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Arborist salary in United States, 2026

How much does an Arborist make in the United States?

Average base salary

$27.10
Average $27.10
Low $18.13
High $40.52

The average salary for a arborist is $27.10 per hour in the United States. 1.9k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 8, 2026).

Arborist job openings in United States

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Plant Health Care Arborist
Wachtel Tree Science5out of 5 stars.
Franksville, WI
$25 - $40 an hour
Part-time
9 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Arborist in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Brilliant General Maintenance ...
 
$182,000per year
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City of San Mateo
 
$132,681per year
SavATree
 
$129,359per year
City Of Newark
 
$128,471per year
City of Seattle
 
$127,036per year
Kern Community College Distric...
 
$124,800per year

Highest paying cities for Arborists near United States

  1. Seattle, WA
    $34.74 per hour
  2. Rutland, VT
    $24.53 per hour
  3. White Cloud, MI
    $23.03 per hour
  4. Montpelier, VT
    $22.75 per hour
  5. Bangor, ME
    $21.59 per hour

Where can an Arborist earn more?

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