What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Tree Inspector?

We've identified 2 cities in Wisconsin where Tree Inspector jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Wausau (6.2% above average), followed by Neenah and Madison. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Wausau $60,992 $5,082 $1,172 $29.32 Neenah $58,606 $4,883 $1,127 $28.18 Madison $57,347 $4,778 $1,102 $27.57 Oconomowoc $56,995 $4,749 $1,096 $27.40 Bay City $56,893 $4,741 $1,094 $27.35 Sheboygan $56,710 $4,725 $1,090 $27.26 Fond du Lac $56,083 $4,673 $1,078 $26.96 Big Bend $55,957 $4,663 $1,076 $26.90 Vernon $55,957 $4,663 $1,076 $26.90 Oshkosh $55,918 $4,659 $1,075 $26.88

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Tree Inspector Salary in Wisconsin

Q: How much does a Tree Inspector make in Wisconsin?

The average annual pay for a tree inspector in Wisconsin is $57,437 a year — that works out to approximately $27.61 an hour. That is 0.9% above the national average of $56,905. The middle 80% of Tree Inspectors earn between $35,327 (10th percentile) and $95,383 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Tree Inspector Jobs in Wisconsin?

We found several jobs related to Tree Inspector in Wisconsin that pay more on average. Topping the list is Tower Climber at $4,590 (8.0%) above Tree Inspector. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Tower Climber $52,847 $4,403 $1,016 $25.41 Professional Tree Climber $52,094 $4,341 $1,001 $25.05 Consulting Utility Forester $51,803 $4,316 $996 $24.91 Cleanup Crew $46,001 $3,833 $884 $22.12 Stump Grinder $39,885 $3,323 $767 $19.18

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Tree Inspector Salary Comparison by Location

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United States

$56,905

Wisconsin

$57,437

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How much does a Tree Inspector make in Wisconsin?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average annual pay for a Tree Inspector in Wisconsin is $57,437 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $27.61 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,104/week or $4,786/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $109,515 and as low as $26,243, the majority of Tree Inspector salaries currently range between $38,900 (25th percentile) to $66,100 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $95,383 annually in Wisconsin. The average pay range for a Tree Inspector varies greatly (by as much as 27200), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

Wisconsin ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Tree Inspector salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Tree Inspector jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Tree Inspector Jobs in Wisconsin

We've identified 2 cities where the typical salary for a Tree Inspector job is above the average in Wisconsin in Wisconsin. Topping the list is Wausau, , with Neenah, and Madison, close behind in the second and third positions. Madison, beats the average in Wisconsin by $90 (0.2%), and Wausau, furthers that trend with another $3,555 (6.2%) above the $57,437 average.

With these 2 cities paying on average above the average for Wisconsin, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Tree Inspector appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 8% between Wausau, and Oshkosh, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Tree Inspector role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Wausau	$60,992	$5,082	$1,172	$29.32
Neenah	$58,606	$4,883	$1,127	$28.18
Madison	$57,347	$4,778	$1,102	$27.57
Oconomowoc	$56,995	$4,749	$1,096	$27.40
Bay City	$56,893	$4,741	$1,094	$27.35
Sheboygan	$56,710	$4,725	$1,090	$27.26
Fond du Lac	$56,083	$4,673	$1,078	$26.96
Big Bend	$55,957	$4,663	$1,076	$26.90
Vernon	$55,957	$4,663	$1,076	$26.90
Oshkosh	$55,918	$4,659	$1,075	$26.88

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Tree Inspector Jobs in Wisconsin

Analyzing similar jobs related to the Tree Inspector job category in Wisconsin, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $57437 state average for Tree Inspector jobs.

Nevertheless Tower Climber, Professional Tree Climber, or Consulting Utility Forester may still be interesting positions to explore.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Tower Climber	$52,847	$4,403	$1,016	$25.41
Professional Tree Climber	$52,094	$4,341	$1,001	$25.05
Consulting Utility Forester	$51,803	$4,316	$996	$24.91
Cleanup Crew	$46,001	$3,833	$884	$22.12
Stump Grinder	$39,885	$3,323	$767	$19.18

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Infographic detailing Tree Inspector salary in Wisconsin as of August 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $38,900 to $95,383 annually, with the Wisconsin average at $57,437 per year or $27.61 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in Wisconsin for Tree Inspector jobs, with Wausau leading at $60,992 annually.

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