Median Salary
$50,960
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$24.50
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$80,310
entry level starts ~$37,940
Pay Grade
C+
modest pay · 55,000 employed
How much do Tree Trimmers and Pruners make?
The median pay for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in the United States is $50,960 per year — about $24.50 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $37,940, while the most experienced professionals in the top 10% earn $80,310.
That is $10,430 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary range by percentile
Half of all Tree Trimmers and Pruners earn between $44,840 and $63,900 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
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| 10th percentile (entry level) | $37,940 | $18.24 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $44,840 | $21.56 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $50,960 | $24.50 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $63,900 | $30.72 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $80,310 | $38.61 |
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Highest-paying states for Tree Trimmers and Pruners
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Minnesota leads the country for Tree Trimmers and Pruners pay at $77,460 a year, followed by Oregon ($75,440) and New Jersey ($71,940). At the other end, Nebraska posts the lowest median at $39,380 — a gap of $38,080 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 49 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
Minnesota $77,460Oregon $75,440New Jersey $71,940Illinois $64,450Washington $63,850California $62,550Massachusetts $62,550New York $62,400Vermont $62,170Missouri $61,140Rhode Island $61,040New Hampshire $59,660Montana $59,580Pennsylvania $58,200Wisconsin $57,930Michigan $57,550Hawaii $56,990Utah $56,890Colorado $51,390Nevada $51,210Arizona $50,680South Dakota $50,430Ohio $49,650Delaware $49,330West Virginia $49,140Connecticut $48,930Virginia $48,550North Carolina $48,480Kansas $48,400Louisiana $47,350Tennessee $47,350New Mexico $47,330Maryland $47,210Oklahoma $46,950Georgia $46,910Maine $46,430Wyoming $46,210Florida $46,070Indiana $46,050Arkansas $45,650North Dakota $44,820Kentucky $44,410Idaho $43,840South Carolina $43,660Iowa $42,890Mississippi $41,560Alabama $41,500Texas $39,880Nebraska $39,380
Workforce and education
About 55,000 people work as Tree Trimmers and Pruners in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $55,970 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: no college degree is required — most training happens on the job, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Tree Trimmers and Pruners make in the United States?
The median Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary in the United States is $50,960 per year, or about $24.50 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $37,940, while the top 10% of earners make $80,310 or more.
How does Tree Trimmers and Pruners pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C+ (modest pay), the Tree Trimmers and Pruners median of $50,960 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Tree Trimmers and Pruners the most?
Minnesota is the highest-paying state for Tree Trimmers and Pruners, with a median salary of $77,460 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
What education do Tree Trimmers and Pruners need?
For most positions, no college degree is required — most training happens on the job, according to O*NET occupation data from the U.S. Department of Labor.
How many Tree Trimmers and Pruners work in the United States?
About 55,000 people were employed as Tree Trimmers and Pruners in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.