Tree Trimmers and Pruners Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $40,200 -20.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.33
10th percentile $35,520
90th percentile $56,660
Employed locally 500
National median $50,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,520
    25th
    $39,590
    50th (median)
    $40,200
    75th
    $46,940
    90th
    $56,660

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary vs area income 46% Median Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary is 54% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $44,150
    Lubbock, TX $42,680
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $38,800
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $38,470

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $34,560
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $37,610
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $31,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $42,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $51,070
    Pest Control Workers $43,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Dallas, TX is $19.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary in Dallas, TX is 20.3% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Tree Trimmers and Pruners (10th percentile) earn around $35,520 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,590.