Tree Trimmers and Pruners Salary in Northern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,790 -25.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.17
10th percentile $35,030
90th percentile $61,870
National median $50,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,030
    25th
    $35,190
    50th (median)
    $37,790
    75th
    $49,460
    90th
    $61,870

    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

    Related occupations in Northern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $36,220
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $35,110
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $31,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $49,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $42,530
    Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other $43,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Northern Michigan is $18.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary in Northern Michigan is 25.1% 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 Northern Michigan?

    Entry-level Tree Trimmers and Pruners (10th percentile) earn around $35,030 per year in Northern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,190.