Tree Trimmers and Pruners Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $47,700 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.93
10th percentile $46,220
90th percentile $58,210
National median $50,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,220
    25th
    $46,990
    50th (median)
    $47,700
    75th
    $54,180
    90th
    $58,210

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary vs area income 70% Median Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary is 30% 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
    Toledo, OH $54,600
    Columbus, OH $50,330
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $48,440
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $48,290
    Akron, OH $48,120
    Ohio $47,800

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $35,150
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $37,520
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $30,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $44,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $55,000
    Pest Control Workers $42,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Cleveland, OH is $22.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary in Cleveland, OH is 5.4% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Tree Trimmers and Pruners (10th percentile) earn around $46,220 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,990.