Tree Trimmers and Pruners Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $38,820 -23% vs national
Median hourly $18.66
10th percentile $31,140
90th percentile $66,800
National median $50,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,140
    25th
    $38,250
    50th (median)
    $38,820
    75th
    $51,840
    90th
    $66,800

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary vs area income 45% Median Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary is 55% 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 Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35,370
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$37,460
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$31,410
    Pest Control Workers$44,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$46,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$46,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Atlanta, GA is $18.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary in Atlanta, GA is 23% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Tree Trimmers and Pruners (10th percentile) earn around $31,140 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,250.