Tree Trimmers and Pruners Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $38,470 -23.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.49
10th percentile $38,430
90th percentile $42,450
Employed locally 1,060
National median $50,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,430
    25th
    $38,440
    50th (median)
    $38,470
    75th
    $42,430
    90th
    $42,450

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary vs area income 48% Median Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary is 52% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $40,200
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $38,800

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$30,360
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$36,050
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$30,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$37,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$48,270
    Pest Control Workers$42,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Houston, TX is $18.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary in Houston, TX is 23.7% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Tree Trimmers and Pruners (10th percentile) earn around $38,430 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,440.