What are the main factors that influence an Arborist Assistant's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Arborist Assistant?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Arborist Assistant roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Arborist Assistant's salary?

An Arborist Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $42,214 for beginners, reaching about $43,415 at mid-level, and approach $46,775 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Arborist Assistant?

Arborist Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Arborist Assistant roles are District of Columbia $50,157, California $49,966, Massachusetts $49,300. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Arborist Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Arborist Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Sales Arborist: $95,634; Certified Arborist: $65,320; Arborist: $65,315; Arborist Consultant: $50,506; Consulting Arborist: $42,912.

Arborist Assistant Salary in Virginia

How much does an Arborist Assistant make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Arborist Assistant in Virginia is $45,618 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

However, an Arborist Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $61,539
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,614 to $53,951
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,058

10% $36,058

50% (Median) $45,618

90% $61,539

Arborist Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,951	$4,496	$1,038	$26
Average	$45,618	$3,801	$877	$22
25th Percentile	$40,614	$3,384	$781	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Arborist Assistant Salaries

An Arborist Assistant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Arborist Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Arborist Assistant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $42,214
Early Career (1-2 years): $42,414
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $43,415
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $45,849
Expert (over 8 years): $46,775

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Arborist Assistant	less than 1 year	$42,214
Early Career Level Arborist Assistant	1-2 years	$42,414
Mid-Level Level Arborist Assistant	2-4 years	$43,415
Senior-Level Level Arborist Assistant	5-8 years	$45,849
Expert Level Arborist Assistant	over 8 years	$46,775

How Do Arborist Assistant Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Arborist Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $50,157.
California: $49,966.
Massachusetts: $49,300.

District of Columbia $50,157 California $49,966 Massachusetts $49,300 Washington $49,119 New Jersey $49,101 Alaska $49,038 Connecticut $48,413 New York $48,159

Hawaii $47,348 Rhode Island $46,967 Maryland $46,709 Minnesota $46,356 Colorado $46,220 Illinois $46,175 Oregon $46,003 Delaware $45,876

New Hampshire $45,796 Virginia $45,618 Pennsylvania $45,097 Nevada $44,834 North Dakota $44,748 Michigan $44,612 Wisconsin $44,562 Vermont $44,462

Texas $44,186 Maine $44,168 Arizona $44,141 Ohio $44,109 Georgia $43,692 Indiana $43,484 Wyoming $43,443 Utah $43,380

Iowa $43,352 Kansas $43,135 Louisiana $43,072 North Carolina $43,049 Missouri $43,040 Florida $42,863 Montana $42,768 Nebraska $42,678

Kentucky $42,628 South Carolina $42,446 Tennessee $42,333 Idaho $42,288 New Mexico $41,957 Oklahoma $41,885 Alabama $41,617 South Dakota $41,169

Arkansas $40,924 West Virginia $40,793 Mississippi $40,399

Top Paying Cities for Arborist Assistant

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Ivanhoe: $41,953
Lambsburg: $42,042
Laurel Fork: $42,089

Ivanhoe, VA $41,953

Lambsburg, VA $42,042

Laurel Fork, VA $42,089

Marion, VA $41,734

Max Meadows, VA $42,019

Meadowview, VA $41,358

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $41,693

Rocky Gap, VA $41,716

Ruther Glen, VA $44,005

Sealston, VA $45,143

Sharps, VA $43,811

Spotsylvania, VA $44,416

Sparta, VA $44,183

Stafford, VA $46,447

Stratford, VA $44,668

Tappahannock, VA $44,082

Thornburg, VA $44,562

Unionville, VA $43,839

Village, VA $44,027

Warsaw, VA $44,183

Weems, VA $43,316

Sandy Point, VA $44,241

White Stone, VA $43,196

Wicomico Church, VA $43,511

Woodford, VA $44,380

Zacata, VA $44,530

Winchester, VA $44,321

Bentonville, VA $43,941

Berryville, VA $44,960

Boyce, VA $45,042

Brucetown, VA $44,350

Chester Gap, VA $44,780

Clear Brook, VA $44,128

Cross Junction, VA $42,696

Fishers Hill, VA $43,310

Flint Hill, VA $44,537

Front Royal, VA $44,563

Gore, VA $42,935

Hume, VA $45,139

Huntly, VA $44,612

Strasburg, VA $43,141

Linden, VA $45,249

Markham, VA $45,239

Maurertown, VA $42,554

Middletown, VA $43,984

Millwood, VA $44,962

Rileyville, VA $43,449

Earlysville, VA $42,812

Esmont, VA $42,416

Faber, VA $42,228

Fishersville, VA $42,621

Free Union, VA $42,741

Gordonsville, VA $43,189

Greenwood, VA $42,570

Ivy, VA $42,830

Keene, VA $42,587

Keswick, VA $42,915

Locust Dale, VA $43,383

Lovingston, VA $41,775

Lyndhurst, VA $42,090

Montpelier Station, VA $43,200

Nellysford, VA $42,139

North Garden, VA $42,546

Orange, VA $43,622

Palmyra, VA $42,933

Piney River, VA $41,581

Quinque, VA $42,921

Roseland, VA $41,741

Ruckersville, VA $42,904

Schuyler, VA $42,267

Shipman, VA $41,769

Somerset, VA $43,202

Stanardsville, VA $42,779

Troy, VA $42,981

Tyro, VA $41,854

Waynesboro, VA $42,686

White Hall, VA $42,763

Woodberry Forest, VA $43,369

Achilles, VA $42,710

Amelia Court House, VA $43,502

Ark, VA $42,981

Arvonia, VA $42,600

Ashland, VA $43,926

Aylett, VA $43,947

Barhamsville, VA $43,314

Beaumont, VA $43,492

Beaverdam, VA $43,922

Bena, VA $42,697

Bohannon, VA $42,872

Bremo Bluff, VA $42,877

Bruington, VA $43,859

Bumpass, VA $43,856

Cardinal, VA $42,891

Cartersville, VA $43,232

Charles City, VA $43,585

Christchurch, VA $43,229

Church View, VA $43,329

Cobbs Creek, VA $43,010

Columbia, VA $43,119

Crozier, VA $43,782

Cumberland, VA $42,880

Deltaville, VA $43,046

Diggs, VA $42,889

Redwood, VA $41,740

Rich Creek, VA $41,882

Ridgeway, VA $42,174

Riner, VA $41,878

Ripplemead, VA $41,769

Rocky Mount, VA $41,777

Salem, VA $41,574

Sandy Level, VA $41,867

Shawsville, VA $41,702

Spencer, VA $42,164

Staffordsville, VA $41,954

Stanleytown, VA $42,243

Stuart, VA $42,152

Thaxton, VA $41,652

Troutville, VA $41,636

Union Hall, VA $41,785

Vesta, VA $42,099

Villamont, VA $41,631

Vinton, VA $41,553

Wirtz, VA $41,656

Woolwine, VA $42,070

Bristol, VA $40,528

Abingdon, VA $41,129

Andover, VA $41,007

Appalachia, VA $41,007

Bee, VA $41,513

Ben Hur, VA $41,177

Big Stone Gap, VA $40,641

Birchleaf, VA $41,555

Blackwater, VA $40,692

Castlewood, VA $40,811

Cleveland, VA $41,306

Clinchco, VA $41,518

Clintwood, VA $41,471

Coeburn, VA $41,075

Damascus, VA $41,452

Dante, VA $41,309

Davenport, VA $41,594

Dryden, VA $40,774

Duffield, VA $40,429

Dungannon, VA $40,576

East Stone Gap, VA $40,727

Ewing, VA $41,697

Fort Blackmore, VA $40,317

Gate City, VA $40,041

Haysi, VA $41,756

Hiltons, VA $40,136

Honaker, VA $41,537

Jonesville, VA $41,277

Keokee, VA $40,895

Lebanon, VA $41,146

Mc Clure, VA $41,317

Mendota, VA $40,541

Nickelsville, VA $40,371

Nora, VA $41,208

Norton, VA $41,051

Pennington Gap, VA $40,885

Pound, VA $41,221

Rosedale, VA $41,491

Rose Hill, VA $41,624

Saint Charles, VA $41,125

Saint Paul, VA $41,071

Weber City, VA $39,919

Whitetop, VA $41,614

Wise, VA $41,161

Pulaski, VA $42,061

Atkins, VA $41,705

Austinville, VA $42,042

Barren Springs, VA $42,078

Bastian, VA $41,711

Bland, VA $41,809

Broadford, VA $41,668

Cana, VA $42,107

Ceres, VA $41,671

Chilhowie, VA $41,657

Cripple Creek, VA $41,846

Crockett, VA $41,836

Draper, VA $42,026

Dugspur, VA $42,056

Elk Creek, VA $41,816

Emory, VA $41,540

Fancy Gap, VA $42,070

Fries, VA $41,957

Galax, VA $42,025

Glade Spring, VA $41,457

Rural Retreat, VA $41,783

Saltville, VA $41,675

Speedwell, VA $41,810

Sugar Grove, VA $41,715

Tannersville, VA $41,643

Troutdale, VA $41,686

Willis, VA $42,034

Woodlawn, VA $42,051

Wytheville, VA $41,933

Staunton, VA $42,634

Augusta Springs, VA $42,454

Bacova, VA $42,255

Blue Grass, VA $42,272

Brownsburg, VA $42,019

Buena Vista, VA $41,675

Churchville, VA $42,753

Clifton Forge, VA $42,112

Covington, VA $41,884

Craigsville, VA $42,459

Crimora, VA $42,797

Deerfield, VA $42,492

Doe Hill, VA $42,456

Fairfield, VA $41,957

Fort Defiance, VA $42,828

Glen Wilton, VA $41,952

Goshen, VA $42,276

Greenville, VA $42,250

Grottoes, VA $42,837

Head Waters, VA $42,526

Hot Springs, VA $42,137

Iron Gate, VA $42,184

Lexington, VA $42,031

Low Moor, VA $42,086

Mc Dowell, VA $42,473

Middlebrook, VA $42,260

Millboro, VA $42,293

Mint Spring, VA $42,473

Montebello, VA $41,875

Monterey, VA $42,350

Mount Sidney, VA $42,847

Mustoe, VA $42,421

New Hope, VA $42,822

Port Republic, VA $42,813

Raphine, VA $42,070

Rockbridge Baths, VA $42,112

Selma, VA $42,127

Steeles Tavern, VA $42,157

Stuarts Draft, VA $42,314

Swoope, VA $42,559

Verona, VA $42,848

Vesuvius, VA $41,781

Warm Springs, VA $42,268

West Augusta, VA $42,585

Weyers Cave, VA $42,858

Williamsville, VA $42,496

Lynchburg, VA $41,051

Altavista, VA $41,441

Alton, VA $42,346

Amherst, VA $41,330

Appomattox, VA $41,405

Bedford, VA $41,657

Big Island, VA $41,429

Blairs, VA $42,336

Brookneal, VA $41,605

Buffalo Junction, VA $42,480

Callands, VA $42,132

Chatham, VA $42,166

Clifford, VA $41,393

Clover, VA $42,243

Cluster Springs, VA $42,478

Coleman Falls, VA $41,221

Concord, VA $41,108

Crystal Hill, VA $42,178

Danville, VA $42,370

Hillsville, VA $42,107

Carson, VA $43,729

Hiwassee, VA $41,969

Independence, VA $41,823

Annandale, VA $49,762

Burke, VA $49,296

Dumfries, VA $47,853

Dunn Loring, VA $49,826

Fairfax, VA $49,082

Fairfax Station, VA $48,949

Falls Church, VA $49,870

Fort Belvoir, VA $49,267

Great Falls, VA $49,084

Greenway, VA $49,869

Lorton, VA $48,989

Merrifield, VA $49,712

Mc Lean, VA $49,864

West Mclean, VA $49,869

Mount Vernon, VA $49,452

Newington, VA $49,338

Dry Fork, VA $42,254

Brooke, VA $46,109

Evington, VA $41,279

Forest, VA $41,198

Gladstone, VA $41,440

Gladys, VA $41,441

Glasgow, VA $41,706

Goode, VA $41,335

Gretna, VA $41,866

Halifax, VA $42,334

Howardsville, VA $42,266

Hurt, VA $41,632

Java, VA $42,118

Ararat, VA $42,096

Axton, VA $42,226

Bassett, VA $42,196

Belspring, VA $41,977

Bent Mountain, VA $41,621

Blacksburg, VA $41,779

Blue Ridge, VA $41,607

Boones Mill, VA $41,591

Buchanan, VA $41,747

Callaway, VA $41,700

Christiansburg, VA $41,783

Cascade, VA $42,190

Catawba, VA $41,676

Check, VA $41,765

Claudville, VA $42,071

Cloverdale, VA $41,529

Collinsville, VA $42,336

Copper Hill, VA $41,709

Critz, VA $42,139

Daleville, VA $41,572

Dublin, VA $41,999

Eagle Rock, VA $41,868

Eggleston, VA $41,915

Elliston, VA $41,667

Ferrum, VA $41,933

Fieldale, VA $42,276

Fincastle, VA $41,701

Floyd, VA $41,936

Glade Hill, VA $41,750

Glen Lyn, VA $41,781

Goodview, VA $41,602

Hardy, VA $41,585

Henry, VA $41,996

Huddleston, VA $41,739

Keeling, VA $42,294

Chester, VA $43,935

Chesterfield, VA $43,908

Church Road, VA $43,764

Colonial Heights, VA $43,953

Courtland, VA $42,896

Dendron, VA $43,025

Dewitt, VA $43,623

Dinwiddie, VA $43,743

Disputanta, VA $43,778

Dolphin, VA $43,144

Drewryville, VA $42,803

Ebony, VA $42,507

Elberon, VA $42,848

Emporia, VA $42,899

Ford, VA $43,662

Franklin, VA $42,764

Freeman, VA $43,135

Gasburg, VA $42,599

Hopewell, VA $43,862

Ivor, VA $42,833

Jarratt, VA $43,270

Lawrenceville, VA $42,984

Mc Kenney, VA $43,509

Meredithville, VA $42,922

Newsoms, VA $42,623

Prince George, VA $43,903

Rawlings, VA $43,342

Sedley, VA $42,954

Skippers, VA $42,728

Spring Grove, VA $43,258

Stony Creek, VA $43,507

Surry, VA $42,743

Sussex, VA $43,409

Sutherland, VA $43,867

Valentines, VA $42,639

Wakefield, VA $43,009

Warfield, VA $43,377

Waverly, VA $43,347

White Plains, VA $42,615

Wilsons, VA $43,532

Yale, VA $43,233

Zuni, VA $42,817

Claremont, VA $43,316

Farmville, VA $42,504

Baskerville, VA $42,434

Indian Valley, VA $41,998

Mc Coy, VA $41,906

Martinsville, VA $42,266

Meadows Of Dan, VA $42,110

Moneta, VA $41,671

Montvale, VA $41,670

Narrows, VA $41,907

Newbern, VA $41,944

New Castle, VA $41,704

Newport, VA $41,799

New River, VA $42,059

Oriskany, VA $41,785

Paint Bank, VA $41,719

Parrott, VA $41,926

Patrick Springs, VA $42,187

Pearisburg, VA $41,949

Pembroke, VA $41,948

Penhook, VA $41,888

Pilot, VA $41,798

Pittsville, VA $41,868

Radford, VA $42,012

Long Island, VA $41,598

Lowry, VA $41,413

Lynch Station, VA $41,603

Madison Heights, VA $41,052

Monroe, VA $41,257

Naruna, VA $41,473

Nathalie, VA $41,974

Natural Bridge, VA $41,838

Natural Bridge Station, VA $41,658

Nelson, VA $42,543

Norwood, VA $41,599

Ringgold, VA $42,310

Rustburg, VA $41,147

Scottsburg, VA $42,392

Scottsville, VA $42,621

South Boston, VA $42,429

Spout Spring, VA $41,222

Sutherlin, VA $42,313

Sweet Briar, VA $41,174

Vernon Hill, VA $42,263

Virgilina, VA $42,442

Wingina, VA $41,846

Amonate, VA $41,753

Bandy, VA $41,661

Big Rock, VA $41,888

Bishop, VA $41,665

Bluefield, VA $41,794

Boissevain, VA $41,692

Breaks, VA $41,820

Burkes Garden, VA $41,708

Cedar Bluff, VA $41,769

Doran, VA $41,941

Falls Mills, VA $41,692

Grundy, VA $41,958

Horsepen, VA $41,682

Hurley, VA $41,743

Jewell Ridge, VA $41,769

Keen Mountain, VA $41,932

Mavisdale, VA $41,773

Maxie, VA $41,897

North Tazewell, VA $41,763

Oakwood, VA $41,956

Pilgrims Knob, VA $41,842

Pocahontas, VA $41,705

Pounding Mill, VA $41,828

Raven, VA $41,921

Red Ash, VA $41,960

Richlands, VA $41,936

Rowe, VA $41,789

Shortt Gap, VA $41,882

Swords Creek, VA $41,776

Tazewell, VA $41,697

Vansant, VA $41,777

Whitewood, VA $41,782

Wolford, VA $41,790

Boydton, VA $42,525

Bracey, VA $42,634

Brodnax, VA $42,798

Buckingham, VA $42,049

Burkeville, VA $42,699

Charlotte Court House, VA $42,088

Chase City, VA $42,306

Clarksville, VA $42,600

Crewe, VA $42,972

Cullen, VA $41,962

Dillwyn, VA $42,468

Drakes Branch, VA $42,301

Dundas, VA $42,930

Evergreen, VA $41,445

Fort Mitchell, VA $42,301

Green Bay, VA $42,464

Hampden Sydney, VA $42,568

Kenbridge, VA $42,701

Keysville, VA $42,297

La Crosse, VA $42,568

Lunenburg, VA $42,377

Meherrin, VA $42,382

Nottoway, VA $42,906

Pamplin, VA $41,822

Phenix, VA $41,633

Prospect, VA $42,085

Randolph, VA $42,156

Red House, VA $41,511

Red Oak, VA $42,360

Rice, VA $42,754

Saxe, VA $42,268

Skipwith, VA $42,390

South Hill, VA $42,552

Victoria, VA $42,527

Wylliesburg, VA $42,322

Roanoke, VA $41,500

Wachapreague, VA $43,091

Wardtown, VA $43,007

Wattsville, VA $43,131

Willis Wharf, VA $43,078

Windsor, VA $42,711

Withams, VA $43,097

Norfolk, VA $42,492

Newport News, VA $42,587

Fort Eustis, VA $42,604

Hampton, VA $42,613

Fort Monroe, VA $42,590

Poquoson, VA $42,599

Yorktown, VA $42,649

Lackey, VA $42,667

Seaford, VA $42,615

Portsmouth, VA $42,504

Fort Lee, VA $43,950

Petersburg, VA $43,950

Virginia State University, VA $43,950

Alberta, VA $43,082

Ammon, VA $43,659

Blackstone, VA $43,290

Boykins, VA $42,674

Branchville, VA $42,572

Capron, VA $42,884

Round Hill, VA $46,077

Catharpin, VA $47,803

Delaplane, VA $45,595

Ashburn, VA $48,001

Chantilly, VA $48,506

Gainesville, VA $47,414

Hamilton, VA $46,698

Lincoln, VA $46,652

Sterling, VA $48,585

Haymarket, VA $47,369

Herndon, VA $48,764

Leesburg, VA $47,247

Lovettsville, VA $46,200

Nokesville, VA $47,473

Upperville, VA $45,746

Warrenton, VA $45,912

Reston, VA $49,044

Waterford, VA $46,621

The Plains, VA $46,752

Doswell, VA $43,941

Dutton, VA $43,001

Fork Union, VA $43,009

Foster, VA $42,863

Glen Allen, VA $44,040

Gloucester, VA $42,956

Gloucester Point, VA $42,696

Goochland, VA $43,560

Grimstead, VA $42,971

Gum Spring, VA $43,560

Gwynn, VA $42,970

Hadensville, VA $43,492

Hallieford, VA $42,957

Hanover, VA $43,950

Hardyville, VA $43,085

Hartfield, VA $43,100

Hayes, VA $42,723

Henrico, VA $44,073

Hudgins, VA $42,937

Jamaica, VA $43,473

Jamestown, VA $42,821

Jetersville, VA $43,004

Kents Store, VA $43,105

King And Queen Court House, VA $43,539

King William, VA $43,765

Lanexa, VA $43,472

Lightfoot, VA $43,031

Little Plymouth, VA $43,484

Locust Hill, VA $43,229

Louisa, VA $43,552

Macon, VA $43,602

Maidens, VA $43,726

Manakin Sabot, VA $43,869

Mannboro, VA $43,584

Manquin, VA $43,892

Maryus, VA $42,702

Mascot, VA $43,357

Mathews, VA $42,888

Burgess, VA $43,632

Accomac, VA $43,057

Assawoman, VA $43,074

Atlantic, VA $43,132

Battery Park, VA $42,593

Belle Haven, VA $43,032

Birdsnest, VA $42,951

Bloxom, VA $43,123

Cape Charles, VA $42,892

Capeville, VA $42,900

Carrollton, VA $42,588

Carrsville, VA $42,782

Cheriton, VA $42,896

Chesapeake, VA $42,604

Chincoteague Island, VA $43,160

Wallops Island, VA $43,128

Craddockville, VA $43,039

Davis Wharf, VA $43,029

Eastville, VA $42,912

Exmore, VA $43,013

Franktown, VA $42,965

Greenbackville, VA $43,257

Greenbush, VA $43,134

Hacksneck, VA $43,014

Hallwood, VA $43,111

Harborton, VA $43,120

Horntown, VA $43,184

Oak Hall, VA $43,096

Isle Of Wight, VA $42,683

Jamesville, VA $42,990

Jenkins Bridge, VA $43,118

Keller, VA $43,066

Locustville, VA $43,064

Machipongo, VA $42,944

Mappsville, VA $43,102

Marionville, VA $42,943

Mears, VA $43,079

Melfa, VA $43,072

Modest Town, VA $43,183

Nassawadox, VA $42,988

Nelsonia, VA $43,186

New Church, VA $43,170

Onancock, VA $43,108

Onley, VA $43,060

Oyster, VA $42,906

Painter, VA $43,040

Parksley, VA $43,131

Pungoteague, VA $43,058

Quinby, VA $42,945

Rescue, VA $42,591

Sanford, VA $43,178

Saxis, VA $43,184

Seaview, VA $42,897

Smithfield, VA $42,637

Suffolk, VA $42,617

Tangier, VA $43,291

Tasley, VA $43,153

Temperanceville, VA $43,111

Townsend, VA $42,905

Virginia Beach, VA $43,171

Dulles, VA $49,058

Aldie, VA $47,510

Amissville, VA $45,198

Arcola, VA $47,986

Manassas, VA $48,065

Marshall, VA $45,861

Middleburg, VA $46,704

Catlett, VA $46,924

Centreville, VA $48,259

Clifton, VA $48,665

Orlean, VA $45,448

Paeonian Springs, VA $46,922

Paris, VA $45,448

Philomont, VA $46,566

Purcellville, VA $46,221

Bluemont, VA $45,603

Bristow, VA $47,692

Broad Run, VA $46,843

Calverton, VA $46,737

Casanova, VA $46,815

Rectortown, VA $45,805

Mechanicsville, VA $43,984

Midlothian, VA $43,917

Millers Tavern, VA $43,979

Mineral, VA $43,821

Moon, VA $42,907

Moseley, VA $43,771

New Canton, VA $42,823

New Kent, VA $43,743

New Point, VA $42,799

Newtown, VA $44,114

Norge, VA $43,094

North, VA $42,944

Oilville, VA $43,781

Onemo, VA $42,853

Ordinary, VA $42,760

Port Haywood, VA $42,793

Powhatan, VA $43,637

Providence Forge, VA $43,668

Quinton, VA $43,892

Rockville, VA $43,831

Ruthville, VA $43,578

Saint Stephens Church, VA $43,974

Saluda, VA $43,246

Sandston, VA $43,994

Sandy Hook, VA $43,551

Schley, VA $42,861

Severn, VA $42,724

Shacklefords, VA $43,269

State Farm, VA $43,747

Stevensville, VA $43,642

Studley, VA $43,981

Susan, VA $42,810

Toano, VA $43,229

Topping, VA $43,191

Trevilians, VA $43,525

Richmond, VA $44,085

Urbanna, VA $43,396

Wake, VA $43,126

Walkerton, VA $43,704

Ware Neck, VA $42,878

Water View, VA $43,387

West Point, VA $43,536

White Marsh, VA $42,807

Wicomico, VA $42,731

Williamsburg, VA $42,805

Woods Cross Roads, VA $42,961

Montpelier, VA $43,765

Oakton, VA $49,196

Occoquan, VA $48,833

Quantico, VA $47,210

Springfield, VA $49,633

Triangle, VA $47,552

Vienna, VA $49,633

Woodbridge, VA $48,480

Arlington, VA $49,883

Fort Myer, VA $49,884

Mattaponi, VA $43,374

Dhs, VA $49,883

Fort Valley, VA $43,126

Star Tannery, VA $42,704

Stephens City, VA $44,337

Stephenson, VA $44,367

Toms Brook, VA $43,102

White Post, VA $44,719

Woodstock, VA $42,746

Culpeper, VA $44,157

Aroda, VA $43,076

Banco, VA $43,222

Bealeton, VA $45,716

Boston, VA $44,041

Brandy Station, VA $44,932

Brightwood, VA $43,442

Castleton, VA $44,525

Elkwood, VA $44,873

Etlan, VA $43,342

Goldvein, VA $45,918

Graves Mill, VA $43,017

Haywood, VA $43,430

Hood, VA $42,746

Jeffersonton, VA $45,433

Leon, VA $43,625

Lignum, VA $44,614

Madison, VA $43,014

Midland, VA $46,172

Mitchells, VA $43,805

Oakpark, VA $43,286

Pratts, VA $43,009

Radiant, VA $43,168

Rapidan, VA $43,558

Remington, VA $45,353

Reva, VA $43,673

Richardsville, VA $44,986

Rixeyville, VA $44,870

Rochelle, VA $42,996

Somerville, VA $46,260

Sperryville, VA $43,631

Stevensburg, VA $44,703

Sumerduck, VA $45,365

Syria, VA $42,851

Viewtown, VA $44,899

Washington, VA $44,396

Wolftown, VA $42,750

Woodville, VA $44,061

Harrisonburg, VA $42,924

Basye, VA $42,581

Bergton, VA $42,450

Bridgewater, VA $42,844

Broadway, VA $42,711

Criders, VA $42,526

Dayton, VA $42,697

Edinburg, VA $42,653

Elkton, VA $42,782

Alexandria, VA $49,878

Fredericksburg, VA $45,193

Bowling Green, VA $44,316

Burr Hill, VA $44,321

Callao, VA $44,066

Caret, VA $44,592

Center Cross, VA $43,833

Champlain, VA $44,490

Coles Point, VA $44,657

Colonial Beach, VA $44,908

Corbin, VA $44,630

Dahlgren, VA $46,380

Dogue, VA $44,878

Dunnsville, VA $43,991

Edwardsville, VA $43,688

Farnham, VA $43,817

Garrisonville, VA $46,761

Hague, VA $44,334

Hartwood, VA $45,324

Haynesville, VA $44,297

Heathsville, VA $43,647

Hustle, VA $44,517

Irvington, VA $43,298

Jersey, VA $44,939

Kilmarnock, VA $43,334

King George, VA $45,641

Kinsale, VA $44,248

Ladysmith, VA $44,060

Lancaster, VA $43,440

Laneview, VA $43,546

Lively, VA $43,481

Locust Grove, VA $44,334

Loretto, VA $44,525

Lottsburg, VA $43,984

Merry Point, VA $43,372

Milford, VA $44,153

Mollusk, VA $43,388

Montross, VA $44,624

Morattico, VA $43,613

Mount Holly, VA $44,475

Ninde, VA $45,742

Nuttsville, VA $43,570

Oldhams, VA $44,212

Ophelia, VA $43,655

Partlow, VA $44,442

Port Royal, VA $44,514

Rappahannock Academy, VA $44,522

Reedville, VA $43,622

Rhoadesville, VA $43,916

Rollins Fork, VA $44,906

Fulks Run, VA $42,605

Hinton, VA $42,566

Keezletown, VA $42,773

Lacey Spring, VA $42,794

Linville, VA $42,772

Luray, VA $42,909

Mc Gaheysville, VA $42,822

Mount Crawford, VA $42,824

Mount Jackson, VA $42,684

Mount Solon, VA $42,690

New Market, VA $42,783

Orkney Springs, VA $42,592

Penn Laird, VA $42,841

Quicksburg, VA $42,726

Pleasant Valley, VA $42,818

Shenandoah, VA $42,797

Singers Glen, VA $42,769

Stanley, VA $42,801

Timberville, VA $42,790

Charlottesville, VA $42,866

Afton, VA $42,392

Arrington, VA $41,549

Barboursville, VA $43,033

Batesville, VA $42,764

Covesville, VA $42,395

Crozet, VA $42,785

Dyke, VA $42,764

Ruby, VA $46,538

Arborist Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Arborist Assistant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Arborist Assistant positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Arborist Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Arborist Assistant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$54,741	$26.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$52,460	$25.0	15%
Internet	$52,460	$25.0	15%
Chemicals	$50,179	$24.0	10%
Software & Networking	$50,179	$24.0	10%

Arborist Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Arborist Assistant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$40,614

Average $45,618/year

$53,951

$3,384

Average $3,801/month

$4,496

$781

Average $877/week

$1,038

$20

Average $22/hour

$26

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,951	$4,496	$1,038	$26
Average	$45,618	$3,801	$877	$22
25th Percentile	$40,614	$3,384	$781	$20

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