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

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Tree Planting jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Princeville, HI (25.5% above average), followed by Barrow, AK and Berkeley, CA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Princeville, HI $46,009 $3,834 $884 $22.12 Barrow, AK $45,676 $3,806 $878 $21.96 Berkeley, CA $44,894 $3,741 $863 $21.58 Redwood City, CA $44,890 $3,740 $863 $21.58 Atqasuk, AK $44,645 $3,720 $858 $21.46 Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK $43,492 $3,624 $836 $20.91 San Jose, CA $43,481 $3,623 $836 $20.90 Santa Clara, CA $43,300 $3,608 $832 $20.82 Menlo Park, CA $43,208 $3,600 $830 $20.77 San Francisco, CA $43,197 $3,599 $830 $20.77

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Q: How much does a Tree Planting make?

The average annual pay for a tree planting in the United States is $36,665 a year — that works out to approximately $17.63 an hour. The middle 80% of Tree Plantings earn between $28,500 (10th percentile) and $46,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Tree Planting Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Tree Planting in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is National Maintenance Manager at $42,418 (115.7%) above Tree Planting. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage National Maintenance Manager $79,083 $6,590 $1,520 $38.02 Fema Disaster Housing Inspector $56,390 $4,699 $1,084 $27.11 Handy $53,009 $4,417 $1,019 $25.49 Church Planter $48,640 $4,053 $935 $23.38 Maintenance Person $42,779 $3,564 $822 $20.57

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Tree Planting Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$36,665

Columbus

Ohio

$35,414

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How much does a Tree Planting make?

As of Aug 5, 2026, the average annual pay for a Tree Planting in the United States is $36,665 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $17.63 an hour. This is the equivalent of $705/week or $3,055/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $50,000 and as low as $23,000, the majority of Tree Planting salaries currently range between $32,000 (25th percentile) to $40,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $46,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Tree Planting varies greatly (by as much as 8000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Tree Planting in your area makes on average $35,414 per year, or $1,251 (3.412%) less than the national average annual salary of $36,665. Ohio ranks number 41 out of 50 states nationwide for Tree Planting salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Tree Planting 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 Planting Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Tree Planting job is above the national average. Topping the list is Princeville, HI, , with Barrow, AK, and Berkeley, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Berkeley, CA, beats the national average by $8,229 (22.4%), and Princeville, HI, furthers that trend with another $9,344 (25.5%) above the $36,665 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Tree Planting appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 6% between Princeville, HI, and San Francisco, CA, , 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 Planting role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Princeville, HI	$46,009	$3,834	$884	$22.12
Barrow, AK	$45,676	$3,806	$878	$21.96
Berkeley, CA	$44,894	$3,741	$863	$21.58
Redwood City, CA	$44,890	$3,740	$863	$21.58
Atqasuk, AK	$44,645	$3,720	$858	$21.46
Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK	$43,492	$3,624	$836	$20.91
San Jose, CA	$43,481	$3,623	$836	$20.90
Santa Clara, CA	$43,300	$3,608	$832	$20.82
Menlo Park, CA	$43,208	$3,600	$830	$20.77
San Francisco, CA	$43,197	$3,599	$830	$20.77

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Tree Planting Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Tree Planting category.

For example National Maintenance Manager jobs pay as much as $42,418 (115.7%) more than the average Tree Planting salary of $36,665. If you're qualified, finding work as a National Maintenance Manager may help you make more money than that of the average Tree Planting position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
National Maintenance Manager	$79,083	$6,590	$1,520	$38.02
Fema Disaster Housing Inspector	$56,390	$4,699	$1,084	$27.11
Handy	$53,009	$4,417	$1,019	$25.49
Church Planter	$48,640	$4,053	$935	$23.38
Maintenance Person	$42,779	$3,564	$822	$20.57

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Infographic detailing Tree Planting salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $36,665 per year or $17.63 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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