Arborist Salary in Australia

AU$59,743
per year
per hour
AU$28.28
per hour
per year

Arborist - Average Salary & Hourly Pay

The average salary for an Arborist is AU$59,743 per year (AU$28.28 per hour), which is AU$10,145 (-15%) lower than the national average salary in Australia.
An Arborist can expect an average starting salary of AU$43,627. The highest salaries can exceed AU$82,030.
AU$43,627
Low
AU$59,743
Average salary
AU$82,030
High
AU$22.07
Low
AU$28.28
Average salary
AU$38.84
High

Arborist Salary Range

Low
AU$43,627
Average salary
AU$59,743
Senior
AU$67,900
High
AU$82,030
Low
AU$22.07
Average salary
AU$28.28
Senior
AU$32.15
High
AU$38.84
Among Arborists, trade qualified juniors with a certificate III or IV in Arboriculture tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced, qualified Arborist Professionals or highly skilled workers like Climbing Arborists enjoy the highest salaries.

Arborist - Pay by Experience Level in Australia

An Entry Level Arborist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of AU$44,300 per year. A qualified Arborist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of AU$57,000, while a Senior Arborist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$67,000. Arborists with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$68,000 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of an Arborist in Australia

Late Career▲ +14%
Senior▲ +12%
Average SalaryAU$59,743/year
Mid Career▼ -5%
Entry Level▼ -26%

Gender Breakdown

Female
3%
Male
97%

Arborist - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Arborist job advertisements published on Jobted Australia in the last 12 months. Please note the figures on this page are a guideline only.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Arborist

How much does an Arborist make in Australia?
An Arborist in Australia earns an average of AU$59,743 gross per year, which is about AU$28.28 gross per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Arborist updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for an Arborist in Australia?
The starting salary of an Arborist in Australia is around AU$43,627 gross per year. Trade qualified juniors with a certificate III or IV in Arboriculture usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for an Arborist in Australia?
The highest salary of an Arborist in Australia can reach and exceed AU$82,030 gross per year. Climbing Arborists usually have the highest salaries.
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