Tree Trimmers and Pruners Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $45,540 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.90
10th percentile $45,530
90th percentile $62,730
National median $50,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,530
    25th
    $45,530
    50th (median)
    $45,540
    75th
    $56,160
    90th
    $62,730

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 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
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $64,120
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $62,950
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $62,400
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $62,310
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $61,690
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $58,450

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $32,890
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $36,820
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $30,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $48,210
    Pest Control Workers $36,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $54,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Albuquerque, NM is $21.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary in Albuquerque, NM is 9.7% 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Tree Trimmers and Pruners (10th percentile) earn around $45,530 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,530.