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Arborist salary
Average arborist salary
$41,881
How much does an arborist make?
The average arborist salary in the United States is $41,881. Arborist salaries typically range between $30,000 and $57,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for arborists is $20.14 per hour.
Arborist salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Arborists earn the highest average salary in California.
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Where can an Arborist earn more?
Arborist Salaries By Experience Level
Arborist salary estimates from across the web
Average arborist salary by state
Highest paying states for arborists
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island | $47,531 | $22.85 |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $44,760 | $21.52 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $46,656 | $22.43 |
| 4 | California | $54,109 | $26.01 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $43,722 | $21.02 |
| 6 | Vermont | $43,294 | $20.81 |
| 7 | Montana | $45,227 | $21.74 |
| 8 | Nevada | $46,491 | $22.35 |
| 9 | Minnesota | $44,590 | $21.44 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $45,142 | $21.70 |
| 11 | Oregon | $44,311 | $21.30 |
| 12 | North Dakota | $43,454 | $20.89 |
| 13 | New York | $42,345 | $20.36 |
| 14 | Washington | $44,301 | $21.30 |
| 15 | Idaho | $42,328 | $20.35 |
| 16 | Alaska | $47,078 | $22.63 |
| 17 | Michigan | $39,461 | $18.97 |
| 18 | Ohio | $38,665 | $18.59 |
| 19 | New Mexico | $42,001 | $20.19 |
| 20 | Maryland | $41,686 | $20.04 |
| 21 | Illinois | $40,581 | $19.51 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $38,695 | $18.60 |
| 23 | Hawaii | $47,874 | $23.02 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $40,448 | $19.45 |
| 25 | Colorado | $39,981 | $19.22 |
| 26 | Indiana | $37,230 | $17.90 |
| 27 | Arizona | $39,379 | $18.93 |
| 28 | Maine | $35,958 | $17.29 |
| 29 | Delaware | $39,305 | $18.90 |
| 30 | Kansas | $37,688 | $18.12 |
| 31 | Nebraska | $39,267 | $18.88 |
| 32 | Missouri | $37,489 | $18.02 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $35,165 | $16.91 |
| 34 | North Carolina | $34,349 | $16.51 |
| 35 | Virginia | $36,541 | $17.57 |
| 36 | Iowa | $35,920 | $17.27 |
| 37 | Georgia | $35,116 | $16.88 |
| 38 | South Dakota | $36,684 | $17.64 |
| 39 | District of Columbia | $40,002 | $19.23 |
| 40 | Texas | $34,883 | $16.77 |
| 41 | South Carolina | $32,419 | $15.59 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $34,460 | $16.57 |
| 43 | Utah | $35,514 | $17.07 |
| 44 | Alabama | $31,645 | $15.21 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $33,913 | $16.30 |
| 46 | West Virginia | $29,713 | $14.29 |
| 47 | Florida | $30,248 | $14.54 |
| 48 | Wyoming | $32,184 | $15.47 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $27,764 | $13.35 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $31,984 | $15.38 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $30,995 | $14.90 |
Highest paying cities for arborists
The highest-paying cities for arborists are Redwood City, CA, Reno, NV, and Billerica, MA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Redwood City, CA | $55,774 | $26.81 |
| 2 | Reno, NV | $47,202 | $22.69 |
| 3 | Billerica, MA | $46,582 | $22.40 |
| 4 | Concord, NH | $44,699 | $21.49 |
| 5 | Saint Paul, MN | $44,620 | $21.45 |
| 6 | Seattle, WA | $44,541 | $21.41 |
| 7 | Hillsboro, OR | $44,382 | $21.34 |
| 8 | Newtown, CT | $43,717 | $21.02 |
| 9 | Baltimore, MD | $41,847 | $20.12 |
| 10 | Madison, WI | $40,354 | $19.40 |
| 11 | Lakewood, CO | $39,978 | $19.22 |
| 12 | Troy, MI | $39,508 | $18.99 |
| 13 | Philadelphia, PA | $38,768 | $18.64 |
| 14 | Springfield, VA | $38,264 | $18.40 |
| 15 | Columbus, OH | $38,225 | $18.38 |
| 16 | Saint Louis, MO | $37,422 | $17.99 |
| 17 | Indianapolis, IN | $37,052 | $17.81 |
| 18 | Salt Lake City, UT | $35,484 | $17.06 |
| 19 | Bangor, ME | $35,370 | $17.00 |
| 20 | Dallas, TX | $34,325 | $16.50 |
Arborist salary details
An arborist's salary ranges from $30,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $57,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is an arborist's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $57,000 | $4,750 | $27 |
| 75th Percentile | $49,000 | $4,083 | $24 |
| Average | $41,881 | $3,490 | $20 |
| 25th Percentile | $35,000 | $2,917 | $17 |
| 10th Percentile | $30,000 | $2,500 | $14 |
Highest paying arborist jobs
The highest paying types of arborists are tree trimmer, landscape crew leader, and irrigation technician.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaper | $28,952 | $2,413 | $13.92 | 11,147 |
| Landscape Crew Leader | $38,386 | $3,199 | $18.45 | 85,218 |
| Keeper | $33,606 | $2,800 | $16.16 | 3,285 |
| Grounds Maintenance Worker | $28,562 | $2,380 | $13.73 | 115,674 |
| Landscape Labour | $29,047 | $2,421 | $13.97 | 30,546 |
| Lawn Care Worker | $29,667 | $2,472 | $14.26 | 88,268 |
Which companies pay arborists the most?
Arborist salaries at Florida Power & Light and Southern California Edison are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average arborist salary at companies like Princeton University and Mark-It are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida Power & Light | $95,662 | $45.99 |
| 2 | Southern California Edison | $68,226 | $32.80 |
| 3 | Princeton University | $51,035 | $24.54 |
| 4 | Mark-It | $45,870 | $22.05 |
| 5 | NBCUniversal | $45,775 | $22.01 |
| 6 | University of Wisconsin System | $45,302 | $21.78 |
| 7 | Pasco | $44,383 | $21.34 |
| 8 | National Park Foundation | $43,838 | $21.08 |
| 9 | Eversource Energy | $43,086 | $20.71 |
| 10 | International Society of Arboriculture | $42,989 | $20.67 |
| 11 | City of Jacksonville | $42,646 | $20.50 |
| 12 | SavATree | $42,457 | $20.41 |
| 13 | City & County Of San Francisco - Police Department (sfpd) | $42,441 | $20.40 |
| 14 | John Lucas Tree Expert Co., Inc. | $42,429 | $20.40 |
| 15 | West Coast Arborists | $42,421 | $20.39 |
| 16 | Bartlett Tree Experts | $42,412 | $20.39 |
| 17 | Asplundh Tree Expert | $42,392 | $20.38 |
| 18 | The Davey Tree Expert Company | $42,381 | $20.38 |
| 19 | Witt O'Brien's | $42,159 | $20.27 |
| 20 | Lewis Tree Service | $41,834 | $20.11 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Arborist salary trends
The average arborist salary has risen by $10,981 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average arborist earned $30,900 annually, but today, they earn $41,881 a year. That works out to a 21% change in pay for arborists over the last decade.
Compare arborist salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average arborist salary over time
Compare arborist salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
- National Average
Arborist salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,900 | $20.14 | +4.1% |
| 2024 | $40,200 | $19.32 | +4.7% |
| 2023 | $38,300 | $18.40 | +4.6% |
| 2022 | $36,500 | $17.56 | +4.9% |
| 2021 | $34,700 | $16.70 | +4.9% |
Recently added arborist salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davey Tree | Climbing Arborist | Morris Plains, NJ | 12/16/2024 | $52,175 |
| Walt Disney World Resort | Arborist, Walt Disney World | Lake Buena Vista, FL | 12/16/2024 | $51,674 |
| Actalent | Arborist | New York, NY | 12/16/2024 | $64,697 |
| Davey Resource Group | Climbing Arborist | Knoxville, TN | 12/16/2024 | $45,914 |
| Davey Resource Group | Climbing Arborist | Kent, OH | 12/16/2024 | $73,045 |
| Davey Resource Group | Climbing Arborist | Kent, NY | 12/16/2024 | $52,175 |
| Davey Resource Group | Arborist Trimmer Climber | Cordova, MD | 12/15/2024 | $6,000 |
| Davey Resource Group | Climbing Arborist (Experienced) | | Eldridge, IA | 12/15/2024 | $56,349 |
| Davey Resource Group | Arborist Trainee Intership | | Delaware | 12/15/2024 | $45,914 |
| City of Portland, Me | Arborist | Portland, ME | 12/13/2024 | $57,810 |
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