Tree Trimmers and Pruners Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $41,960 -16.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.17
10th percentile $18,390
90th percentile $52,290
Employed locally 70
National median $50,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,390
    25th
    $34,150
    50th (median)
    $41,960
    75th
    $52,290
    90th
    $52,290

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $49,680
    Gainesville, FL $49,060
    Savannah, GA $48,670
    Michigan $48,070
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $47,580
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $47,230

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$30,810
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$35,010
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$27,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$48,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$45,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Athens, GA is $20.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary in Athens, GA is 16.8% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Tree Trimmers and Pruners (10th percentile) earn around $18,390 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,150.