Tree Trimmers and Pruners Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $52,340 +3.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.16
10th percentile $36,870
90th percentile $64,170
Employed locally 60
National median $50,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,870
    25th
    $37,270
    50th (median)
    $52,340
    75th
    $57,380
    90th
    $64,170

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary vs area income 74% Median Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary is 26% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $58,050
    Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $53,430
    Ann Arbor, MI $52,820
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $52,700

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $34,140
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $37,580
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $31,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $47,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $56,950
    Pest Control Workers $45,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Lansing, MI is $25.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary in Lansing, MI is 3.8% above 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Tree Trimmers and Pruners (10th percentile) earn around $36,870 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,270.