Tree Trimmers and Pruners Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $48,120 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.14
10th percentile $45,910
90th percentile $56,850
Employed locally 70
National median $50,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,910
    25th
    $46,580
    50th (median)
    $48,120
    75th
    $54,870
    90th
    $56,850

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary vs area income 67% Median Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary is 33% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Tree Trimmers and Pruners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska $84,740
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,920
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,090
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $72,760
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $71,350
    Modesto, CA $68,120

    Nearby metros — Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Toledo, OH $54,600
    Columbus, OH $50,330
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $48,440
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $48,290
    Ohio $47,800
    Cleveland, OH $47,700

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34,290
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$36,860
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$31,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$44,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$50,260
    Pest Control Workers$41,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tree Trimmers and Pruners make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Akron, OH is $23.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.62 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Tree Trimmers and Pruners salaries?

    The median Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary in Akron, OH is 4.6% below the national median of $50,430. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Akron?

    Entry-level Tree Trimmers and Pruners (10th percentile) earn around $45,910 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,580.