SOC 373013

Tree Trimmers and Pruners

Using sophisticated climbing and rigging techniques, cut away dead or excess branches from trees or shrubs to maintain right-of-way for roads, sidewalks, or utilities, or to improve appearance, health, and value of tree. Prune or treat trees or shrubs using handsaws, hand pruners, clippers, and power pruners. Works off the ground in the tree canopy and may use truck-mounted lifts. Excludes workers who primarily perform duties of "Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers" (37-3011) and "Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation" (37-3012).

National Median

$50,430

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$50,430

Entry Level (10th pct)

$37,660

Experienced (90th pct)

$78,900

Total Employed

47,870

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$37,660 - $43,690
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$43,690 - $63,130
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$63,130 - $78,900

Highest Paying Locations for Tree Trimmers and Pruners

Alaska

$84,740

+68.0% vs national

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

$78,920

+56.5% vs national

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$76,090

+50.9% vs national

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$72,760

+44.3% vs national

Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

$71,350

+41.5% vs national

Tree Trimmers and Pruners Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Alaska	$84,740	30
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$78,920	800
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$76,090	930
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$72,760	570
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$71,350	210
Modesto, CA	$68,120	90
Minnesota	$68,030	140
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$67,170	80
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$65,050	740
Portland-South Portland, ME	$64,600	N/A
Illinois	$64,550	1,090
Rhode Island	$64,240	110
South Florida nonmetropolitan area	$64,120	50
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$63,940	410
Oregon	$63,290	1,180
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA	$63,200	110
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$63,130	2,360
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$63,050	940
Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area	$62,950	N/A
California	$62,880	8,620
Salinas, CA	$62,820	70
Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area	$62,400	60
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$62,310	160
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$62,290	2,420
Bend, OR	$62,260	60
New York	$62,180	2,520
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA	$62,090	110
New Haven, CT	$61,970	40
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA	$61,790	180
Washington	$61,750	630
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA	$61,700	190
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$61,690	70
Salem, OR	$61,680	110
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$61,660	970
New Jersey	$61,660	1,540
Rockford, IL	$61,570	60
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$61,340	740
Stockton-Lodi, CA	$60,870	60
Reno, NV	$60,780	N/A
Hawaii	$60,580	180
Urban Honolulu, HI	$60,580	130
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$60,430	N/A
Bakersfield-Delano, CA	$60,370	110
Burlington-South Burlington, VT	$60,340	90
Vermont	$60,320	330
Fresno, CA	$60,300	210
Medford, OR	$60,200	50
Massachusetts	$60,130	N/A
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY	$60,040	110
Colorado Springs, CO	$59,800	N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Tree Trimmers and Pruners?

The national median annual salary for Tree Trimmers and Pruners is $50,430, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Tree Trimmers and Prunerss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Tree Trimmers and Prunerss is Alaska, with a median salary of $84,740.

How much can an experienced Tree Trimmers and Pruners make?

Top-earning Tree Trimmers and Prunerss (90th percentile) make $78,900 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.