The average salary for a tree trimmers and pruner in the United States is $52,850, but the range typically falls between $40,720 and $60,450. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $25.41, with a range between $19.58 and $29.06.
There are approximately 50,270 people employed as a tree trimmers and pruner in the United States. With California, Michigan, New York employing the highest number of tree trimmers and pruners.The state with the best pay for a tree trimmers and pruner is Alaska, with an average annual salary of $70,270, while Oklahoma has the lowest average annual salary of $35,300.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $34,450 | $16.56 |
| 25th Percentile | $40,720 | $19.58 |
| Median | $49,070 | $23.59 |
| 75th Percentile | $60,450 | $29.06 |
| 90th Percentile | $75,870 | $36.47 |
The salary of a tree trimmers and pruner can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a tree trimmers and pruner in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for tree trimmers and pruners are Alaska, California, Washington, Rhode Island, Illinois while the worst states are Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, West Virginia, Kentucky.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $34,650 | $43,460 | $54,650 |
| Alaska | $43,960 | $70,270 | $97,200 |
| Arizona | $39,000 | $58,770 | $83,200 |
| Arkansas | $24,900 | $40,440 | $58,640 |
| California | $47,940 | $65,420 | $85,290 |
| Colorado | $40,080 | $49,620 | $54,970 |
| Connecticut | $32,470 | $48,820 | $79,450 |
| Florida | $24,960 | $41,490 | $55,780 |
| Georgia | $29,740 | $44,960 | $62,060 |
| Hawaii | $43,900 | $57,380 | $75,130 |
| Illinois | $27,040 | $61,330 | $84,840 |
| Indiana | $28,340 | $45,210 | $60,840 |
| Iowa | $38,440 | $47,680 | $57,280 |
| Kansas | $30,610 | $40,790 | $56,970 |
| Kentucky | $31,200 | $39,480 | $50,960 |
| Louisiana | $22,390 | $40,330 | $60,170 |
| Maine | $44,840 | $53,960 | $56,630 |
| Maryland | $41,800 | $45,890 | $51,480 |
| Michigan | $38,920 | $51,960 | $63,700 |
| Minnesota | $49,390 | $59,880 | $68,000 |
| Mississippi | $38,910 | $46,930 | $61,350 |
| Missouri | $31,810 | $45,820 | $60,970 |
| Montana | $37,180 | $54,230 | $79,620 |
| Nebraska | $34,010 | $42,640 | $51,690 |
| New Hampshire | $43,510 | $53,460 | $67,330 |
| New Jersey | $33,430 | $49,630 | $71,540 |
| New Mexico | $38,150 | $51,310 | $75,570 |
| New York | $44,360 | $60,160 | $81,790 |
| North Carolina | $20,650 | $40,750 | $56,290 |
| Ohio | $41,820 | $51,300 | $71,310 |
| Oklahoma | $28,110 | $35,300 | $47,380 |
| Oregon | $44,450 | $51,970 | $64,300 |
| Pennsylvania | $40,430 | $55,030 | $68,840 |
| Rhode Island | $48,350 | $57,410 | $62,140 |
| South Carolina | $36,460 | $45,110 | $53,740 |
| South Dakota | $39,860 | $53,800 | $68,030 |
| Tennessee | $33,520 | $43,210 | $57,650 |
| Texas | $31,560 | $43,360 | $60,770 |
| Utah | $46,520 | $52,690 | $66,560 |
| Vermont | $46,250 | $54,040 | $69,770 |
| Virginia | $37,230 | $49,410 | $65,240 |
| Washington | $40,490 | $66,410 | $92,980 |
| West Virginia | $28,970 | $39,820 | $51,400 |
| Wisconsin | $37,870 | $47,390 | $61,820 |
| Wyoming | $37,550 | $44,970 | $51,310 |
Even between cities, the salary of a tree trimmers and pruner can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for tree trimmers and pruners is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA with an average salary of $73,700.The city with the lowest average salary for tree trimmers and pruners is Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area, OK with an average salary of $33,710.
Areas with highest average salaries for tree trimmers and pruners
Areas with lowest average salaries for tree trimmers and pruners
The number of tree trimmers and pruners in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of tree trimmers and pruners has decreased by -1,770. On average, the number of tree trimmers and pruners has been increasing by -0.9% each year. The salary of tree trimmers and pruners has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of tree trimmers and pruners has increased by $8,810. On average, the salary of tree trimmers and pruners has been increasing by 5.0% each year.
Tree Trimmers and Pruners are part of the building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for tree trimmers and pruners compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations jobs here.
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