Tree Trimmers and Pruners Salary by State
The national median pay for tree trimmers and pruners is $50,960 a year. By state, it ranges from $39,380 in Nebraska to $77,460 in Minnesota.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $37,940
- 25th percentile
- $44,840
- Median
- $50,960
- 75th percentile
- $63,900
- Top 10%
- $80,310
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 55,160 jobs.
Median pay in 49 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | $77,460 | +52% | $63,580 | $77,460 | Not published |
| 2 | Oregon | $75,440 | +48% | $51,220 | $94,470 | 1,610 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $71,940 | +41% | $52,830 | $80,730 | Not published |
| 4 | Illinois | $64,450 | +26% | $50,300 | $90,840 | 700 |
| 5 | Washington | $63,850 | +25% | $44,530 | $93,620 | 700 |
| 6 | California | $62,550 | +23% | $35,750 | $92,270 | 9,610 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $62,550 | +23% | $49,020 | $80,910 | 2,090 |
| 8 | New York | $62,400 | +22% | $41,600 | $83,700 | 3,750 |
| 9 | Vermont | $62,170 | +22% | $48,340 | $72,950 | 430 |
| 10 | Missouri | $61,140 | +20% | $37,560 | $70,950 | 970 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $61,040 | +20% | $59,880 | $71,170 | 110 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $59,660 | +17% | $47,320 | $63,000 | 330 |
| 13 | Montana | $59,580 | +17% | $46,950 | $69,760 | 230 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $58,200 | +14% | $46,800 | $75,750 | 3,160 |
| 15 | Wisconsin | $57,930 | +14% | $45,880 | $77,250 | 1,190 |
| 16 | Michigan | $57,550 | +13% | $45,500 | $66,880 | 1,840 |
| 17 | Hawaii | $56,990 | +12% | $46,310 | $77,160 | 170 |
| 18 | Utah | $56,890 | +12% | $52,070 | $71,260 | 200 |
| 19 | Colorado | $51,390 | +1% | $47,600 | $61,660 | 1,200 |
| 20 | Nevada | $51,210 | 0% | $39,850 | $62,940 | 190 |
| 21 | Arizona | $50,680 | −1% | $37,510 | $59,360 | Not published |
| 22 | South Dakota | $50,430 | −1% | $40,040 | $70,650 | 270 |
| 23 | Ohio | $49,650 | −3% | $44,990 | $57,450 | 1,460 |
| 24 | Delaware | $49,330 | −3% | $47,950 | $78,580 | Not published |
| 25 | West Virginia | $49,140 | −4% | $36,350 | $57,260 | 1,420 |
| 26 | Connecticut | $48,930 | −4% | $37,670 | $78,720 | 360 |
| 27 | Virginia | $48,550 | −5% | $38,930 | $59,350 | 1,070 |
| 28 | North Carolina | $48,480 | −5% | $36,130 | $62,600 | 1,560 |
| 29 | Kansas | $48,400 | −5% | $39,050 | $62,190 | 390 |
| 30 | Louisiana | $47,350 | −7% | $33,400 | $62,360 | 120 |
| 31 | Tennessee | $47,350 | −7% | $38,060 | $61,480 | 710 |
| 32 | New Mexico | $47,330 | −7% | $45,070 | $62,740 | Not published |
| 33 | Maryland | $47,210 | −7% | $39,310 | $64,110 | 730 |
| 34 | Oklahoma | $46,950 | −8% | $38,110 | $56,170 | 860 |
| 35 | Georgia | $46,910 | −8% | $26,210 | $62,230 | 1,030 |
| 36 | Maine | $46,430 | −9% | $40,070 | $84,350 | Not published |
| 37 | Wyoming | $46,210 | −9% | $28,270 | $74,050 | Not published |
| 38 | Florida | $46,070 | −10% | $28,690 | $58,210 | 2,770 |
| 39 | Indiana | $46,050 | −10% | $37,900 | $58,910 | 1,850 |
| 40 | Arkansas | $45,650 | −10% | $28,950 | $67,920 | 290 |
| 41 | North Dakota | $44,820 | −12% | $32,010 | $59,760 | Not published |
| 42 | Kentucky | $44,410 | −13% | $26,890 | $57,440 | 1,020 |
| 43 | Idaho | $43,840 | −14% | $41,080 | $56,560 | Not published |
| 44 | South Carolina | $43,660 | −14% | $29,960 | $60,610 | 430 |
| 45 | Iowa | $42,890 | −16% | $20,440 | $68,530 | 380 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $41,560 | −18% | $35,650 | $60,520 | 260 |
| 47 | Alabama | $41,500 | −19% | $33,350 | $57,390 | 890 |
| 48 | Texas | $39,880 | −22% | $35,610 | $49,220 | 4,460 |
| 49 | Nebraska | $39,380 | −23% | $37,130 | $60,890 | Not published |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary questions
Which state pays tree trimmers and pruners the most?
Minnesota, with a median of $77,460 a year (+52% vs. the national median of $50,960). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays tree trimmers and pruners the least?
Nebraska, with a median of $39,380 a year (−23% vs. national).
Where do most tree trimmers and pruners work?
California has the most jobs, about 9,610, with a median of $62,550.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.