Tree Trimmers and Pruners Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for tree trimmers and pruners in the United States was $50,960 ($24.50 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,940 | $18.24 |
| 25th | $44,840 | $21.56 |
| Median | $50,960 | $24.50 |
| 75th | $63,900 | $30.72 |
| 90th | $80,310 | $38.61 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 37-3013
- Total U.S. employment: 55,160
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
Reading the data
Across the United States, 55,160 tree trimmers and pruners are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this a mid-sized occupations in the national economy.
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $37,940, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $80,310 — a 2.1x gap between entry-level and top earners.
Tree Trimmers and Pruners Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $41,500 | $19.95 | -18.6% | 890 |
| Arizona | $50,680 | $24.36 | -0.5% | 0 |
| Arkansas | $45,650 | $21.95 | -10.4% | 290 |
| California | $62,550 | $30.07 | +22.7% | 9,610 |
| Colorado | $51,390 | $24.71 | +0.8% | 1,200 |
| Connecticut | $48,930 | $23.52 | -4.0% | 360 |
| Delaware | $49,330 | $23.72 | -3.2% | 0 |
| Florida | $46,070 | $22.15 | -9.6% | 2,770 |
| Georgia | $46,910 | $22.55 | -7.9% | 1,030 |
| Hawaii | $56,990 | $27.40 | +11.8% | 170 |
| Idaho | $43,840 | $21.08 | -14.0% | 0 |
| Illinois | $64,450 | $30.99 | +26.5% | 700 |
| Indiana | $46,050 | $22.14 | -9.6% | 1,850 |
| Iowa | $42,890 | $20.62 | -15.8% | 380 |
| Kansas | $48,400 | $23.27 | -5.0% | 390 |
| Kentucky | $44,410 | $21.35 | -12.9% | 1,020 |
| Louisiana | $47,350 | $22.77 | -7.1% | 120 |
| Maine | $46,430 | $22.32 | -8.9% | 0 |
| Maryland | $47,210 | $22.70 | -7.4% | 730 |
| Massachusetts | $62,550 | $30.07 | +22.7% | 2,090 |
| Michigan | $57,550 | $27.67 | +12.9% | 1,840 |
| Minnesota | $77,460 | $37.24 | +52.0% | 0 |
| Mississippi | $41,560 | $19.98 | -18.4% | 260 |
| Missouri | $61,140 | $29.40 | +20.0% | 970 |
| Montana | $59,580 | $28.65 | +16.9% | 230 |
| Nebraska | $39,380 | $18.94 | -22.7% | 0 |
| Nevada | $51,210 | $24.62 | +0.5% | 190 |
| New Hampshire | $59,660 | $28.68 | +17.1% | 330 |
| New Jersey | $71,940 | $34.59 | +41.2% | 0 |
| New Mexico | $47,330 | $22.76 | -7.1% | 0 |
| New York | $62,400 | $30.00 | +22.4% | 3,750 |
| North Carolina | $48,480 | $23.31 | -4.9% | 1,560 |
| North Dakota | $44,820 | $21.55 | -12.0% | 0 |
| Ohio | $49,650 | $23.87 | -2.6% | 1,460 |
| Oklahoma | $46,950 | $22.57 | -7.9% | 860 |
| Oregon | $75,440 | $36.27 | +48.0% | 1,610 |
| Pennsylvania | $58,200 | $27.98 | +14.2% | 3,160 |
| Rhode Island | $61,040 | $29.35 | +19.8% | 110 |
| South Carolina | $43,660 | $20.99 | -14.3% | 430 |
| South Dakota | $50,430 | $24.25 | -1.0% | 270 |
| Tennessee | $47,350 | $22.76 | -7.1% | 710 |
| Texas | $39,880 | $19.17 | -21.7% | 4,460 |
| Utah | $56,890 | $27.35 | +11.6% | 200 |
| Vermont | $62,170 | $29.89 | +22.0% | 430 |
| Virginia | $48,550 | $23.34 | -4.7% | 1,070 |
| Washington | $63,850 | $30.70 | +25.3% | 700 |
| West Virginia | $49,140 | $23.62 | -3.6% | 1,420 |
| Wisconsin | $57,930 | $27.85 | +13.7% | 1,190 |
| Wyoming | $46,210 | $22.22 | -9.3% | 0 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for tree trimmers and pruners?
The median annual wage for tree trimmers and pruners is $50,960 ($24.50 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays tree trimmers and pruners the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many tree trimmers and pruners are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 55,160 tree trimmers and pruners employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do tree trimmers and pruners make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $24.50. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.