Tree Trimmers and Pruners Salary (2025)
Based on 55,160 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $37,940 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $44,840 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $50,960 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $63,900 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $80,310 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$38K
25th
$45K
Median
$51K
75th
$64K
90th
$80K
Highest Paying States for Tree Trimmers and Pruners
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Oregon | $73,630 |
| Minnesota | $72,860 |
| New Jersey | $69,760 |
| Washington | $66,980 |
| Illinois | $66,850 |
| Massachusetts | $66,100 |
| California | $63,610 |
| New York | $63,130 |
| Rhode Island | $61,150 |
| Vermont | $61,040 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Tree Trimmers and Pruners salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Oregon at an average of $73,630 per year, while Vermont has an average of $61,040 — a difference of $12,590. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Tree Trimmers and Pruners
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 55,160 workers were employed as Tree Trimmers and Prunerss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations. The annual mean wage of $55,970 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 37-3013