Tree Trimmers and Pruners Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $44,150 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.23
10th percentile $40,010
90th percentile $67,750
Employed locally 320
National median $50,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,010
    25th
    $40,020
    50th (median)
    $44,150
    75th
    $47,430
    90th
    $67,750

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 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
    Lubbock, TX $42,680
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $40,200
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $38,800
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $38,470

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $36,040
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $37,960
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $31,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $39,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $55,080
    Pest Control Workers $45,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Austin, TX is $21.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary in Austin, TX is 12.5% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Tree Trimmers and Pruners (10th percentile) earn around $40,010 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,020.