SOC 37-3013 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Tree Trimmers and Pruners is $50,440 per year ($24.25/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $43,680 and $63,128 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $78,894 per year. There are approximately 47,870 tree trimmers and pruners employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $18.11 | $37,669 |
| P25 | $21.00 | $43,680 |
| P50MEDIAN | $24.25 | $50,440 |
| P75 | $30.35 | $63,128 |
| P90 | $37.93 | $78,894 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Tree Trimmers and Pruners is $50,440 per year ($24.25/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $43,680 and $63,128 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Tree Trimmers and Pruners is $78,894 per year ($37.93/hr). The 75th percentile is $63,128 per year.
Entry-level Tree Trimmers and Pruners (10th percentile) earn approximately $37,669 per year ($18.11/hr). The 25th percentile is $43,680 per year.
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