tree Planter's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $51,335
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $36,637 to $46,515
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $32,465
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Tree Planter Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $46,515 $3,876 $895 $22
Average $41,220 $3,435 $793 $20
25th Percentile $36,637 $3,053 $705 $18
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Key Factors That Influence Tree Planter Salaries

A Tree Planter's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Tree Planter Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Tree Planter's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $39,112
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $39,319
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $40,831
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $42,544
  • Expert (over 8 years): $42,777
Levels Salary
Entry Level Tree Planter$39,112
Intermediate Level Tree Planter$39,319
Senior Level Tree Planter$40,831
Specialist Level Tree Planter$42,544
Expert Level Tree Planter$42,777
$39,112 0 yr
$39,319 < 2 yrs
$40,831 2-4 yrs
$42,544 5-8 yrs
$42,777 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Tree Planters

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $51,991
  • San Francisco: $51,480
  • Oakland: $50,338

What Skills Can Increase a Tree Planter's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 6.13% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Guest Relations (Mentioned in 2.29% Job Postings): Guest relations are responsible for greeting & welcoming the guest in a friendly and professional manner when they arrive, escorting the guest to the room.
  • Billing (Mentioned in 1.47% Job Postings): Billing refers to the aspect of banking, whereby someone is charged accurately for what item they purchased.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 6.13%
Guest Relations 2.29%
Billing 1.47%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Tree Planter's salary.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Team Management: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Collaboration
$44,518
8%
Team Management
$44,106
7%
Analysis
$43,694
6%
Sustainability
$43,694
6%
Coordination
$43,281
5%
Accountability
$43,281
5%
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How Education impacts a Tree Planter's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Tree Planters enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Tree Planter with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $38,752 and $41,282).

Tree Planter Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Tree Planter
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.3%
High School 26.6%
Associates 16.5%
Bachelors 46.8%
Masters 8.9%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Tree Planter Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Tree Planter's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Tree Planter

Salaries for a Tree Planter can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $42,240 in 2023 to around $42,412 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Tree Planter salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Tree Planter Over Time

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$42,240
2024
$42,747
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2023 $42,240
2024 $42,747
2025 $42,412
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