Arborist Salary in the US

$50,570
per year
per month
$4,210
per month
per year
Bonus
$1,300/year
Commission
$4,500/year
Bonus
$110/month
Commission
$370/month

Arborist - Average Salary

The average salary for an Arborist is $50,570 per year ($4,210 per month), which is $2,920 (-5%) lower than the average salary in the United States.
An Arborist can expect an average starting salary of $36,490. The highest salaries can exceed $79,390.
$36,490
Low
$50,570
Average salary
$79,390
High
$3,040
Low
$4,210
Average salary
$6,620
High
Total pay includes salary, bonus and commission.
$0
$51,500
$103,090
Salary$36,490 - 79,390
Bonus$0 - 6,400
Commission$0 - 17,300
Total Pay$36,490 - 103,090
$0
$4,300
$8,590
Salary$3,040 - 6,620
Bonus$0 - 530
Commission$0 - 1,440
Total Pay$3,040 - 8,590

Arborist Salary Range

Low
$36,490
Average salary
$50,570
Senior
$62,340
High
$79,390
Low
$3,040
Average salary
$4,210
Senior
$5,200
High
$6,620
Among Arborists in the U.S., certified arborists, consulting arborists and master arborists boast the highest annual salaries.

Arborist - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Master Arborist$59K/year
+17% 
Certified Arborist$58K/year
+14% 
Consulting Arborist$57K/year
+12% 
Climbing Arborist$54K/year
+7% 

Arborist - Pay by Experience Level in the United States

An Entry Level Arborist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $42,250 per year. A mid level Arborist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $54,330, while a Senior Arborist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $58,690. Arborists with more than 20 years of experience earn $62,500 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of an Arborist

Late Career▲ +24%
Senior▲ +16%
Mid Level▲ +7%
Average Salary$50,570/year
Entry Level▼ -16%

Gender Breakdown

Female
9%
Male
91%

Arborist - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Arborist jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Arborist

How much does an Arborist make in the US?
An Arborist in the US earns an average of $50,570 gross per year, which is about $4,210 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Arborist updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for an Arborist in the US?
The starting salary of an Arborist in the US is around $36,490 gross per year.
What is the highest salary for an Arborist in the US?
The highest salary of an Arborist in the US can reach and exceed $79,390 gross per year. Certified arborists, consulting arborists and master arborists usually have the highest salaries.
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