What is a tree inspector and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
ScoreTree InspectorUS Average
Salary
3.6

Avg. Salary $45,878

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
3.3
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.61%

Asian 3.64%

Black or African American 12.12%

Hispanic or Latino 16.36%

Unknown 3.64%

White 63.64%

Gender

female 32.00%

male 68.00%

Age - 53
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 53
Stress Level
7.5

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity Level
4.6

Complexity Level is intermediate

7 - challenging

Work Life Balance
6.3

Work Life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

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Key steps to become a tree inspector

  1. Explore tree inspector education requirements

    Most common tree inspector degrees

    Bachelor's

    73.3 %

    Associate

    13.3 %

    Master's

    6.7 %
  2. Start to develop specific tree inspector skills

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  3. Complete relevant tree inspector training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New tree inspectors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a tree inspector based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real tree inspector resumes.
  4. Research tree inspector duties and responsibilities

    • Conduct entomological surveys for various species across Nevada utilizing various technologies including GPS and PDA data gathering techniques.
    • Conduct entomological surveys for various species across Nevada utilizing various technologies including GPS and PDA data gathering techniques.
  5. Prepare your tree inspector resume

    When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your tree inspector resume.

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  6. Apply for tree inspector jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a tree inspector job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average tree inspector salary

The average Tree Inspector salary in the United States is $45,878 per year or $22 per hour. Tree inspector salaries range between $25,000 and $84,000 per year.

Average Tree Inspector Salary
$45,878 Yearly
$22.06 hourly

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People who object to getting things right the first time and try to slip slop past me.


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Updated January 8, 2025

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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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