Tree Trimmers and Pruners Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $43,120 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.73
10th percentile $38,810
90th percentile $66,320
National median $50,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,810
    25th
    $42,330
    50th (median)
    $43,120
    75th
    $66,320
    90th
    $66,320

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary vs area income 50% Median Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary is 50% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $67,170
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $58,920
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $58,050
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $53,470
    Appleton, WI $50,130
    Wisconsin $48,510

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36,870
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$44,410
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$55,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$63,560
    Pest Control Workers$39,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Madison, WI is $20.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary in Madison, WI is 14.5% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Tree Trimmers and Pruners (10th percentile) earn around $38,810 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,330.