Tree Trimmers and Pruners Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $50,350 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.21
10th percentile $48,150
90th percentile $65,400
National median $50,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,150
    25th
    $50,120
    50th (median)
    $50,350
    75th
    $58,110
    90th
    $65,400

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary vs area income 55% Median Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary is 45% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,920
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,090
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $63,940
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $62,400
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $62,310
    Greeley, CO $61,050

    Related occupations in Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $37,150
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $43,720
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $35,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $60,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $50,790
    Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $43,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Fort Collins, CO is $24.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary in Fort Collins, CO is 0.2% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Tree Trimmers and Pruners (10th percentile) earn around $48,150 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,120.