Career fit quiz

Is Arborist the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the arborist career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the arborist job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I love being outdoors
Statement 2 of 8I’m comfortable with heights
Statement 3 of 8I take safety seriously
Statement 4 of 8I like physical challenges
Statement 5 of 8I enjoy trees and nature
Statement 6 of 8I work well on a crew
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 1–3 months to start training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $50,960 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Tree trimmers and pruners cut away dead or excess branches, remove trees, clear branches from power lines and help keep trees healthy.

  • Prune trees and shrubs
  • Remove trees safely
  • Clear branches from power lines
  • Operate chippers and stump grinders
  • Climb with ropes and harnesses

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