Tree Trimmers and Pruners Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $42,930 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.64
10th percentile $20,790
90th percentile $54,040
Employed locally 180
National median $50,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,790
    25th
    $27,950
    50th (median)
    $42,930
    75th
    $47,080
    90th
    $54,040

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary vs area income 51% Median Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary is 49% 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
    California $62,880
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $62,310
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $61,700
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $61,690
    Visalia, CA $59,530
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $58,050

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $35,150
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $39,060
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $32,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $46,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $56,390
    Pest Control Workers $36,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Des Moines, IA is $20.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary in Des Moines, IA is 14.9% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Tree Trimmers and Pruners (10th percentile) earn around $20,790 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,950.