Tree Trimmers and Pruners Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,830 +12.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.32
10th percentile $47,710
90th percentile $73,560
Employed locally 90
National median $50,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,710
    25th
    $47,710
    50th (median)
    $56,830
    75th
    $73,420
    90th
    $73,560

    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

    Related occupations in Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $36,770
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $37,920
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $34,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $56,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $60,780
    Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $45,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tree Trimmers and Pruners make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Capital/Northern New York is $27.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.43 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Tree Trimmers and Pruners salaries?

    The median Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary in Capital/Northern New York is 12.7% above 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Tree Trimmers and Pruners (10th percentile) earn around $47,710 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,710.