Tree Trimmers and Pruners
Occupation
$50,430
National Median Salary
$24.25
Median Hourly Wage
47,870
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+53.0%
10 Year Change
$32,960
2014 Median
$50,430
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Tree Trimmers and Pruners
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Facilities Support Services | $88,120 | 120 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $77,580 | — |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $74,810 | 40 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $67,560 | 50 |
| State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $65,670 | 160 |
Top Paying States for Tree Trimmers and Pruners
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $84,740 | 30 |
| Minnesota | $68,030 | 140 |
| Illinois | $64,550 | 1,090 |
| Rhode Island | $64,240 | 110 |
| Oregon | $63,290 | 1,180 |
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Facilities Support Services
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Management of Companies and Enterprises
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
Utilities
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
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