Tree Trimmers and Pruners Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $47,430 -5.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.80
10th percentile $28,750
90th percentile $63,300
National median $50,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,750
    25th
    $39,890
    50th (median)
    $47,430
    75th
    $59,960
    90th
    $63,300

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary vs area income 62% Median Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary is 38% 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
    Minnesota $68,030
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $67,170
    Kingston, NY $66,160
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $65,050
    Illinois $64,550
    Salinas, CA $62,820

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35,600
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$37,380
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$31,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$60,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$47,200
    Pest Control Workers$47,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Indianapolis, IN is $22.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary in Indianapolis, IN is 5.9% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Tree Trimmers and Pruners (10th percentile) earn around $28,750 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,890.