How much does a Arborist make

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Arborist salary

30 500 kr

Gardeners etc.

What will be the salary after tax?

25 000 - 34 900 kr / month

Women earn 95% of what men do.

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Salary progression Arborist

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Average salary 30 500 kr
Males 30 900 kr
Females 29 400 kr
Profession Arborist and its salary
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Salary and Working Conditions for Arborists

Arborists, often also referred to as tree surgeons, have a varied and challenging job that often requires both physical work and expertise in tree care. According to the latest statistics, the average salary for an arborist has increased from 29 100 SEK to 30 500 SEK since last year. Men earn an average of 30 900 SEK while women earn slightly less, 29 400 SEK, which means that women earn approximately 95% of what men earn in this profession.

What Does an Arborist Do?

An arborist works with the care and maintenance of trees. This includes pruning, felling, planting, and assessing tree health. Arborists may also be involved in managing trees that pose a risk to people or buildings. The work can be both physically demanding and technically challenging, often involving climbing trees and using specialized equipment.

Education and Qualifications

To become an arborist, a high school education in agriculture with a focus on gardening or forestry is usually required, followed by specialized training in arboriculture. There are also certification programs, such as the European Tree Worker or ISA Certified Arborist, which can be highly beneficial in job searching.

Job Market and Opportunities

According to the Swedish Public Employment Service's forecasts, job opportunities for tree surgeons, including arborists, are relatively limited nationwide. Over a five-year period, demand is expected to remain unchanged, with a recruitment situation described as characterized by an excess supply. This means that there may be competition for available positions in the job market.

Benefits and Working Conditions

Arborists may sometimes be offered benefits such as paid further education, which is particularly valuable in a profession where continuous skills development is important. Other benefits may include a company-paid mobile phone or workwear. However, it is important to note that these benefits may vary depending on the employer.

Considerations for Becoming an Arborist

If you are interested in becoming an arborist, you should be prepared for physically demanding work that is often carried out outdoors regardless of the weather. You should have an interest in nature and tree care and be willing to continuously learn new techniques and methods. Some level of technical skill and the ability to work at heights are also advantageous.

Who has the highest salary?
The highest salary for a Arborist is 34900 kr. This salary belongs to a man working in the Municipal sector with a post-secondary education, 3 years or more. The highest salary for a woman in this profession is 32600 kr.
Who has the lowest salary?
The lowest salary for a Arborist is 25000 kr. This salary belongs to a woman also working in the Privately employed workers. The lowest salary for a man in this profession is 26700 kr.
Salary distributed by age and sector
Age Women's salary as a percentage of men's Base salary Monthly salary
18-24 105% 25300 kr 25600 kr
25-34 97% 28400 kr 28700 kr
35-44 98% 29700 kr 30000 kr
45-54 90% 33000 kr 33400 kr
55-64 97% 30100 kr 30400 kr
65-68 32000 kr 32100 kr
Snitt 95% 30200 kr 30500 kr
* Empty columns indicate that the statistical data was insufficient to allow for a statistically significant conclusion.
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All information displayed on this page is based on data from the Swedish Central Bureau of Statistics (SCB), the Swedish Tax Agency and the Swedish employment agency. Learn more about our data and data sources here.

All figures are gross salaries, meaning salaries before tax. The average salary, or mean salary, is calculated by adding up the total salary for all individuals within the profession and dividing it by the number of individuals. For specific job categories, we have also considered various criteria such as experience and education.

Profession Arborist has the SSYK code 6113, which we use to match against the SCB database to obtain the latest salary statistics.

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