Arborist Jobs in Illinois

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Community Outreach Arborist

  • Springfield, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 2 days ago

The ability to acquire and maintain ISA Certified Arborist certification within time frame specified by the City of Springfield and possession of a valid Class D driver's license is also required....

Arborist

  • Lake Forest, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Lake Forest, IL
  • 8 days ago

ISA Certified Arborist a plus. We will pay for the cost of the exam and help you prepare if you are not already certified....

Inventory Arborist/Environmental Technician Elmhurst, IL

  • Elmhurst, IL
  • 18 days ago
  • Elmhurst, IL
  • 18 days ago

dynamic employee capable of providing a full array of urban forestry, horticultural, ecological stewardship, lakeshore, ravine, stream bank, bluff restoration as well as traditional landscape maintenance...

Arborist Trainee Internship (2025) East Dundee, IL

  • East Dundee, IL
  • 21 days ago
  • East Dundee, IL
  • 21 days ago

We are currently looking to add a dynamic Climbing Arborist Trainee to our passionate team of tree care professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!...

Arborist Trainee Internship (2025) Naperville, IL

  • Naperville, IL
  • 21 days ago
  • Naperville, IL
  • 21 days ago

We are currently looking to add a dynamic Climbing Arborist Trainee to our passionate team of tree care professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!...

Arborist Crew Leader

  • Chicago, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 45+ days ago

Responsibilities As an Arborist Crew Leader, you will play an important role in: Safely performing and supervising all aspects of arboriculture, including: Pruning Cabling and bracing Rigging Removals...

Climbing Arborist Trainee Lake Bluff, IL

  • Lake Bluff, IL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lake Bluff, IL
  • 90+ days ago

We are currently looking to add a dynamic Climbing Arborist Trainee to our passionate team of tree care professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!...

Climbing Arborist Trainee West Chicago, IL

  • West Chicago, IL
  • 90+ days ago
  • West Chicago, IL
  • 90+ days ago

We are currently looking to add a dynamic Climbing Arborist Trainee to our passionate team of tree care professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!...

Lawn & Tree Care Technician Lake Bluff, IL

  • Lake Bluff, IL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lake Bluff, IL
  • 90+ days ago

Qualifications What We're Looking For: Love of the outdoors Preferred: Background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping Preferred: Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID, Pathology and knowledge of turf or...

Climbing Arborist Crew Leader Lake Bluff, IL

  • Lake Bluff, IL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lake Bluff, IL
  • 90+ days ago

We are currently looking to add dynamic Climbing Arborists and Arborist Crew Leaders to our passionate team of landscape professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!...

Climbing Arborist Trainee Near North Shore (Wheeling), IL

  • Wheeling, IL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Wheeling, IL
  • 90+ days ago

We are currently looking to add a dynamic Climbing Arborist Trainee to our passionate team of tree care professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!...

Arborist Climber

  • Lake Barrington, IL
  • 22 days ago
  • Lake Barrington, IL
  • 22 days ago

Crew Leader Safely performing all aspects of arboriculture, including: Tree identification Tree risk assessments Pruning Removals Cabling and bracing Root collar excavations Properly maintaining and...

Arborist Climber Trainee

  • Lake Barrington, IL
  • 22 days ago
  • Lake Barrington, IL
  • 22 days ago

Responsibilities As an Arborist Climber Trainee, you will play an important role in: Learning through on-the-job training to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture, including: Tree climbing Pruning...

Grounds - Senior Groundskeeper (Arborist focus)

  • Brookfield, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Brookfield, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Horticultural duties include, but are not limited to, care of trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants, planting, watering, weeding, mulching, propagation, tilling, lawn care, pruning, fertilization, plant...

Arborist Trainee Internship (2025) Near North Shore (Wheeling), IL

  • Wheeling, IL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Wheeling, IL
  • 60+ days ago

We are currently looking to add a dynamic Climbing Arborist Trainee to our passionate team of tree care professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!...

Demographic Data for Illinois

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Salary for Arborist Jobs in Illinois

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Arborist positions.



Highest Education Level

Arborists in Illinois offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
38.0%
High School or GED
20.5%
Associate's Degree
15.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.3%
Master's Degree
8.0%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
1.3%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Arborists in Illinois
None
21.5%
10+ years
20.2%
2-4 years
18.2%
Less than 1 year
18.1%
8-10 years
14.5%
1-2 years
5.7%
6-8 years
1.9%


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