Arborists for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Time Management6%Heavy Lifting5%Education level
High school diploma or GED59%Bachelor's degree27%Associate's degree12%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years10%3-5 years18%Current company
The Morton ArboretumBartlett Tree Experts
[Company Name]Time at current job
Less than a year19%1-2 years16%2-5 years41%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Arborist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $103,889 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $78,503 – $137,483 yearly
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Sales Arborist
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseCPRCertified Arborist+3 moreSkills
LeadershipTree CareHorticultureRisk AnalysisRisk AssessmentTree Risk AssessmentLead Consulting Arborist
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRCertified ArboristPesticide Applicator's LicenseSkills
AgricultureFarmingGardeningTree CareTrimming (Gardening Technique)Pruning (Plant Care)Arborist I
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CDLFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCPRCDL BSkills
CAD SoftwareCADSchematicsHorticultureMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareSafety Consultant
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
AEDCertified Safety ProfessionalFirst Aid CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingRangefinderSupervising ExperienceForestry and Parks Crew Worker
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationAir Brake EndorsementCDL aCPRCertified ArboristPesticide Applicator's LicenseSkills
Plant IdentificationClimbingRiggingOSHA (Regulatory Compliance Area)OSHASalesArborist Assistant
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceMechanic ExperienceService Technician ExperienceHeavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication Skills
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What's the average time to fill an arborist role?
The average time to fill an arborist role is 123 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do arborists tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an arborist include: communication skills, time management and heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for an arborist?
Common licenses or certifications for arborists include: Driver's License, CPR and Certified Arborist.
What are some job titles related to arborists?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to arborists include: assistant horticulturist, lead consulting arborist and forestry and parks crew worker.
What level of education is common for an arborist?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for an arborist in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an arborist?
Most arborists have 11 years of professional experience.
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