Tree Trimmer and Pruner Salary
Tree Trimmers and Pruners earn a median $50,960 a year nationally. Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
U.S. median
$50,960
$24.50 per hour
Range
$37,940 – $80,310
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
55,160
across the U.S.
Tree Trimmer and Pruner take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$43,126
per year · effective tax rate 15.4%
$3,594Monthly
$1,797Twice a month
$1,659Every 2 weeks
$20.73Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,935
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,160
- Medicare (1.45%)$739
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$43,126
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $37,940 | $18.24 | $32,665 |
| 25th percentile | $44,840 | $21.56 | $38,209 |
| Median (50th) | $50,960 | $24.50 | $43,126 |
| 75th percentile | $63,900 | $30.72 | $53,524 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $80,310 | $38.61 | $65,328 |
Best cities for tree trimmers and pruners (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Louis, MO | $62,950 | $50,739 | $53,360 | 520 |
| 2 | Portland, OR | $75,570 | $56,211 | $53,320 | 1,160 |
| 3 | San Francisco, CA | $75,980 | $58,428 | $50,538 | 990 |
| 4 | Milwaukee, WI | $60,100 | $48,607 | $50,143 | 520 |
| 5 | Philadelphia, PA | $62,940 | $50,820 | $49,554 | 1,580 |
| 6 | Chicago, IL | $64,260 | $50,777 | $49,015 | 630 |
| 7 | Riverside, CA | $63,500 | $50,509 | $47,452 | 800 |
| 8 | Detroit, MI | $58,350 | $46,835 | $46,696 | 630 |
| 9 | Boston, MA | $62,780 | $49,705 | $45,910 | 1,060 |
| 10 | San Jose, CA | $63,630 | $50,601 | $45,825 | 650 |
| 11 | Oklahoma City, OK | $50,330 | $40,901 | $45,240 | 480 |
| 12 | Sacramento, CA | $60,260 | $48,150 | $45,140 | 1,270 |
| 13 | San Diego, CA | $63,410 | $50,445 | $45,086 | 710 |
| 14 | Los Angeles, CA | $60,440 | $48,282 | $42,514 | 3,150 |
| 15 | Atlanta, GA | $50,280 | $40,593 | $40,570 | 450 |
| 16 | Austin, TX | $45,200 | $38,498 | $39,257 | 700 |
| 17 | Washington, DC | $51,700 | $41,785 | $38,376 | 670 |
| 18 | Miami, FL | $48,540 | $41,182 | $36,075 | 680 |
| 19 | Houston, TX | $39,660 | $34,047 | $34,520 | 2,120 |
| 20 | Dallas, TX | $39,800 | $34,159 | $33,135 | 800 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- San Francisco, CA — $75,980
- Portland, OR — $75,570
- Chicago, IL — $64,260
- San Jose, CA — $63,630
- Riverside, CA — $63,500
- San Diego, CA — $63,410
- St. Louis, MO — $62,950
- Philadelphia, PA — $62,940
- Boston, MA — $62,780
- Los Angeles, CA — $60,440
- Sacramento, CA — $60,260
- Milwaukee, WI — $60,100
- Detroit, MI — $58,350
- Washington, DC — $51,700
- Oklahoma City, OK — $50,330
Tree Trimmer and Pruner salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $77,460 | $59,579 | $63,580 – $77,460 | — |
| Oregon | $75,440 | $56,131 | $51,220 – $94,470 | 1,610 |
| New Jersey | $71,940 | $57,013 | $52,830 – $80,730 | — |
| Illinois | $64,450 | $50,920 | $50,300 – $90,840 | 700 |
| Washington | $63,850 | $53,483 | $44,530 – $93,620 | 700 |
| California | $62,550 | $49,823 | $35,750 – $92,270 | 9,610 |
| Massachusetts | $62,550 | $49,531 | $49,020 – $80,910 | 2,090 |
| New York | $62,400 | $49,546 | $41,600 – $83,700 | 3,750 |
| Vermont | $62,170 | $50,485 | $48,340 – $72,950 | 430 |
| Missouri | $61,140 | $49,370 | $37,560 – $70,950 | 970 |
| Rhode Island | $61,040 | $49,554 | $59,880 – $71,170 | 110 |
| New Hampshire | $59,660 | $50,117 | $47,320 – $63,000 | 330 |
| Montana | $59,580 | $48,009 | $46,950 – $69,760 | 230 |
| Pennsylvania | $58,200 | $47,157 | $46,800 – $75,750 | 3,160 |
| Wisconsin | $57,930 | $46,959 | $45,880 – $77,250 | 1,190 |
| Michigan | $57,550 | $46,226 | $45,500 – $66,880 | 1,840 |
| Hawaii | $56,990 | $45,170 | $46,310 – $77,160 | 170 |
| Utah | $56,890 | $46,297 | $52,070 – $71,260 | 200 |
| Colorado | $51,390 | $41,919 | $47,600 – $61,660 | 1,200 |
| Nevada | $51,210 | $43,327 | $39,850 – $62,940 | 190 |
| Arizona | $50,680 | $41,843 | $37,510 – $59,360 | — |
| South Dakota | $50,430 | $42,701 | $40,040 – $70,650 | 270 |
| Ohio | $49,650 | $41,491 | $44,990 – $57,450 | 1,460 |
| Delaware | $49,330 | $39,756 | $47,950 – $78,580 | — |
| West Virginia | $49,140 | $40,181 | $36,350 – $57,260 | 1,420 |
| Connecticut | $48,930 | $40,218 | $37,670 – $78,720 | 360 |
| Virginia | $48,550 | $39,212 | $38,930 – $59,350 | 1,070 |
| North Carolina | $48,480 | $39,708 | $36,130 – $62,600 | 1,560 |
| Kansas | $48,400 | $39,168 | $39,050 – $62,190 | 390 |
| Louisiana | $47,350 | $39,191 | $33,400 – $62,360 | 120 |
| Tennessee | $47,350 | $40,226 | $38,060 – $61,480 | 710 |
| New Mexico | $47,330 | $39,142 | $45,070 – $62,740 | — |
| Maryland | $47,210 | $38,234 | $39,310 – $64,110 | 730 |
| Oklahoma | $46,950 | $38,337 | $38,110 – $56,170 | 860 |
| Georgia | $46,910 | $38,060 | $26,210 – $62,230 | 1,030 |
| Maine | $46,430 | $37,534 | $40,070 – $84,350 | — |
| Wyoming | $46,210 | $39,310 | $28,270 – $74,050 | — |
| Florida | $46,070 | $39,197 | $28,690 – $58,210 | 2,770 |
| Indiana | $46,050 | $37,852 | $37,900 – $58,910 | 1,850 |
| Arkansas | $45,650 | $37,292 | $28,950 – $67,920 | 290 |
| North Dakota | $44,820 | $38,193 | $32,010 – $59,760 | — |
| Kentucky | $44,410 | $36,427 | $26,890 – $57,440 | 1,020 |
| Idaho | $43,840 | $36,190 | $41,080 – $56,560 | — |
| South Carolina | $43,660 | $35,798 | $29,960 – $60,610 | 430 |
| Iowa | $42,890 | $35,664 | $20,440 – $68,530 | 380 |
| Mississippi | $41,560 | $34,643 | $35,650 – $60,520 | 260 |
| Alabama | $41,500 | $33,715 | $33,350 – $57,390 | 890 |
| Texas | $39,880 | $34,224 | $35,610 – $49,220 | 4,460 |
| Nebraska | $39,380 | $32,910 | $37,130 – $60,890 | — |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make?
The national median salary for tree trimmers and pruners is $50,960 a year ($24.50 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,940 and the top 10% earn over $80,310. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays tree trimmers and pruners the most?
Minnesota has the highest median pay at $77,460. After taxes and local prices, St. Louis, MO offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many tree trimmers and pruners are there in the U.S.?
About 55,160 people work as tree trimmers and pruners nationwide.